It only takes a few minutes for your resume to be reviewed and either passed on or considered. This is why keywords are so important in your resume. The question is, what keywords are the best ones to use and what are the worst to use. Don’t use vague words such as team player and [...]
The key to finding that ideal job can be in your network. This is because of other people they know and what these individuals may find for you regarding career opportunities. Leveraging this huge asset can be a critical component to finding your ideal job. Here is how you can use your network: It’s the [...]
You may be ready to move out of your current job and into something bigger and better. So you must begin the daunting task of searching for that new job. After some time of searching, you may not have found any leads or there is complete silence after submitting many cover letters and resumes. Is [...]
Instagram is very visually oriented. It can be used to show your creative side as well as your unique personality. It can also be used to learn more about the company you want to work for and its culture. It is estimated that by next year there will be 100 million accounts on Instagram. This [...]
Do you dread going to work every day? Do you feel like your job is draining your energy? Then maybe your job isn’t the right fit for you. Here are 10 signs that the job is not right for you: We all have our own talents. Some things we’re good at and other things we [...]
Here are 10 books to help you, no matter what stage of your career you’re in. What Color is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers This book walks you through the job search process and helps you explore what your dream job is. The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change [...]
Since you don’t often write your resume, using a template you can download online might seem like a quick fix solution. However, once you start sending your resume out, you might find you get very little traction. At some point you start to wonder why the phone isn’t ringing when you realize your resume is [...]
Picture this: You work really hard on sending out a lot of resumes and cover letters, all targeted to jobs you qualify for easily. Then there is nothing but silence. You don’t get a response from anyone. You think to yourself. Why? Here is the answer: You must follow up with each one. If you [...]
More and more job seekers are using their mobile phones when searching for a job. Career Builder now has an app you can use to search. There are many more job sites with apps out there such as Monster, Indeed and JobAware. These apps allow you to search for jobs no matter where you are. [...]
It can be nerve wracking as it is to interview for a job, but if you are an introvert it can be even more scary. Here are some tips to ease your nerves, so that you can put your best image forward. Approach the job interview as a regular conversation and reduce the pressure on [...]
