March 29, 2017
If youâre in the job market and you find yourself getting frustrated by the processâyouâre not alone! A common mistake that job seekers make is a failure to diversify their approach. Donât put all your resumes in one basket! A successful job search involves juggling different moving pieces, and you have to get creative with how you search for jobs and prepare for interviews. If youâre not getting the results you'd like, try a new approach.
Here are 7 different job search strategies:
March 16, 2017
When it comes to resumes, weâve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Hiring managers and recruiters spend a few seconds glancing at your resume to determine if you deserve a closer look. The most important thing you can do for your resume is to format it nicely so that itâs easy to read. Aim for clean lines, consistent formatting, succinct language, and focus on the results you achieved. What can you leave out?
Here are 4 things you don't need in your resume:
March 14, 2017
Part 2 - Cyberspace â Give Yourself a Virtual Advantage
The amount of job-related material on the internet is overwhelming; however, the good news is (1) there is no need to master all of it and (2) there is no need to even worry about most of it. Setting up a few basic tools is all you need to turn the latest technology to your advantage in the vast universe of job seekers.Â
As raw materials, you simply need a few items you likely already have:
March 08, 2017
Part 1 - Office Space - Select a Work Station That Works
When embarking on a job search, you will notice immediately that you are no longer under anyone elseâs chain of command. It can be very liberating to be your own boss for a time. But before you fire up the search engines for new frontiers, you should be sure to shore up your own space first.The following are a few pointers on getting your âspaceâ organized for maximum efficiency and success:
March 01, 2017
Itâs easy to stretch the truth in a job search. Weâve seen candidates exaggerate their proficiency with a certain program and even lie about their education. Most employers still check references and verify key information, but many have taken it a step further adding pre-hire assessments to their screening process. These tests cover everything from personality to sales and technical proficiencies. Employers want to make smart hires and identifying candidates who are the right fit is an important part of that process. Here is some advice on how to prepare for some common pre-hire assessments that you might encounter in your job search:
February 21, 2017
We tell job seekers this all the time: you must demonstrate a sense of urgency when youâre in the job market. This means you must not only work your job search consistently, but you also need to respond quickly to any requests that are made of you. Whether itâs a hiring manager who is asking for you to take a pre-hire assessment, or youâre responding to a request for contact information for references, demonstrating a sense of urgency shows employers that you are serious about the job and you value their time.
February 14, 2017
Weâve all heard someone say, âItâs not what you said, itâs how you said it.â While itâs a myth that 93% of communication is non-verbal, what is true is that people pick up on non-verbal cues that youâre giving off regardless of whether you intend it. Body language is a big part of non-verbal communication. You may think youâre saying one thing, but your body language might contradict it.
Before you go in to your next interview, take a moment to make sure youâre not in the habit of committing any of these body language faux pas:
February 09, 2017
What is the hardest question youâll be asked in your interview? You may receive a challenging situational question or you might be asked to solve an abstract problemâthese questions are tricky and require that you demonstrate systematic and creative problem solving skills. However, we typically find that one of the most difficult questions is when interviewers say, âTell me about yourself.â Responding to this question successfully helps you steer the interview in the right direction.
So, how do you respond? Hereâs our advice:
February 01, 2017
So, you have a video interview coming up? Itâs normal to feel a little nervous. Digital interviewing is still relatively new technology and most people feel understandably awkward using it. Employers use this as a prescreening tool to gauge whether youâre a fit based on things like professional polish, technology savviness, and personality. Itâs also fantastic if youâre interviewing for a job that isnât local because it lets you give an in-person impression without the expense of being flown out to interview.
If youâre preparing for a digital interview, here are 5 things to think about before you begin:
January 26, 2017
Being in the job market is stressful. If you find yourself dealing with job search anxiety, know that youâre not alone. There isn't one âright wayâ to conduct a job search, but there are little things that you can do to help make your search more manageable and effective. Regardless of the circumstances that brought you here, the hardest part is getting started. Here are 4 ways to help you manage job search anxiety and see faster results:
If youâre in the job market and you find yourself getting frustrated by the processâyouâre not alone! A common mistake that job seekers make is a failure to diversify their approach. Donât put all your resumes in one basket! A successful job search involves juggling different moving pieces, and you have to get creative with how you search for jobs and prepare for interviews. If youâre not getting the results you'd like, try a new approach. Here are 7 different job search strategies:
When it comes to resumes, weâve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Hiring managers and recruiters spend a few seconds glancing at your resume to determine if you deserve a closer look. The most important thing you can do for your resume is to format it nicely so that itâs easy to read. Aim for clean lines, consistent formatting, succinct language, and focus on the results you achieved. What can you leave out? Here are 4 things you don't need in your resume:
The amount of job-related material on the internet is overwhelming; however, the good news is (1) there is no need to master all of it and (2) there is no need to even worry about most of it. Setting up a few basic tools is all you need to turn the latest technology to your advantage in the vast universe of job seekers. As raw materials, you simply need a few items you likely already have:
When embarking on a job search, you will notice immediately that you are no longer under anyone elseâs chain of command. It can be very liberating to be your own boss for a time. But before you fire up the search engines for new frontiers, you should be sure to shore up your own space first.The following are a few pointers on getting your âspaceâ organized for maximum efficiency and success:
Itâs easy to stretch the truth in a job search. Weâve seen candidates exaggerate their proficiency with a certain program and even lie about their education. Most employers still check references and verify key information, but many have taken it a step further adding pre-hire assessments to their screening process. These tests cover everything from personality to sales and technical proficiencies. Employers want to make smart hires and identifying candidates who are the right fit is an important part of that process. Here is some advice on how to prepare for some common pre-hire assessments that you might encounter in your job search:
We tell job seekers this all the time: you must demonstrate a sense of urgency when youâre in the job market. This means you must not only work your job search consistently, but you also need to respond quickly to any requests that are made of you. Whether itâs a hiring manager who is asking for you to take a pre-hire assessment, or youâre responding to a request for contact information for references, demonstrating a sense of urgency shows employers that you are serious about the job and you value their time.
Weâve all heard someone say, âItâs not what you said, itâs how you said it.â While itâs a myth that 93% of communication is non-verbal, what is true is that people pick up on non-verbal cues that youâre giving off regardless of whether you intend it. Body language is a big part of non-verbal communication. You may think youâre saying one thing, but your body language might contradict it. Before you go in to your next interview, take a moment to make sure youâre not in the habit of committing any of these body language faux pas:
What is the hardest question youâll be asked in your interview? You may receive a challenging situational question or you might be asked to solve an abstract problemâthese questions are tricky and require that you demonstrate systematic and creative problem solving skills. However, we typically find that one of the most difficult questions is when interviewers say, âTell me about yourself.â Responding to this question successfully helps you steer the interview in the right direction. So, how do you respond? Hereâs our advice:
So, you have a video interview coming up? Itâs normal to feel a little nervous. Digital interviewing is still relatively new technology and most people feel understandably awkward using it. Employers use this as a prescreening tool to gauge whether youâre a fit based on things like professional polish, technology savviness, and personality. Itâs also fantastic if youâre interviewing for a job that isnât local because it lets you give an in-person impression without the expense of being flown out to interview. If youâre preparing for a digital interview, here are 5 things to think about before you begin:
Being in the job market is stressful. If you find yourself dealing with job search anxiety, know that youâre not alone. There isn't one âright wayâ to conduct a job search, but there are little things that you can do to help make your search more manageable and effective. Regardless of the circumstances that brought you here, the hardest part is getting started. Here are 4 ways to help you manage job search anxiety and see faster results: