Questions YOU Should Ask During an Interview

2020-10-13T09:55:56-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, General News, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|

Interviews can be scary, but they should not feel like an interrogation session. Just like the interviewer has a ton of questions for you, you should have some questions you’d like to ask them. These should be questions that will help you to evaluate the position up for grabs. An interview is a two-way street. Not only do you need to convince the interviewer that you are a great fit, but they need to convince you that their company is also a great fit for you! […]

Gender – What It Means for the Workplace

2020-10-01T12:00:12-04:00General News, Resources for Job Seekers|

Male Domination versus Female Domination:  Gender dominated fields. Although we hate to admit it, we all know they exist. The question is, how important is gender really?  Will it sway your chances? How will you be affected if you are the minority gender? How else does gender impact the workplace? These are all valid questions and concerns when thinking about careers.  […]

Job Versus Career: What’s the Difference?

2020-09-29T12:07:09-04:00General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Part-time & Side-Gigs, Resources for Job Seekers|

According to the Dictionary: We have all heard the term job. By definition, it is a paid position of regular employment or a task or piece of work that is typically paid. We have also all heard the term career, which is by definition, an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with progression opportunities. So, with two clearly different definitions, why are the words used interchangeably more often than not? […]

Why LinkedIn is So Important to your Career?

2020-09-22T13:27:09-04:00General Job Search Advice, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|

Everyone has been on, heard of, or simply looked at LinkedIn.  Joining this platform is a step everybody knows is important when starting a career search-but why? It merges the functions of job search websites and personal profile websites, into one. It is ultimately an extension to your resume, while also acting as a virtual one. There may be a misconception that the platform is used by only those searching for jobs, however, many people from freelancers, to students, to employers and even the big shots such as Bill Gates have LinkedIn profiles. This makes it a powerful networking tool as well.  [...]

How to Choose the Best Reference for a Job

2020-08-20T08:41:48-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

References hold a powerful impact whenever the job seeker reaches out to them. Think about what type of position you are applying for and how a reference can complement you to that job. Do you want someone to speak highly regarding your outgoing personality? Or what about your work ethic? When you are asked for references there are some key factors to think about when selecting them. […]

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