Archive for the ‘Career Advice’ Category

Do This, Not That: How To Make Your Resume More Effective

Most people fear that colorful resumes will risk rejection. The fact is, more people lose opportunities to other candidates because they cave into that fear. Read on for three resume missteps that job seekers make every day, along with ways to rectify them.

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5 Job Search Do’s And Don’ts

With such a wide landscape of job search resources out there, it can be a struggle to navigate mixed messages. Some job search strategies become muddled and the core advice is lost. So how can you determine which strategies won’t actually help you land you the job? Read on for five job search tips to avoid and what to do instead.

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4 Cover Letter Blunders And How To Fix Them

Some people meticulously write their resume but then treat their cover letter as an afterthought, resulting in a mistake-riddled, dull and underperforming document. It is important to ensure your job search tool kit is fully equipped with high-quality, well-honed marketing messages that are blunder-free. Read on for four mistakes you’re probably making and remedies you can use today.

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4 Reasons Recruiters Don’t Call Back

Job seekers are very familiar with the time commitment and stress of searching for a new job. When performing your job search, you can spend hours upon hours perfecting your resume and cover letter, applying for jobs, and waiting to hear feedback from recruiters. However, after you’ve applied for 10 or 15 jobs and haven’t heard from a single company, it’s easy to become discouraged about your search. Read on for four reasons you might not be getting a call back.

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How To Take A Stand Against Workplace Bullying

We pay a very high personal price if we stay silent to workplace bullying. Companies pay a very high price, too, in lower productivity and a revolving door of staff. Read on for five steps to take to help you stand up to a workplace bully.

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6 In 10 Employees Say Job Realities Different Than Expected; Glassdoor Survey

Ever take a job and it’s NOT what you expected? If the answer is ‘yes,’ you’re not alone. According to a Glassdoor survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive, 6 in 10 (61%) employees say they’ve found aspects of a new job different than expectations set during the interview process.

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7 Job Search Fears To Conquer This Summer

It’s finally summer. Summer is the time to relax and let some of your worries wash away. Use this philosophy to get rid of some of the fears that come with your job search. Read on for seven job search fears to conquer this summer.

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How Self-Promotion Can Get You The Job

There are reasons why my job seekers–especially introverts–don’t feel comfortable promoting themselves. But, there ways to self-promote without bragging. Read on for four ways that can help you land the job.

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Networking: 5 Bad Habits To Avoid

Throughout your career, everyone tells you how important networking can be. It’s on virtually every list of advice written by professionals in every industry. Yes, networking is important, but many of you are probably doing it wrong. Read on for five mistakes you might be making.

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5 Standout Things To Bring To Your Next Interview

You were invited to an interview with the hiring manager or recruiter. They beckoned you because they like your resume and believe you are qualified for the job. At this point, it’s all about the dialogue, and you are a fantastic interviewer, so what else do you need but yourself and your confidence – right? Read on for five things not to forget on your next interview.

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