Before walking into a room of recruiters with hundreds of other job seekers, you may be asking yourself how to stand out. Well, a little preparation can go a long way! Read on to find out how you can make the most of your time at the next job fair you attend. […]
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! […]
As a job seeker, it goes without saying that you should update your resume and cover letter. However, it’s not as obvious that you should update your social media accounts. It’s a crucial part of a modern job search, and it’s important not to leave it out. We have some great links this week with a variety of topics, and some specifically that focus on the importance of social media. […]
Big Jobs Miss: Employers Add Disappointing 98,000 Jobs in March While this year was off to a great start in terms of job growth, it seems that growth has been stifled somewhat. While economists were predicting 180,000 jobs to be added in March, the reality was only 98,000. The drop has been attributed to a few different factors, the largest of which is the winter weather that plagued most of the Northeastern U.S.. This weather and other factors affected job growth and payroll gains. However, it’s not all bad. The U.S. unemployment rate continued to decline, and fell to 4.5%, [...]
Starting at the beginning of the New Year in 2017, the minimum wage in NY will begin to rise. This is part of a plan to bring the minimum wage up to $15.00 by the end of 2021. However, the raises are being implemented differently across the state. Certain zones have different rates they will increase at, and will also jump higher initially. We’ll discuss exact breakdowns below. […]