Did your last job cause you to re-evaluate your career direction? Whether it was a toxic work environment, declining industry, raise a family, whatever the circumstances, you decided to take a break. And now you are ready to re-enter the workforce.Returning to work after an absence has many job seekers fearful that they will not [...]
Seasoned job seekers know that highlighting skills on a resume is critical. Once the resume gets your foot in the door, the candidate can shine in the interview by showing how skills were used and contributed to the success of former employers. The following top four skills are listed in 9 out of 10 most [...]
Are you prepared for the biggest hiring season of the year? That’s right, January kicks it off! Job seekers should use every resource available to them during their job search. You will want to start your research now to hit the ground running in January. The following websites contain an abundance of valuable information for [...]
The ability to communicate “why you” is important in job search. It can help you stand out from other job candidates and make you memorable. You want the interviewer to say, “Oh, I remember (him/her)!” in a positive light and hopefully as someone they recognize could fit the job.There are multiple ways to use your [...]
At some point in your career a hiring manager or recruiter will ask, “Why should I hire you?” And your response is…… If you prepared for the interview, you may have created your “brand” or “position” that defines who you are and what you can do for the company. Positioning yourself (or creating your brand) [...]
Top Websites for Careers Part 4In the past few weeks I have been sharing some of the top career websites compiled recently by Forbes. I hope some of these websites have been helpful. To view previous blogs click here (LINK). Below are the rest of the websites in this series. Salary.comFree “salary wizard” gives a quick [...]
I hope you have been following my last few blog posts for some of the best online career-related websites. The original list was created by Forbes, and I have refined that list, sharing some of the top websites that might be useful for career changers, job seekers, or anyone interested in their career. If you [...]
Are you prepared for your next career move? These days internet research is an essential part of the job search process. Last week I shared with you some of the best online destinations (published by Forbes) for anyone who wants to launch, improve, advance, or change his or her career. Here are a few more [...]
Recently Forbes published a list of best online destinations for interns, job seekers, business owners, established professionals, retirees, and anyone else looking to launch, improve, advance, or change his or her career. Over the next few blogs, I will share the results from the Forbes list. This list includes great resources and I’m confident you [...]
I know you are eager to get a new job. Recruiters know that too. Yet, all too often job seekers make mistakes that kill their chances of being called for the interview. Here are a few to avoid.1. Don’t get too personal – not in emails or phone conversations. Recruiters don’t want to know that [...]