Did you know that over 97% of recruiters turn to LinkedIn to source candidates for their open jobs? If you haven’t created your LinkedIn profile or haven’t put too much thought into what you’ve written, now might be the perfect time to revisit the site. The algorithms on LinkedIn allow users to search based on… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Job Seeker
4 Things Employers Need to See in Your Resume
Your resume is the ticket that gives you access to potential employers. This is your chance to make the right first impression. If it does not contain the necessary information, it may be disregarded before you’re given a chance to prove your worth. Before you allow this to happen, review your resume and make sure… Read more »
LinkedIn Series: 4 LinkedIn Secrets to Get You an Administrative Job in Michigan
Using LinkedIn effectively isn’t a big secret, but some of the tips and tricks can be hard to find if you’re not familiar with the site. If you’re seeking an administrative job in Michigan, LinkedIn is the perfect tool to work with. Here are 4 hidden LinkedIn hacks that can help you maximize the site… Read more »
6 Ways to Get Noticed By Your Dream Employer
Are you ready for a new career? There is a lot of advice available online about how to update social media, change your resume, and network but how can you ensure that your dream company recognizes you as a viable candidate? Surely you’ve created your list of top companies you would like to work for… Read more »
Spring Clean Your Resume – Here’s how!
It is true: spring is just around the corner. While the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, the seasons will change whether we’re ready for them or not. This is a good time of year to focus on spring cleaning and this includes your resume. What are some ways you can dust off your… Read more »
Career Paths for an Executive Secretary
If you have had any sort of administrative support background you may be wondering what types of careers are available to you? Many organizations need individuals who can handle this administrative function. If you’re in the market for executive support roles or other secretarial jobs here is a short list of things that might work… Read more »
4 Ways to Survive Sink-or-Swim Training
When a company doesn’t have an organized training program it can often feel like you’re going through a trial by fire or that you have been thrown to the wolves. No matter what figure of speech you use to describe the situation, your training can be traumatic for a number of reasons. However, there are… Read more »
4 Signs You Shouldn’t Bother Applying to a Job
In your job hunt certainly you have come across postings that seem maybe a little too good to be true or have other red flags. Over the last few years, especially since companies began using online resources such as Craigslist to post jobs, some aspects of the job hunt have come to light and it… Read more »
3 Ways to Instantly Connect With Your Interviewer
The interviewing and hiring process is more about the ability to connect with an interviewer and prove your worth and cultural fit within their company than it is about bringing the exact skills to the table. It is important in order to be considered for a job opportunity to manage the interview process and make… Read more »
6 Little Things That Make Big Impressions
When you’re on the job market, everything you do will be evaluated and taken into account as part of the hiring decision. This includes all the little things like your body language and manners. Consider some of the small things that you do, perhaps out of habit with little to no thought, and view them… Read more »