Skills You Need on Your Resume
No matter what industry you’re looking to enter as an employee, certain skills are simply non-negotiable. Others, while not necessarily mandatory, can still put you ahead of competing candidates who otherwise match your exact skill set. While, of course, more advanced skills and levels of experience are necessary for specialized positions, some abilities are a […]
Your Resume is a Living and Breathing Document
Question for you: When do you typically update your resume? If you’re like most people, your answer was something along the lines of “Whenever I’m applying for a new job.” While you definitely want to fine-tune your resume before applying for a new position, it’s actually beneficial to update your resume on a continual basis […]
What You Need To Do Right After You Apply For A Job
You’ve gotten your resume in order, contacted your references, and filled out and submitted the application for the job of your dreams. Now it’s time to sit back and wait for a phone call from your future employer, right? Well, not exactly. After you’ve hit that little “submit” button, there are a few things you […]
Why A Good Social Media Presence Is Needed During Your Job Search
There’s no denying that the internet has revolutionized the way in which we search for jobs. On that same token, it’s also changed the way in which employers seek out and vet potential employees, as well; there’s certainly no shortage of stories about how an off-the-cuff social media post or out-of-context picture ended up completely […]
What You Should Do If You Think Your Current Job is Not the Right Fit
Most of us have been there: The realization that your current job just isn’t fulfilling you as it once was. Or, even worse, that it’s never been as fulfilling as you thought it was in the first place. Either way, once the feeling hits you, you just know you need to move on as soon […]
3 Subtle Ways to Take Control of Your Next Job Interview
Let’s face it: The prospect of attending a job interview is typically a rather nerve-racking experience. On your end, there’s a lot on the line, from your potential career to your potential livelihood (not to mention your dignity!). In such a situation, the person conducting the interview is typically seen as the one with all […]
