You walk in the door, and you have about 15 minutes to two hours to make a good first impression on a recruiter. That being said, the person seated across from you will form perceptions about your personality and suitability for the job in the first five minutes. The rest is just completing the process [...]
Former military members offer skills that are coveted by today's employers. However, finding a good job may be one of the biggest challenges you will face once you leave. The first step to begin that search is to create a civilian resume. You will need to create an appropriately styled resume that is customized to [...]
It's never easy to look for a job after a major life change. Significant changes in our lives, such as divorce, illness, or relocation, shake us to the core and force us to look at our lives in new ways. Whether you need a new job or just want one, how do you begin the [...]
They say that good help is hard to find, but restaurants that are always recruiting never have that problem. Why? Because they know where good help comes from. You can't just put out a 'Now Hiring' sign and expect a flock of perfect chefs, waiters, and hostesses to descend from high heaven to bless you [...]
Applying for that job you really wanted was the first step in seeing your goal achieved. Then when you landed the interview, you felt victory was in sight. During the interview, you were confident, prepared, and dressed for success. The questions were simple and you answered eloquently and easily. You felt your experience shined through. [...]
Once your resume lands you an interview, you're almost at the finish line. All that's left is to seal the deal during your interview. While many people will tell you to “sit up straight” or “dress to impress,” there are some other interview tips that are much more important. Interview Tips to Prepare Did you [...]
Your cover letter is your opportunity to make a great, first impression on your potential employer. As such, you'll want to put great effort into getting it right. However, you also want to make sure it is short and to the point. Here are a few tips for creating a perfect cover letter. Decide on [...]
The higher up the ladder you go in a company, the more frequently you'll find that open positions are never advertised to the general public. As a general rule of thumb, the closer to the executive ranks a job is, the less likely you are to see it posted on an internet job board or [...]
As a future graduate, you have a lot to consider; classes, tests, finals, internships, job interviews, along with creating a cover letter and resume so that you can apply for those jobs and internships. We have 8 tips for you: 1. Not Everyone Wants the Same Thing Whether you go into design, marketing, business, [...]
It might sound strange to think of employment rejection as one of the career phases. However, anyone who works for a length of time, eventually understands that hearing "no" from a prospective employer is all part of the process of moving up the ladder of career success. Strategic Moves Bouncing back from a "no" is [...]
