If you could have any job, what would it be? Everyone probably has a different answer to this question, but most people would choose one of the best jobs. One of our favorite sites, US News Careers, ranked the 100 Best Jobs of 2014. They assessed employment opportunity, salary, work-life balance, long term growth, stress […]
Be Sure To Research Your Potential Employer
There is no doubt about it – finding a job is hard work. It takes time, energy, and motivation. You have to find a job listing. Write a cover letter. Prepare your resume. Send in an application. Cross your fingers that you land a job interview. And hope you get a job offer. Often you’ll […]
Land A Job Interview With A Great Cover Letter
Every time you apply for a job, you need to write a cover letter. A cover letter attaches to your resume and acts as your very first introduction to your potential employer. Recruiters will very quickly browse through your cover letter and resume. It needs to be simple, effective, captivating, and well written. The cover letter […]
Where’s Your Resume Checklist?
We’re willing to bet that you want to create a flawless, successful resume, right? Have you considered using a resume checklist to help you be consistent and complete when writing your resume? Checklists are basically pre-designed To-Do lists. They are created as an aid for people to reduce failure by making sure that they complete […]
25 Hot Skills That Will Make You Instantly Stand Out
It’s 2014 and people want and need jobs. So what makes you stand out to a recruiter? Why not develop the skills that got other people hired? Thanks to LinkedIn, you can do just that. LinkedIn is the heart and soul of professional social media. It’s a job networking site, job search function, information exchange, […]
Don’t Be Stumped By Strange Interview Questions
Job interviews are stressful. It’s hard to be in the hot seat. All of the hard work of your job search is finally paying off – you’ve made it to the job interview round. Now all that lies between you and landing the job is the job interview. It’s important to prepare for every job […]
Choose Environmentally Friendly Employers
Do you want to work for an environmentally friendly employer? Every year more companies are going green. It’s a popular trend that truly impacts all of us. Choosing to work for one of the greenest companies is a smart decision. Being an environmentally friendly employer means that companies use renewable energy sources, reduce their fossil […]
9 Secret Resume Tips That Will Get You Noticed
Did you know that most recruiters only spend between 15 and 30 seconds looking at your resume? That’s shocking. People spend lots of time fine tuning, tweaking, and editing resumes. It’s IMPORTANT! The resume is your ticket to getting an interview and eventually a job. Yet recruiters, browse, sift, and sort resumes all day everyday. […]