For better or worse, online job applications are the new normal when it comes to applying for your next data entry position. You find jobs on line, fill out extensive applications, and move on to the next one. But when you don’t get a call back, it can feel frustrating and your first instinct might… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Job Seeker
Motivation Crashing Halfway Through the Year? Pick It Back Up!
Motivation is something you have to work at all the time. And there are plenty of distractions that can take your attention away from your motivation. It’s no surprise that motivation begins to wane as the summertime rolls in. The sunshine and promise of longer days make you antsy at your desk, which can eat… Read more »
Don’t Let These Blunders Slip Out at Your Next Customer Service Interview
You may be surprised at the feedback recruiters and hiring managers get in interviews. And to stay on top of your customer service job search, it can help to understand what not to do to avoid uncomfortable situations. These surprisingly common blunders can be the only thing holding you back from your next CSR opportunity…. Read more »
Use These Tips to Impress Your New Marketing Co-Workers
It can be completely nerve-wracking to start working with a brand new team of co-workers. You’ve gotten past the manager, so you feel good about your abilities, but now you need to integrate with a group of people who have already established a working relationship. If you’re searching for new marketing jobs, how can you impress your… Read more »
Don’t Let Frustration Ruin Your Job Search!
If you’ve been looking for a job longer than you expected, you may be feeling frustration creeping in. Searching for a job is hard work, and it can feel harder when you’re facing rejection or an extended period of unemployment. But this feeling of frustration can really impede your ability to land a new job… Read more »
Are You Being “Googled” By Prospective Employers?
The world has changed so much just in the last decade. Today, social media is a ubiquitous form of communication and your online identity is an extremely important part of your overall brand as a potential employee. So, what happens when you apply for a new job? Are potential employers Googling your name to learn… Read more »
Impress Your Interviewers with Your Workload Management Skills
Some people just assume that a feeling of being overwhelmed comes with the territory in a professional job. But that doesn’t need to be the case. When you’re in the market for a new job, you can demonstrate one of the most valued but underrepresented skills in today’s workplace. If you are good at managing… Read more »
Not Landing Your Dream HR Job? You May Be Making the Wrong Impression!
Human resources is a job that requires good interpersonal skills, great communications, and making the right first impression. If you’re looking for a new opportunity in HR but feel as though you’ve been passed up for dream jobs, it make be time to take another look at your own first impression. What could you be doing that will cause… Read more »
Need References? Read This First.
If you’re in the job market, you know you need good references to get to the next step of the process. But how do you know who to ask and what to get when you’re in your search? Good references can help you find the right job and get hired. Use these thoughts, tips, and… Read more »
4 Steps You Can’t Afford to Miss Before Your Next Interview!
Once you get called into that face-to-face interview, it can feel like you’re already past the most important hurdle. They selected you from your resume, so you can feel pretty confident about your chances of getting the job. But, there are some challenges in the interview that, if you’re not prepared for them, may cause… Read more »