With the unemployment rate now at 3.8%, record numbers of jobs being added in the United States and wages steadily increasing, now is a great time to job search. So why does getting the job seem so impossible? Because there Read More
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Career Change: Identifying Your Transferable Skills
In any job search, how you present your skills and experience on your resume, curriculum vitae and in interviews makes a huge difference in whether hiring managers will consider you qualified to perform the job in question. When you Read More
The Ultimate Job Search Preparation Checklist for 2018
2018 projections show a lot of hope that this will be a great year for jobseekers. With an unemployment rate that steadily declined in 2017 and is now holding at a 16 year low of 4.1%, many people have already landed Read More
5 Easy and Creative Ways to Improve Your Resume in 2018
It’s a new year, and if you are currently job searching chances are there is room for improvement in your resume. The idea of redoing your resume can be overwhelming, and if you are pressed for time a task such Read More
Networking During the Holidays: Tips for Job Seekers
The holidays provide an excellent opportunity for job seekers. Many professionals are in a more festive, friendly and giving mood this time of year, especially if their business had a successful year. Also, many companies are trying to finalize Read More
Creating a Strong Resume Personal Branding Statement
Your resume is a document that summarizes your skills and experience, but you need to go a little further to catch the eye of potential employers. Your personality, what you are passionate about, and the specific value you will Read More
4 LinkedIn Mistakes You Should Avoid for Your Career’s Sake
LinkedIn is an extremely useful and inexpensive career and job search tool, but so many professionals and job seekers fail to take full advantage of it, if they use the social media site at all. According to social recruitment marketing Read More
Job Searching While Employed? Stay Discreet with These Tips
It’s a pretty reasonable desire: You don’t want your current job to end until you find another one. For many people, the best time to job search is when you already have a job. It benefits you because you don’t Read More
Customer Service Jobs Teach Transferable Skills for Your Career
If you work in customer service or retail, it’s likely you face challenges every day. It takes bravery and fortitude to effectively solve the issues of frustrated customers, stay on your feet for long periods of time, and help 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