Self-taught skills are no less valuable than those learned on the job, as long as you can back them up. When these skills align with a job you’re interested in, it’s completely appropriate to include them on your resume. We’ll discuss how to add these skills and how to talk about them during the hiring process. Find out below! […]
Job searching can be an enjoyable and experimental time for you. It allows you to dream, get specific and try something new. But we’re all busy and we don’t want the search to become endless without success. Knowing exactly HOW and WHAT to do when job searching, can keep it fun and speed up the process. Check out these six tips to help your search, be successful! […]
“There’s an app for that”… including your career! Whether you’re a job-seeker or currently employed, there is an app that can help boost your career. If you’re looking to improve your organization, job search process, or your stress-levels, we’ve got you covered. Check out 5 helpful apps below! […]
When you’re looking for an entry-level job, finding a position within your career field is never easy. It can be tough to find the right opportunity without having a lot of experience. However, there are certain approaches you can take that will increase your likelihood of finding a job. In this blog, we’ll break down a few ways you can proactively increase your chances, as well as a few tactics you can use during your search. […]
The beginning of anyone’s career is usually one of the most challenging times they will experience. You don’t yet have experience or a network of connections to help you. With that in mind, we thought we’d gather the most helpful articles we could find for someone early on in their career. Check them out below! […]
To remain competitive in the modern job market, you have to update your tactics over time. New technologies, unemployment, and many other factors can change how companies hire. If you’re not aware of these trends and don’t respond to them, you may be drastically decreasing your chances of getting hired. Today we’ll break down three things you should do to conduct a successful job search in 2018. […]
We're nearing the end of May, which means many college graduates will be looking to start their careers. Getting started in any job search can be tough, especially so when looking for your first job in your field. It's very easy to overlook basic steps in your job search from being so overwhelmed. With that in mind, we've gathered some of the best advice we could find for recent grads looking for a job opportunity. How to Really Read A Job Description Advertisement This is actually a great article for anyone starting a job search. It provides an insightful explanation of the anatomy [...]
With unemployment reaching a rare low, the job market is in a unique place. If you have the right set of skills, it's a great opportunity for you to find a company that will value you. In this week's Link Roundup, we pulled our favorite links that will help you understand the state of the current job market. Also, we've collected some of our favorite articles with job search advice. Check out the links below! Unemployment Rate Hits 3.9%, a Rare Low, as Job Market Becomes More Competitive In the latest job market news, the unemployment rate has continued to [...]
When you go to a job interview, you can expect to answer questions about yourself and your qualifications. One of the most feared questions is ‘What is your greatest weakness?’. It can be a challenging question to answer, and it’s easy to slip up and say the wrong thing. Today, we’ll be going over 3 of the most common incorrect answers. Of course, we’ll also describe how you can correctly answer the question! […]
