February 28, 2024
AI is everywhere these days and people are rightfully approaching it with equal amounts of delight and suspicion. Both are warranted. Finding ways to work smarter, not harder has always been a goal for individuals and businesses alike, but not at the expense of quality, results, service, or security. If youâre in a job search and struggling to get started, here are a few ways you can safely and effectively use AI to give you a boost in a productive way:
January 15, 2024
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Whether youâre a student trying to choose a major, a stay-at-home parent rejoining the workforce, or a professional wanting to make a job changeâthe choices we have these days can seem overwhelming. How savvy are you on which career fields are truly in demand? And what do you do if youâre not interested in those jobs? Hereâs our breakdown of jobs with a bright and secure outlook for 2024 and beyond:Â
January 11, 2024
A lot has changed in the workplace over the past few years, and interviews reflect that. Employers have learned a lot about what they need from employees after navigating Covid-19, The Great Resignation, and The Great Reshuffle with varying degrees of success. Millennials are the dominant generation in the workforce, with Gen Z close behind. Employers are looking for authenticity, adaptability, communication, initiative, and problem-solving abilities. Hereâs an updated look at some commonly asked interview questions youâll see in 2023 and beyond, along with strategies to answer them effectively. Â
January 11, 2024
Here are two sample thank you notes that are a good example of how to write a short, sincere, and customized message after your interview. Swap out some or all the underlined portions of each note to suit your individual circumstances, and to represent the details and information that you discussed in your interview.
March 11, 2021
Arriving on time is rule number one of a successful job interview. If youâre late, many employers will cut the interview short, or refuse to meet with you. But what about arriving too earlyâis that just as bad? The truth is, everything youâre doing as part of the interview process is being judged and each move you make should be calculated. Your arrival is the beginning of your first impression.
Here are answers to 4 questions about punctuality that youâve always wanted to ask an HR professional:
December 03, 2020
2020 has brought a lot of change and has put many people into the job market unexpectedly. And as another year comes to a close, many students are graduating and entering the job market for the first time. With spam calls at an all time high this year, many of us are letting calls we don't recognize go straight to voicemail. But for those of us who are less discerning about answering the phone, it's important to remember that it only takes seconds to make a poor first impression on a potential employer. Should you answer calls you don't recognize or let them to to voicemail? Here are the pros and cons you need to know about both approaches:Â
September 18, 2020
If youâve updated your resume recently then you probably did a Google search for âResume Writing Tipsâ and were overwhelmed by the amount of information, advice, and opinions. There isnât one right way to write a resume, but one question that we still get with surprising frequency is: Should I include a photo on my resume? Read on to find out what we think:Â
August 11, 2020
Many people assume that not having a college degree limits your career prospects significantlyâbut thatâs not really true. It is true that youâll need a degree to break into certain fields, but there are quite a few career paths that are in-demand that donât require a college education (and theyâre not all in sales). Whether you went to college but didnât finish, or never went at allâ
here are 5 careers with strong earning potential that donât require college degrees:
July 31, 2020
If youâve found yourself in a job search in 2020, it may take you a bit longer to land your next role. The average job search takes 6 months under normal conditions, and 2020 has been anything but ânormal.â If youâve been sending off tons of applications and struggling to get results, youâre not alone. Following up on submitted applications is an important part of the process, but this can be difficult when you donât know who to follow-up with. Here are 4 tips to help you make connections at companies and follow-up on your applications
May 21, 2020
Interviewing is difficult for everyone, but itâs particularly challenging for introverts. For many people, this can create a real barrier between you and your dream job. If it's stressful for youâdonât worry, 99% of people (introverts or not) feel the same way. But, if you struggle to talk to people in general or feel youâre not able to easily connect with people you donât know, then youâre going to need some help. Here are 5 interview tips to help you come out of your shell and have an easier time talking about yourself: