Need help finding a job? Making a career transition? ePropelr's Career Coaches can help! Welcome to our Job Search 101 blog, a series of blog posts developed for great people like you who want to have a step up in their job search. Our Career Coaches have helped many people across the nation with their professional advice and now they are sharing their job search knowledge with you. Whether you need the best resume tips, Linkedin profile writing information, or advice on what color to wear to an interview you have come to the right place.
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.
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:
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
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
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 allâhere are 5 careers with strong earning potential that donât require college degrees:
Digital interviews are more common than ever these days as we all navigate through Covid-19. While no longer considered unusual, they are still awkwardâespecially if you're not prepared. Employers are looking for technical savviness, confidence, polish, and adaptability. Demonstrating these key skills virtually takes a little finesse and a great sense of humor. What's the best way to prepare? Check out these 7 tips for acing your next video interview.Â
Things have changed a lot over the last few weeks due to Coronavirus. Adjusting to this new ânormalâ 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 youâve 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 isnât discussed often enough is the importance we all place on other things like marketability, flexibility, status, earning potential, and meaningful work. Whether youâre a recent graduate struggling to settle into the right career, or a working professional who isnât feeling satisfied in your existing role, itâs 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 âfor profitâ 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 DONâT respond to standard interview questions in a way that puts the interviewer to sleep:
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