Companies know hiring can be risky, but for workers, accepting a job can be risky too. Even when everything seems perfect, sometimes things don’t work out. What can you do to avoid the wrong job, company or boss? The answer involves some work on your part. Learn as much as you can before signing on.… Read More »
After an interview you are unlikely to receive any feedback other than “You’re Hired” or “Thank you for your time.” This makes it difficult to determine how well you did. Were you the second or the third choice, or not even in the running? To get better at interviews (and eventually land that job), you… Read More »
Infographics, or data made visual, date back to the 1700s. You have probably seen lots of infographics in print and online, and now this trend is moving into the job market with infographic resumes. Standard resumes use text to list information from top to bottom. Infographic resumes apply graphic design elements, including layout, color, icons… Read More »
If you have spent time researching how to write an effective resume, you probably have encountered the following advice: Customize your resume for every position to which you apply. Although this may sound like a difficult and time-consuming task, it is important. And, it may be easier than you think. Use these steps to craft… Read More »
A receptionist is the face of your organization. Often, they are the first point of contact for an outsider, and this encounter can have a lasting effect. Finding the right person is incredibly important. Hiring for any job can be a challenge. So, how can your company achieve the best results? Use these four steps… Read More »
Most people would love to work for the “perfect” boss. Obviously, this is a tall order. However, it is possible to cultivate and leverage supportive leadership to improve your on-the-job performance. How Can a Supportive Boss Improve My Career? A Better Work Culture According to Satya Nadella, the current CEO of Microsoft. “Leaders need to… Read More »
There is no way to sugar-coat it. Being unemployed will make it more difficult for you to find a job. There are no federal and very few state laws to protect against unemployment discrimination, and the bias worsens the longer an individual is out of work. However, all is not lost. Lots of people overcome… Read More »
Receiving an offer of employment can be incredibly exciting. This especially is true if you are looking for your first job or if you have been unemployed for some time. It is a sense of validation. Someone likes you enough to invite you to work for them. However, not all opportunities are created equal. Although… Read More »
When you are putting together a resume, your list of references will be one of the most important decisions you make. References are more powerful than a perfect resume or a spot-on interview, because they provide an additional layer of authenticity. Although you will not have direct control over what your references say, you can… Read More »
In today’s economy, hiring no longer entails merely a resume, references and an interview. According to a 2017 study, 70 percent of employers use social media to screen job candidates. (Business News Daily, 2017). For job seekers, this is an opportunity. Like corporations, they can use easily accessible online platforms to shape an appealing identity… Read More »