Writing a resume is hard work. It seems so simple, you just make a list of the things you’ve done in the past. But there is so much information today about what you should and should not include that it can become quite confusing to figure out what should be on your resume. One of… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Michigan Jobs
Here’s How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out From the Crowd
Recruiters use LinkedIn to find qualified candidates every day. But with so many profiles to scroll through, how do they determine which individuals to reach out to regarding their open position? If you answer these three questions, you can create a profile that will attract recruiters and help you stand out from the crowd. Before… Read more »
How Soon Is “Too Soon” to Ask For Vacation Days at Your New Job?
Starting a new job comes with a lot of uncertainty. You will need to train in the company’s protocol, learn their culture, and start working with a strange new group of people. But there is one question on the mind of every new employee: When can you ask for vacation days? In some ways, employers… Read more »
Should You Use Current Employers as Job References?
Many people look for new jobs in Detroit while they’re still employed. There are many reasons why this might be the best avenue to take as a job seeker. It could be a matter of moving locations or simply that you’re dissatisfied with your current role. But should you use your current employer as a… Read more »
What Do Hiring Managers Say Behind Closed Doors?
Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in the conversations hiring managers have after your interview? The waiting game would be a lot less painful if we just knew what it was that managers said about us after we left the room. So, what are managers saying behind closed doors? Here… Read more »
Can Millennials Manage Millennials?
The workforce is always changing. And today, with baby boomers starting their retirement process, many millennials are taking on management roles as the new largest population in the American workforce. So with millennials in management, can this generational successful manage other millennials? If you’re looking to ensure your team is run effectively and efficiently, here… Read more »
5 Tips to Tell If Your Resume Is Too Long
There is so much information out there about how to write a resume that it can become overwhelming. One piece of contradictory advice is the length of the document. Some people say it should never be more than just one page. Others say that it should be as long as it needs to be to… Read more »
Streamline Your Customer Service Job Search with This Advice
Did you know that the average job search in the U.S. is six to nine months? It’s no wonder that job seekers become jaded and disappointed throughout the search, which can lead to a poor attitude when interviewing. The reason for this extended search time is online job applications. They make it much easier to… Read more »
How to Keep Your Motivation High Through the End of the Year
There is always one distraction or another that might keep you from fully engaging in your work. Now, since summer is coming to a close, it feels like time to get down to brass tacks. In reality, this is only the start to another downward slope through the fall and winter holiday seasons. So how… Read more »
Don’t Listen to this Bad Job Search Advice
There is a lot of advice out there for anyone undertaking a job search. And it stands to reason that at least some of it is pretty awful advice. Not everything can be a gem, so it is important that you know what not to do. If you’re hearing this statement over and over again,… Read more »