The Amazon phenomenon continues as we watch retail digital transformation change the job market and economy, mostly for the better. July 2017 turned out to be another great month for job growth, with 209,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy. Read More
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Sales Job Interview Preparation: Common Questions and Answers
When you are trying to make a sale, presentation is everything. When employers interview potential sales people, they are often picturing the candidates making a sales pitch to customers. When you are interviewing for a sales position, you must sell Read More
Reasons for Leaving Your Current Employer? How to Respond
One of the interview questions may job seekers dread, but is almost always asked, is “What are your reasons for leaving your current employer?”, or “What are your reasons for leaving your previous employer?” Since in most circumstances the reasons Read More
Need for Speed: Accelerate Your Job Search with These 6 Tips
When you are unemployed and in the market for a job, the whole process can seem overwhelming. It’s possible you are going through periods where you apply and apply, but get no responses. You may feel like there is Read More
The Top 5 Highest Paying Retail Stores: You are Worth It!
Retail store jobs are hard work. If you have worked in retail long enough, you have probably at one time or another had to deal with angry customers, work late hours, and endured physical labor such as standing Read More
5 Secrets for Turning an Internship into a Full-Time Job
If you landed an internship this summer, you have a valuable opportunity that can determine the direction of the rest of your career. It’s easy to just show up and go through the motions, do what is asked of you Read More
Remote Customer Support Jobs: The Possibilities are Endless
Work from home jobs are becoming more of a possibility for many people today. In the past, many work at home customer service representative jobs were scams or pyramid schemes that didn’t garner much income, if any. But many of Read More
Creating an Attention Grabbing Resume Cover Letter
You’ve done it. You crafted a resume that properly summarizes your skills and experience and tailored it to the job you are applying to. But sending your resume without a cover letter is like forgetting a beverage with your meal. Read More
Improve Your Social Media Presence for Your Job Search
If your online social media presence isn’t up to par, you could be losing out on many job opportunities. According to a recent survey from recruiting platform Jobvite, 93% of hiring managers will review a candidate’s social media profiles before Read More
How to Make Your Resume Shine and Stand Out to Employers
When you apply for a job, your resume is the golden key that determines whether you get to the next steps of the hiring process. No matter how qualified of a candidate you are, or how top notch your interview Read More