You are often given only one critical opportunity to impress a potential boss: the first interview. If you fail to convince the employer you are a good hiring choice at this juncture, there is no other chance. Learn a few specific strategies for giving great interview answers, and you will soon enjoy your first day [...]
The perfect resume is a well-crafted document that will make it past the scrutiny of an ATS (applicant tracking system) and get you the all-important interview that will move your career in the right direction. Here are some quick resume tips to help you present yourself in the best light possible. Keep Formatting Simple Fonts do matter. Select one that [...]
It's not enough to have a good resume and cover letter. You also have to have an online presence through social media platforms like LinkedIn. Not only is it a site that HR representatives use to verify your resume information, it's a tool for forming connections with past and present coworkers, staying in touch for [...]
We all come to the job search arena from different places. Whatever your reason for entering the job market, one thing you can know is that, when job-seeking, you are in the company of a lot of other qualified candidates seeking the same position you want. Remember that your interview process actually starts with the [...]
When seeking career advancement or a new job, you are likely confronting a lot of competition. What are you doing to stand out from the crowd? Depending on the position, many recruiters and employers are using the Internet as a preliminary background check, looking for publicly available information. Today, most people, especially professionals, are aware of this and will [...]
Before a recent graduate begins writing their resume they must recognize that their resume will be one of the millions. When thinking back to graduation day, imagine all of the graduates in those chairs. Then think of all of the other schools having the same ceremony on a similar day. As you stare at your [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
