Many people are fond of giving the advice to “look for a career, not a job.” Now, looking back at your job search, it is time to take that advice seriously and apply your skills and experience to a position that can take your career to the next level. Here are some ideas for transitioning… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Job Seeker
The Job Search: Be Excited Not Aggressive
Following up on a job lead is not always the same thing as being aggressive, but sometimes it can feel that way. Hiring managers become concerned about candidates who play the desperation card in interviews. It might be time to evaluate your own motives and reactions to find out if you are selling yourself properly… Read more »
Office Job Search Priorities
Many people misunderstand the concept of prioritizing. Rather than a word that simple refers to your “to do list,” a priority should be something that you do instead of something else. When you are invited to two social gatherings on the same night but can’t attend both, you need to evaluate which will bring you… Read more »
What You Really Need when Searching for a Job
The job search is a two way street. The company is looking for certain skills and a certain personality, but you need to consider the things that are non-negotiable as well. 2013 is a chance to change your attitude about finding a job. Rather than feeling like you always need to mold yourself to fit… Read more »
What Recruiters are Seeing When Searching You Online
Like it or not, today’s employers are using social media to pre-screen employees before bringing them on board. While this remains a legally gray area, and is currently debated among human resources professionals as a viable practice, it is impossible to stop individuals from checking out social media before making a hiring decision. The only… Read more »
Job Search Tips this Fall: Office Employment
As Michigan begins to see the waning of fall and the promise of winter right around the corner, there are some ways you can invigorate your autumn job search. While you bundle up to face the increasingly colder temperatures each day, consider these tips for boosting your job search. Be prepared for the holidays and… Read more »
Office Job Search Success
Today’s job market is still largely considered to be in the favor of the employer. Businesses can be choosy about their hiring decisions because of the large number of very qualified applicants available to them. This means the average job seeker needs to do all they can to stand out to employers in order to… Read more »
Improving Your Resume: Office Positions
The end of the year is a good time to reassess your job search and determine if there are any changes you can make to your strategy to help you along the way. If you are searching for an office position there are some improvements you may wish to make to your resume to optimize… Read more »
Answering the “Tell me About Yourself” Question: Interview Tips for Office job Seekers
Hearing the question “Tell me about yourself” at the beginning of an interview can be intimidating. Sometimes it is hard to know exactly what the interviewer wants to hear. Some may be looking for something about your past experience and some may want to hear more about what makes you tick as a person. Here… Read more »
How Job Seekers Can Use the Weekend
When looking for a new job, it is important to manage your time wisely. It is easy to become burned out on the process. It might sound counterintuitive, but one way to keep things fresh is to manage your Saturdays and Sundays wisely. There are a few simple things you can do to give yourself… Read more »