A strong and professional social media presence can be a powerful tool in a job seeker's arsenal. Facebook and Twitter are the most often talked-about platforms regarding influence and networking, while many see as LinkedIn as just another place to post their resume.
You've probably been preparing for interviews by tightening up your resume, brushing up on interview questions, and maybe even having your friends ask you mock interview questions.
The days and weeks of uncertainty following a seemingly successful interview can take a toll. While waiting for a decision is difficult, many people are reluctant to contact a hiring manager after an interview because they fear being perceived as annoying, desperate, or unprofessional.
If you're an employer you have likely been through the process of hiring a new employee. You know how time-consuming it can be for everyone involved.
Applying for jobs is a stressful time. But it can also be the most rewarding time.
The stereotypical nine-to-five job is still a mainstay in the corporate and professional worlds. The hours may vary and include Saturdays or evenings if your target market includes the people with nine-to-fives.
You've spent a considerable amount of time job searching, and now a potential employer has set up an interview. This is a 'make it or break it' moment. An interview that goes smoothly and impresses the individual conducting it is critical to you getting the job. How can you accomplish this? Here are 5 tips to prepare for a successful interview.
No one likes rejection. It's our human nature to want acceptance. So, it's no surprise we would feel lousy, at first, if we get rejected for a job. It's especially difficult if we don't know why we were rejected. However, you can bounce back better than ever before after you hear the dreaded "no." Here [...]
Staffing agencies earn their fees in one of two common ways. They charge a flat fee or a percentage of the new hire's starting salary. Although flat rates may be unheard of in the HR industry, percentages give recruiters more incentive to succeed when they search for candidates with higher salaries. In this blog post, [...]
The holidays could be the most successful time of year for job seekers; some Decembers see more new hires than the more typical "job search" month of January.
