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28 09, 2021

How to Answer: Why Are You Changing Careers?
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How to Answer: Why Are You Changing Careers?

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How to Answer: Why Are You Changing Careers?

Anthony Troia2021-09-23T11:28:01-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview, How To, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: career, career change, changing careers, changing profession, interview, interview question, interview questions, interviewee, interviewer, job hunt, job seeker, new job, question, questions|0 Comments

If you’ve been in the workforce long enough to grow a network, you’ve probably noticed something. As you talk to more professionals, it seems that most people no longer work in the industry where their careers began. This is something that can occur for a few different reasons. For some workers, they simply receive a better offer in a different industry. Others grow tired of the same type of work and want to branch out. Or perhaps they discover a passion they never previously knew existed. No matter the case, it’s not uncommon to switch careers. However, it can be [...]

17 06, 2021

When Do Employers Use References?
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When Do Employers Use References?

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When Do Employers Use References?

jobs2021-06-30T12:29:26-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, employee, employer, hiring manager, interview, interview questions, job application, job interview, networking, professional references, questions, references|0 Comments

Although your resume holds a lot of weight when applying to a new position, you also need previous references who will attest to who you are as an employee. Putting in the extra time and effort to select and provide references is imperative. But when do companies conduct the reference checks? […]

6 05, 2021

Resume Gaps: Fighting the Battle
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Resume Gaps: Fighting the Battle

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Resume Gaps: Fighting the Battle

jobs2021-05-06T11:35:01-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, employer, Hiring, interview questions, new job, Recruiters, resume, tips, workplace|0 Comments

Explaining an employment gap in your resume can be extremely challenging. It’s something that may raise flags to employers, so you will almost always be questioned about it. Whatever the reason for your absence from the workforce, a potential employer will typically want an explanation. While a gap in employment isn’t great to have on your resume, it’s certainly not a deal-breaker. It’s just important that you approach it correctly, and we’ll explain the best way below. […]

4 05, 2021

What is a Phone Screen?
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What is a Phone Screen?

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What is a Phone Screen?

jobs2021-05-04T14:42:08-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, careers, employee, employer, Hiring, hiring manager, interview, interview question, interview questions, interviews, job advice, job application, job hunt, job interview, job seeker, phone screen, questions, Recruiters, resume|0 Comments

So what exactly happens after you submit your application materials to a job? How long until you hear back? When will you know if you’re chosen for an interview? Well in many recruitment processes, employers narrow down the applicant pool before scheduling interviews by conducting phone screens. Not to be confused with a phone interview, phone screens occur after employers and hiring managers have reviewed resumes and cover letters. Typically, those who appear to be qualified for the position will be phone screened and potentially invited to schedule an interview later on. So while it’s not a guaranteed interview, it’s [...]

30 03, 2021

Virtual Career Fairs: A Guide
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Virtual Career Fairs: A Guide

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Virtual Career Fairs: A Guide

jobs2021-03-30T08:46:43-04:00Categories: Networking, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, career fair, employee, employer, Hiring, interview questions, job application, job fair, job hunt, job search, network, networking, Recruiters, resume, virtual, virtual career fair|0 Comments

A Career fair is an event in which employers, recruiters, and universities provide information and opportunities to job seekers. Job seekers attend career fairs intending to meet new companies and potential co-workers, speak about upcoming opportunities, fill out resumes and applications and, ask questions regarding their industry. Career fairs have always been a big deal, and can definitely spark some nerves for those who have never attended one or are really trying to get their foot in the door. With all of the change in our world due to COVID-19, A large majority of career fairs are now being held [...]

21 01, 2021

Answer “Why Are You Looking for a New Job?”
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Answer “Why Are You Looking for a New Job?”

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Answer “Why Are You Looking for a New Job?”

jobs2021-01-21T11:07:40-05:00Categories: Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To|Tags: advice, blog, career advice, careers, employee, employees, employer, hiring manager, interview, interview question, interview questions, job advice, job hunt, job interview, job search, job seeker, questions, resume|0 Comments

Preparing for a job interview can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. It is always a good idea to prepare some potential questions and answers beforehand. If you are already employed at a different company, the interviewer will likely ask “Why are you looking for a new job?”. […]

24 12, 2020

A Guide to Outplacement Services
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A Guide to Outplacement Services

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A Guide to Outplacement Services

jobs2020-12-24T10:34:17-05:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: career advice, interview, interview questions, job hunt, job interview, job search, job seeker, laid off, networking, outplacement, Recruiters, resume, terminated, workplace|0 Comments

What is Outplacement? Outplacement services have become a rapidly growing and almost required part of every company. An outplacement service helps a terminated employee transition into a new job by guiding them through the job search. Employers typically have this in play for when they are forced to make cuts. There are many different types of outplacement services with different options. Some are as cheap as $750/employee but others range into the thousands. If a company has an outplacement service, it should be mentioned in the severance package. So what’s that? A severance package is an agreement made at the [...]

1 12, 2020

Negotiating Salary: Get What You Deserve
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Negotiating Salary: Get What You Deserve

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Negotiating Salary: Get What You Deserve

jobs2020-12-01T10:08:39-05:00Categories: Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: career advice, experience, Hiring, interview, interview questions, Negotiating Salary, new job, questions, salary, skills|0 Comments

Negotiating salary can not only be uncomfortable, but nerve-wracking as well. Many worry that if they ask for the salary they want straight off the bat, it could affect their chances of getting the job. This leads people to undermine the salary they truly deserve and oftentimes lowball it. Lowballing is just as bad as asking for too much and not getting the job, because you may end up stuck wondering “did my employer just get a bargain off me?” To prevent this kind of thing from happening while still being professional, there are some key things to do while [...]

19 11, 2020

Remote Interviews: Tips and Tricks
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Remote Interviews: Tips and Tricks

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Remote Interviews: Tips and Tricks

jobs2020-11-19T09:38:35-05:00Categories: Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice, career advice, Hiring, interview, interview questions, job interview, job search, job seeker, pandemic, remote interview, remote work|0 Comments

COVID-19 has more people doing remote work than ever before. This includes hiring managers too! Even when the “new normal” begins to convert back to the old, the way we work is likely to be changed forever. In-person interviews will return eventually, but the option for remote ones will also be present still. It may even be a BIG part of how hiring managers screen candidates or a required step before an in-person interview. Since remote interviews are unconventional but part of life now, it is important to know how to prepare for them. Check out these tips that are [...]

10 11, 2020

Marketing Yourself to a Potential Employer
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Marketing Yourself to a Potential Employer

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Marketing Yourself to a Potential Employer

jobs2020-11-10T10:33:41-05:00Categories: Acing the Interview, All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: career advice, experience, expertise, Hiring, interview, interview questions, job advice, job seeker, language, linkedin, marketing, networking, resume, skills, tips|0 Comments

The best way to land a job or acquire clients is to market yourself. Marketing yourself to employers or clients entails highlighting your strengths and valuable skills that would make YOU the best candidate. Continue reading to find out how to stand out amongst the crowd. […]