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Background Checks: All You Need to Know

jobs2021-03-18T09:01:20-04:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To, Resources for Job Seekers|

Background checks are a standard part of the hiring process for many companies. It’s not uncommon for employers to want to verify the claims an applicant has made on their resume or in their interview. Performing background checks also prevents the employer from being held responsible in the case that an employee is involved in serious misconduct, illegal activity, or another issue that could potentially bring about a negligent hiring lawsuit for the company. […]

Adding Pronouns to your Resume, Email or LinkedIn Profile

jobs2021-03-16T09:21:10-04:00General News|

Seeing pronouns on people’s social media profiles and email footers is no surprise. The practice has actually become increasingly popular as a way to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, specifically for transgender and non-binary people. Adding pronouns such as she/her, he/him and, they/them to your profile, resume, or email is not only a great way to show support for members of this community but also makes for a more inclusive space/environment. Inclusiveness is a super important part of any workplace and this is just one, simple way to emphasize it. […]

Entry Level Jobs When You Have No Experience

jobs2021-02-25T08:47:19-05:00General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|

Unfortunately, in today’s job market employers want to pay the entry-level salary to someone far above the entry-level. This can be noticed from the way that many entry-level positions state previous work experience in the requirements section. Many wonder though, “How could I have experience if I am entry-level?”. This is a fair question and valid assumption that entry-level workers typically do not have experience. However that doesn’t change the fact that you have to get over the hurdle of entry-level jobs, so we’ve got some tips to share. […]

Organizing your Job Search

jobs2021-02-23T08:47:27-05:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|

Pursuing a job hunt can be a long, tedious process. In today’s job market, many applicants who search for jobs submit their resumes to a handful of companies at a time. This can become confusing or hard to keep track of but staying organized throughout the process Is sure to make things go smoother. Organizing your job search can help prevent you from missing a deadline to submit application materials, confusing interview times, forgetting to follow-up, or missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime! Managing the job search is equally as important as locating and applying to opportunities so [...]

Performance Reviews: Making Them Effective

jobs2021-02-18T08:56:22-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, Job Efficiency|

Performance Review can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the work year. This is not only true for employees but managers as well. Performance reviews are a formal assessment of an employee, where his or her job performance is evaluated and documented. These reviews take into consideration an employee’s impact, performance, development, and growth. It is not only useful for employees to gauge their success and career development, but also for management to keep the business running its best. In the past, performance reviews have been conducted yearly. Recently, however, many managers execute performance reviews quarterly. More frequent [...]

4 of the Best Resume Builders

jobs2021-02-16T10:31:59-05:00General Job Search Advice, General News, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Creating a strong resume from the ground up can be a difficult task. Since a resume is the employers’ first impression of a candidate, it’s important to make it stand out. Even the most qualified candidates still need to show off their skills and experience with a stellar resume. Not sure how to start crafting the perfect one? Resume builders can help! There are all different types of resume builders meant to take the stress out of the process. Some focus more on the design and customization of templates while others are less customizable but convey the information in both [...]

How to Leave a Job Professionally

jobs2021-02-04T10:24:20-05:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News|

Many people make the choice to leave their current job on a daily basis. This isn’t something that should be frowned upon, as long as it is done in a professional manner. Poor work-life balance, a need for more money, lack of opportunity for growth, and overall better offers are all valid reasons to leave a job. Whether you’re feeling guilty about leaving or simply despise your job, you still need to pull it together and give notice in a professional and respectable way. It’s never a good idea to burn bridges with former bosses or colleagues, especially when staying [...]

Dress to Impress: Interviews

jobs2021-02-02T09:10:28-05:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|

It’s no surprise that first impressions are impacted by looks. For this reason, it’s extremely important to dress your best when interview time rolls around. For some, finding that perfect interview outfit is tricky. Others may not even know where to begin when getting dressed for an interview! Either way, don’t stress…We’re here to help! The first step to finding that perfect interview outfit is to know the environment of the company. Of course, you’re going to wear something nice, but the type of company you’re interviewing with could mean the difference between formal attire such as suits, or business [...]

Why Use a Recruiting Agency?

jobs2021-01-28T11:48:47-05:00All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, General News|

Recruiting and staffing companies have become more and more popular over the years. To be successful, businesses need talented, skilled employees who fit their vision. Recruiting agencies help to achieve just this. Recruiting and staffing agencies also tend to ensure that money isn’t wasted on bad hires. It’s expensive to onboard just one employee, so it’s super important to make sure it’s the right fit. No one wants to waste weeks on a candidate that will fall through or spend money on hiring and training a candidate who will soon after have to exit. If you’re unsure about using a [...]

Applicant Tracking Systems: All You Need to Know

jobs2021-01-26T08:35:28-05:00All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

To be successful in landing interviews, job seekers need to know and understand applicant tracking systems and what they do. A large majority of companies, both big and small, utilize applicant tracking systems to filter resume submissions before an actual person reviews them. This can in turn affect a job seeker’s chance at even receiving a call or landing an interview. However, resumes can be tweaked to improve their chances of making it through an Applicant Tracking System. Keep reading to find out how to beat an ATS! […]