More than a list of your skills, experience, and accomplishments, your resume is your ticket to the career—and the life–you’ve always wanted. Now’s your chance to give it the best shot possible. Get active. Take a hard look at your resume. How often do you use the words “help”, “managed”, “made”, etc.? It’s time to… Read More »
For 10 years, Aventure’s Sheldon branch has worked with local businesses and industry to match the right candidate with the right position and the right company. As it turns out, the Sheldon office itself has it’s own perfect concoction of personalities, talent, and chemistry. In fact, if Aventure had a yearbook, these are the accolades… Read More »
If you’ve been following the blog, you know that Aventure takes considerable time with each job candidate, drawing out the skills and work history to develop a full picture of potential and possible placement. What powers that placement, however, isn’t always what the candidate has the ability to do; rather, it’s what makes the candidate… Read More »
If you’re in the job market, it can feel pretty overwhelming. A typo on a resume, a slip in an interview, a mistake on an application—these honest, human mistakes can make even the most qualified candidate miss out on an amazing career or job opportunity. It becomes intimidating especially if you’ve never interviewed before or… Read More »
Job hunting. In a word: Ugh. In today’s world, looking for a job seems so daunting. All the effort of writing the perfect resume and cover letter, applying for the perfect jobs (and the imperfect ones), waiting for responses, and (maybe) getting the chance to shine at an interview. If you get the job, all… Read More »
As the economic machine starts to pick up to a robust speed, job seekers are finally seeing more opportunities open up across several markets and fields. Still, the need to stand out is an ever-present one. Does your resume say what it needs to—and is it located on the platforms it should be? We’ve taken… Read More »
Benjamin Franklin serves as the multitasker that multitaskers bow to. As an author, a political theorist, a postmaster, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, and printer, Benjamin Franklin knew a thing or two about trying, failing, living, and working within society. Today we celebrate his wisdom with some of our favorite quotes. We hope they inspire you… Read More »
Maybe you don’t have the experience or the skills—yet—but you’ve got your eye on a particular company or a particular position. Or maybe you are plumb full of experience and talent, and you’re not sure how to set yourself apart from the competition. Enter the creative resume. Creative resumes are finely crafted sales pitches that… Read More »
Finding a new career in today’s oober-competitive job market can be a daunting task. It’s easy to get discouraged when you know that you have the knowledge and experience to be an excellent employee, but just haven’t caught a break. When you’re feeling down about your job search it’s always good to have a support… Read More »