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6 07, 2021

Strategies for Professional Growth
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Strategies for Professional Growth

Job Efficiency, Motivation, Networking

Strategies for Professional Growth

jobs2021-07-06T08:46:19-04:00Categories: Job Efficiency, Motivation, Networking|Tags: advice, blog, career advice, career blog, employee, employer, experience, growth, leadership, mentor, networking, professional development, skills|0 Comments

Many employees seek growth within their careers. Professional growth and career advancement offer some pretty attractive benefits including higher salaries, greater respect, and more exciting projects. It doesn’t happen overnight, but there are some strategies that may help you become a stronger employee, and set you up for success down the road. Improving upon your skills and taking on more responsibility at work are just a couple of ways you can accelerate your professional growth. Check out the rest: […]

17 06, 2021

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

Acing the Interview, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers

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

The Elevator Pitch
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The Elevator Pitch

Networking

The Elevator Pitch

jobs2021-05-06T11:28:48-04:00Categories: Networking|Tags: advice, career, career advice, Hiring, job search, job seeker, linkedin, networking, productivity, Recruiters, skills|0 Comments

Networking is a staple of every career. Attending events such as job fairs or open houses for different companies serve as a great way to make new connections. However, if you’ve ever been to one of these events, you know that the time allotted to actually make these meaningful connections is very short. To make the most of this, many individuals opt to prepare an elevator pitch. […]

6 05, 2021

Job Hunting for the Recent Grad: 5 Tips
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Job Hunting for the Recent Grad: 5 Tips

General Job Search Advice, Networking, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers

Job Hunting for the Recent Grad: 5 Tips

jobs2021-05-06T08:38:52-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Networking, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, college, entry level, first job, grad, Hiring, interview, job hunt, job search, job seeker, networking, resume, young|0 Comments

Being fresh out of college and getting thrown into the job market can be overwhelming. Between the usual stress of graduation, all of the times you’re asked “do you have a job lined up?”, and the ongoing pandemic (that’s FINALLY starting to simmer down a bit), you may feel stressed and under pressure to find your dream job. But not to worry, there are ways to expedite your job search and help you get your foot in the door. Being a recent graduate is NOT a death sentence in the job market. In fact, there are an array of reasons [...]

29 04, 2021

Writing a Letter of Interest
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Writing a Letter of Interest

General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Resumes & Cover Letters

Writing a Letter of Interest

jobs2021-04-29T08:44:54-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, cover letter, experience, Hiring, hiring manager, letter of interest, networking, productivity, Recruiters, skills, tips|0 Comments

You’ve been eyeing a particular company for quite some time with great interest and would give just about anything to work there. But, they have no positions open for application. Where do you go from here? Sure, you could wait until they do have a job opening, and apply with one hundred other people. Or, you can be proactive and reach out to the company on your own with a letter of interest. […]

8 04, 2021

Industry Spotlight: Cybersecurity
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Industry Spotlight: Cybersecurity

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Cybersecurity

jobs2021-04-08T10:45:48-04:00Categories: Industry Spotlight|Tags: blog, breach, career advice, cybersecurity, cyberthreat, Hiring, Industry Spotlight, job advice, Job Satisfaction, job search, job seeker, Jobs, networking, technology, unemployment|0 Comments

This month we’re spotlighting one of the most in-demand fields. Cyberthreats are a huge concern in today’s society, with cybercrime expected to cost the country 10.25 trillion annually by 2025. For this reason, it is no surprise that cybersecurity professionals are not only a hot commodity, but there are actually not enough of them to go around. […]

6 04, 2021

Spring Clean Your Job Search
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Spring Clean Your Job Search

Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers

Spring Clean Your Job Search

jobs2021-04-06T10:05:22-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, cover letter, elevator speech, employee, employer, Hiring, interview, motivation, networking, new job, resume, spring, tips|0 Comments

Spring has officially sprung. Crazy, I know. After such a long year, it's hard to believe that it's April again. With warmer weather and the blooming of flowers comes more motivation to clean up and get organized. If your one of those many people getting started on spring cleaning, take it one step further and spring clean your job search. Whether you've lost track due to submitting so many applications, put it on hold due to a loss of hope, or simply need to rejuvenate your job search, now is a perfect time. Here are some tips to help get you started [...]

1 04, 2021

Women at Work: 4 Females Who Changed the Game
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Women at Work: 4 Females Who Changed the Game

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Women at Work: 4 Females Who Changed the Game

jobs2021-04-01T10:14:55-04:00Categories: General News|Tags: advice, blog, career advice, career blog, equality, networking, women, women at work, womens hsitory month|0 Comments

This month we celebrate Women. We celebrate the success of women, the impact women have had, and the changes that women have led to. There is absolutely no shortage of inspirational women, especially in the workplace, and they deserve to be recognized. To cap off our celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting 4 female leaders who have changed the game for women in the workplace. Check them out: […]

30 03, 2021

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

Networking, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers

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 [...]

25 03, 2021

Marketing Strategies to Help Any Business
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Marketing Strategies to Help Any Business

General News, Networking

Marketing Strategies to Help Any Business

jobs2021-03-25T08:44:19-04:00Categories: General News, Networking|Tags: advice, blog, business, career blog, company, growth, marketing, networking, productivity, SEO, skills, social media, strategy, tips, workplace|0 Comments

Starting a business isn’t easy, and neither is growing it. From finding a target market to figuring out how to reach them and what grabs their attention, a lot goes into successfully marketing a company. To add to that, there are so many different strategies that can be used and most people want to pull their hair out trying to figure out which will work best. The matter of the fact is this: Whatever got your business to this point, most likely won’t get it to the next point. To successfully market your business, you need to utilize an array [...]