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3 11, 2022

Advice for a December Graduate
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Advice for a December Graduate
General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters, Services

Advice for a December Graduate

jobs2022-11-02T14:46:43-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters, Services|Tags: advice, career, career advice, interview, job, job advice, job application, job seeker, new job, tips|0 Comments

Congratulations December Graduates! Whether you are graduating a semester early or a semester late, you are finally at the finish line. Completing your degree is an exciting accomplishment, you should be proud of making it to the end! Before you begin wrapping up your final exams and assignments you may be thinking, when is the best time to start applying for a job? There is no clear answer. Based on your plans, goals, and needs your next step may look different than your fellow graduates. However, if you are ready to begin your professional career, we have some advice [...]

26 08, 2021

Steps to Line Up A Job Post-College
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Steps to Line Up A Job Post-College
General Job Search Advice, How To, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers

Steps to Line Up A Job Post-College

jobs2021-09-02T08:40:20-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, How To, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice for college students, career advice, career blog, college, entry level, graduate, Hiring, interview, job, job advice, post college|0 Comments

Many soon-to-be college graduates worry about their future. Of course, it’s no easy task to secure that first adult job, but with these tips, it’s more than possible! Read on to learn how you can line up a job for post-graduation. […]

24 08, 2021

Phone Interviews: How to Succeed
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Phone Interviews: How to Succeed
Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To

Phone Interviews: How to Succeed

jobs2021-09-02T08:40:23-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To|Tags: advice, blog, career advice, Hiring, interview, interviews, job interview, job search, job seeker, phone interview, tips|0 Comments

Initially, you may be happy that your interview is over the phone instead of in person. While you may only have to take a call for this form of an interview, it’s more difficult to make a good impression. A phone interview is also typically used as a way to thin out the candidate pool before moving on to in-person interviews. This makes it all the more important that you take the proper preparations before sitting down for the phone call. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of phone interviews and then get into specific things you should do to [...]

4 08, 2021

LinkedIn Profile Pictures: A Guide
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LinkedIn Profile Pictures: A Guide
General Job Search Advice, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Uncategorized

LinkedIn Profile Pictures: A Guide

jobs2021-09-16T10:04:30-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Uncategorized|Tags: blog, career advice, career blog, job, job hunt, job search, job seeker, linkedin, networking, photo, picture|0 Comments

If you don’t have a profile photo up on LinkedIn, you should get one as soon as possible! LinkedIn studies have shown that having a profile photo can increase profile views up to 21 times, and connections 9 times. You shouldn’t miss out on those opportunities, so it’s time to upload a photo! Today we have all the advice you need to take the perfect photo for your LinkedIn profile! Before talking about the technical decisions to be made when taking the photo, it’s important to realize the purpose of the photo. On LinkedIn, your profile photo influences whether people [...]

4 08, 2021

How Can I Evaluate A Job Opportunity?
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How Can I Evaluate A Job Opportunity?
General Job Search Advice, How To, Job Efficiency

How Can I Evaluate A Job Opportunity?

jobs2021-08-04T10:25:44-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, How To, Job Efficiency|Tags: blog, career, career advice, evaluate, Hiring, Job Satisfaction, job search, job seeker, opportunity, tips|0 Comments

When it comes time to seriously consider a job opportunity, it’s easy to get tunnel vision. Many candidates get caught up thinking about, company size, and their responsibilities. These are all important considerations to take into account, but there are others things you should factor in. In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing a few different tactics to evaluate a job offer that you may not have thought of. Check them out below! 1. Check Out Past Employees on LinkedIn One of the cool features of LinkedIn is that you can search the past employers of your connections. When you’re searching [...]

4 08, 2021

How to Enjoy Your Morning Commute
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How to Enjoy Your Morning Commute
How To, How to Survive the '9-5', Motivation

How to Enjoy Your Morning Commute

jobs2021-08-04T10:23:43-04:00Categories: How To, How to Survive the '9-5', Motivation|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, career blog, careers, carpool, commute, drive, employee, experience, Jobs, morning, motivation|0 Comments

Commuting to work can be a drag, especially if you have a significant drive ahead of you. Knowing that you have to sit in the car each morning and evening isn’t easy to look forward to. It can also be an incredibly frustrating way to start and/or end the day when traffic is bad. That’s why today we’ve put together a quick list of a few things you can do to easily liven up your commute to work each day! So if you’re interested, keep reading and check out the list below. […]

4 08, 2021

Innovative Recruiting Strategies
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Innovative Recruiting Strategies
All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes

Innovative Recruiting Strategies

jobs2021-08-04T10:21:15-04:00Categories: All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes|Tags: career advice, career blog, career fair, employee, employer, Hiring, hiring manager, interview, networking, Recruiting, recruitment, strategies|0 Comments

The world of recruiting continues to see huge changes, from the candidate side of things to the interview process and even new technological advances changing the ways talent is sourced. Being that it's a candidate-driven market, it's important you stand out and stay ahead of any industry changes. If you're thinking of new ways to make your brand stand out and attract top talent, here are some creative tactics you can incorporate into your recruitment strategy. Curate In-Person Events & Experiences Live recruiting events are a great way for your team to get to know candidates in a less formal setting. To get started, [...]

27 07, 2021

How to Overcome Mistakes at Work
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How to Overcome Mistakes at Work
How To, Job Efficiency

How to Overcome Mistakes at Work

jobs2021-07-27T08:40:46-04:00Categories: How To, Job Efficiency|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, job, mistake, mistakes, motivation, new job, skills, workplace|0 Comments

It’s a tough situation. You’ve been doing extremely well at work. However, recently you made a mistake, and now you’re not sure how to proceed. First of all, remain calm. Making mistakes is something everyone has done at some point. We’ll share some advice on how you should approach a workplace mistake. Read on to find out the first step! […]

22 07, 2021

3 Things To Discuss During Quarterly Meetings
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3 Things To Discuss During Quarterly Meetings
Behind the Scenes, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency

3 Things To Discuss During Quarterly Meetings

jobs2021-07-29T09:08:31-04:00Categories: Behind the Scenes, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency|Tags: advice, blog, boss, career, career advice, career blog, employee, job, manager, meeting, quarterly meeting, workplace|0 Comments

Many employees have questions and concerns they’d like to discuss with their boss or manager. Similarly, managers may have concerns (or positive feedback!) they want to discuss with their employees. It can be hard to find the right time to do this but luckily, most bosses schedule quarterly meetings with their staff. Quarterly meetings occur a few times a year, hence the term quarterly, and are a great way to keep communication flowing between both parties. Not sure what to address at your next quarterly meeting? Not to worry, we’ve put together a list of the top 3 things that [...]

22 07, 2021

Industry Spotlight: Careers in Sales
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Industry Spotlight: Careers in Sales
Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Careers in Sales

jobs2021-07-22T08:42:27-04:00Categories: Industry Spotlight|Tags: advice, blog, career advice, career blog, employees, flexible jobs, growth, Hiring, indsutry spotlight, industry, job search, job seeker, Jobs, salary, sales|0 Comments

This month's industry spotlight highlights a career path that can suit just about anyone. Salespeople can develop their careers based on their interests and ideal lifestyle, making it a smart and flexible career choice for anyone unsure of their next steps. If you're looking to change career paths, or just getting started with your career, there are many reasons to pursue sales. This article shares the top reasons that sales might be the industry for you. Overview A career in sales typically involves selling products and services by highlighting how a customer can benefit from making that purchase. Working in [...]

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