Providing Work References: Do’s & Don’ts
Most potential employers will ask for work references from your previous employers to confirm your work history and skills. It is important to provide the proper work references that will confirm your experience relating to the job you’re apply for as well as shed light on your relevant skills and character.
Job Tips for Recent Grads
Are you a recent graduate? Did you take the summer to relax before finding a job in the real world and are now panicking as the job search starts to sink in? Do you see friends getting ready to go back to school and wonder why you can’t go with them? Don’t worry!
Asking Job Interview Questions
It’s very important to ask questions during your job interview. Asking interview questions lets the employer know that you are engaged with their company and want to know as much as you can about the position and the company that may become your next workplace.
Social Media Profiles & Your Career
Social media can be a huge asset to your career – from your job search to your workplace there is an overwhelming focus on social media sites. This can be a wonderful thing when searching for a career but if your social media profiles aren’t professional and up-to-date your online presence could hinder you more […]
5 Steps to Creating the Perfect Cover Letter
Everyone knows they need to have an impressive resume to stand out when applying for a job, but what about the cover letter? Some companies require it, some recommended it, and many hiring managers say they don’t even read it. So what do you do when it comes to the cover letter? And how can […]
5 C’s Job Seekers Look for in a New Employer
In part because of the growing struggle for a proper work-life balance there are more factors that each new job seeker must consider before making the decision the apply to or accept a job with a new company. Below are 5 C’s that job seekers today look for in a new employer.
6 Ways to Calm Your Nerves Before a Job Interview
Almost all of us get nervous before a job interview. Interviews are a crucial part of the job search process where you have to convince the employer that you’re the one they should hire – the pressure can be nerve-wracking! It’s easy to become overwhelmed and nervous on the days leading up to your interview, but […]
Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Resumes
The job market has become so competitive that job seekers are going to many different lengths to stand out. One of the key ways that applicants are drawing attention to themselves is in the format of their resume. Creating a unique resume can help candidates beat out the hundreds of other job seekers applying for […]
Interview Formats – Acing Every Interview
These days, interviewing for a new job can mean taking part in a variety of different types of interviews. Gone are the days of only having a traditional sit down interview with a hiring manager. Now you may be required to participate in a phone interview, video interview, and/or group interview before getting one-on-one time with […]
LinkedIn Profile Tips
LinkedIn, a social networking site perfect for job seekers and master networkers. Countless career websites will tell you that it is crucial to be on LinkedIn when looking for a new job. But where do you start? How do you dive into this business-oriented site and use it to help find yourself a new career? We […]