It seems like writing a human resources resume should be second nature, but being an HR professional doesn’t make you magic or give you super powers. You’re as vulnerable as any other candidate once you submit your resume for a job. But what if you’re missing something very important, could it mean the difference between… Read more »
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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 »
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 »
Boost Your Job Search Confidence Today!
Confidence is important. Many recruiters and hiring managers will suggest that a confident candidate without the exact skills will still win a job over a competent candidate who doesn’t believe in themselves. Confidence in your job search is essential for landing the right opportunity. So how do you boost your job search confidence and make… Read more »
Are Companies Rejecting You? Read This Advice.
It is perfectly natural to feel frustrated while you’re in the middle of a long job search. You have a resume that’s been proofread and looks great. You interview well. But you’re still not getting the job offer. Remember, this job search rejection may not be you at all! Companies have to make difficult hiring… Read more »
Are You Breaking These Customer Service Resume Rules?
Customer service is a competitive job. There are a lot of candidates with your experience, so you know you have to stand out. However, some job seekers take this concept too literally and send resumes so far outside of the box they don’t seem to fit anywhere. There are some rules for writing your resume… Read more »
No Job Found Yet? Don’t Get Too Worried!
Conventional wisdom reinforces the idea that being unemployed is inherently bad. New college graduates are expected to find a job before they even leave school. And individuals looking to make a change in their career path are encouraged to have a new job before they turn in their two weeks’ notice. But not having a… Read more »
How to Tell When It’s Not a Workforce Problem…It’s a Management Problem
They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over again and expecting different results. The same has proven true in the workplace. Sometimes what we perceive as the issue isn’t the issue at all. When your workforce continues to have problems that appear unsolvable, it may be time to… Read more »