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Red Flags on a Resume: How to Avoid Them

2020-10-15T10:32:09-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Crafting a resume to perfection is a hard task. Many errors can act as red flags to employers without you even knowing it. Being able to identify what types of things may stand out as negative and how to avoid or fix them is a huge asset when creating your resume pre-interview. […]

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! […]

Resources to Give Your Job Hunt The Extra Leg up

2020-10-08T10:34:53-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Networking, Resumes & Cover Letters, Services|

Entering or re-entering the job market can be a nerve-wracking process. Trying to tweak your resume to perfection all while prepping for an interview can be tricky. That’s why we have gathered a list of resources to help give your job hunt the extra leg up! Many recruiting agencies are ready and available to guide you through your job hunt, but there is also a multitude of things you can do all on your own. […]

Transferable Skills – What Are They & Why Do We Need Them?

2020-10-06T11:58:39-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Transferable skills are a building block for your career. Having skills and abilities that can be utilized in different fields, or even in your social and personal life, is a huge plus. Since these types of skills can be carried with you to different industries, they are often also referred to as portable skills. When it comes time to start that job hunt or switch career paths, transferable skills will be a hit. […]

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.  [...]

What Should a College Student With No Experience Put on Their Resume?

2020-09-17T13:15:33-04:00General Job Search Advice, General News|

Applying to jobs but feeling overwhelmed by the requirements and qualifications within the job posting? Look at your resume and see how you marketed yourself. Besides adding the standard contact information, students may be lost on what’s next? You may not have much experience but organizing it with certain information will help you stand out when starting your job search despite your lack of work experience. […]

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. […]

Your Jam-Packed Book List for the Rest of 2020 (and Quite Possibly 2021)

2020-07-17T14:45:08-04:00Link Roundups, Motivation|

Amidst the pandemic, global events, and everything else under the sun that has been thrown our way in 2020 – we wanted to compile a book list *with Amazon ratings* to help you live out a happier, more educated, positive and productive rest of your year (which most definitely will pour over into 2021). From business advice to personal development, anti-racism, and happiness – this reading list will keep you busy, and most definitely bulk up your library. Check it out: […]

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