5 Things You Can Do NOW to Prepare for a Possible Job Search
March 31, 2020
Things have changed a lot over the last few weeks due to Covid-19. Adjusting to this new “normal” is a process for everyone. For many, the prospect of being without a job just became higher, and this adds a new layer of anxiety at an already stressful time. Whether you’ve already been laid off, or you fear that you may be in the future, here are 5 things you can do today to position yourself for better success should you find yourself suddenly in the job market.
Passion and interest in your work matter more than ever when it comes to job satisfaction, but what isn’t discussed often enough is the importance we all place on other things like marketability, flexibility, status, earning potential, and meaningful work. Whether you’re a recent graduate struggling to settle into the right career, or a working professional who isn’t feeling satisfied in your existing role, it’s time to ask yourself this question: What matters most in your career?
We receive countless questions from job seekers and career changers asking how to talk about tricky educational situations. Whether you never went to college, never finished your degree, or want to know if choosing a “for profit” university will hurt your chances of getting a call back, we have some advice that will help you navigate through the murky waters that surround the education section on your resume. Here are 3 commonly asked questions (and answers) about how to address awkward educational issues during interviews:
There are many different kinds of interviews, but most employers still seem to ask the same basic questions. Set yourself apart from your competition by offering unique, specific, and well-researched responses. Make sure you DON’T respond to standard interview questions in a way that puts the interviewer to sleep:
After several years of low unemployment, job seekers have forgotten what it was like ten years ago to look for a job. Regardless of how happy we are in our current roles or how secure we think our positions are, job security is always an illusion—whether unemployment is low or not. A false sense of job security can cause people to neglect to forge valuable professional contacts, both in and out of their industry, because they feel networking isn’t necessary. But networking is always a good idea! Here are 5 ways you can network while employed and improve your career prospects now and down the road:
We’re seeing so many college graduates entering the workforce without direction and plenty of mid-level professionals who are unhappy at work, but find the process of a career change both scary and expensive. College degrees as status symbols still exist, but how far does that really carry us these days? This topic has come up for us a lot lately—is a bachelor’s degree still worth the cost?
Did you know that 98% of applicants don’t even make it to the interview stage? With odds as terrible as these, your job search isn’t going anywhere if you focus all of your time on online applications and then sit and wait to be called for an interview. Get your resume past the robots with these simple but effective tips:
We tell our clients the best way to land a job is to utilize your existing network. But when your network is on the small side, it can be challenging to find people who can help. With a large portion of posted jobs being by outside search firms, working with a recruiter is a common part of the process these days. However, we often find that job seekers see recruiters as a barrier, not an asset. Here are 3 reasons why working with a recruiter is the missing link in your job search:
The job search landscape continues to evolve and though unemployment is low right now and more jobs are expected to be added to the workforce, employers are harder to impress than ever before and often have a rigorous screening process. How can you break through this barrier and emerge with an offer letter? Here are 3 tips for job searching successfully in 2019:
