Career Tips

Bishop & Company Takes the Mystery Out of Staffing Companies

When it comes to looking for a new career, it’s important to know that not all recruiters and search firms offer the same services for job seekers. Here are some tips from Bishop & Company to help you pick the right firm to best help you with your job search.

Tips to Navigate the Hidden Job Market

If you’re on the hunt for a job, it’s important to know that many organizations don’t publicly post or advertise all of their open positions. Whether you opt to use a recruiting firm like Bishop & Co. or put feelers out in your own network, here are some tips to get the scoop on this secret job market.

How to Keep Your Search Confidential

Even though you may be looking for a career change, it’s important to keep performing well at your current job so that you can leave on your own timeline and with a good reference from your current employer. We take away the stress when it comes to worrying about your current employer finding out about your job search.

Tricks to Resume Writing that will Help Get You Hired

The point behind writing a good resume is to get you the job you want, but many of us make little mistakes. Making a good first impression starts with the cover letter, but that’s just the beginning. From researching the position to listing career achievements and qualifications, there’s much you can do to impress potential employers.

Spruce Up Your Social Media Presence

Get your social media presence in order! It’s the most important thing to do before taking your job search online. Scrub your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all profiles of anything that might be deemed offensive or divisive. This includes removing any photos or posts that may not be appropriately professional and making sure that you have recent, appropriate profile pictures across all your social media accounts.

How “Ghosting” a Potential Employer Could Impact Your Reputation

“Ghosting” is defined as the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly, without explanation, withdrawing from all communication. A recent article in “USA Today” reports that 20 – 50 percent of job applicants and newly hired workers don’t show up for interviews and their first day on the job.

Landing an Interview for the Job You Want

Having a name and a face always helps both the candidate and the company. Another tip is to tighten up your resume so it ‘sells’ your talents, experiences and education. ‘Wow” the interviewers by showing up on time, smiling, being gracious, talking story, and of course, following up.

How to Make a Good First Impression At Your Next Job Interview

Making a good impression is key while interviewing with prospective employers, but it can also be nerve-racking! That’s why Bishop & Company is sharing some tips on the best ways to prepare for job interviews and how to make yourself standout as the right candidate.

Why It’s Wise to Use An Executive Recruiter

Erinn explains that even if you’re just looking for career opportunities, it’s always wise to enlist the services of an executive search firm.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: Status of Hawaii’s Job Market

Hawaii has the 3rd greatest unemployment rate in the nation. Almost one-third of all jobs in Hawaii have been lost. Fewer jobs + more competition for jobs means you have to be smarter and work harder to get and keep a job.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: Is Anyone Hiring Right Now

What’s happening? Will the economic downturn affect my job prospects? Is anyone actually hiring right now? Truth: Now is not a great time to look for a job. But where there is adversity, there is also opportunity.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: Tips to Discover Who is Hiring

Do you know who is hiring? Look online for all organizations which might need your specific set of skills. If you have, for example, information technology, business analytics, or an accounting degree, then all types of businesses can use your skills. And look for help from your connections.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: Prepare an Elevator Pitch

An Elevator Pitch should include who you are, what you’re looking for, and why you’d be good at it, and practice, practice, PRACTICE! 2 minutes MAX.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: Make an Introduction Video

Videos are incredibly important now! Not only do you have to have a great elevator pitch, resume, and cover letter, now you really need to have a great Introduction video too! Show your smile, presentation skills, professionalism, confidence, and sense of humor.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: What Makes a Great Resume

Chronological, concise, feature your best accomplishments, and please no typos! A resume is a summary of your professional life, your accomplishments, and your career goals. Include a cover letter and references. Again, take your time and PROOF IT!

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: Social Media Review

Check your profiles everywhere! Update your LinkedIn profile and make sure all your profiles have updated bio photos that look professional. Delete anything you don’t want a prospective employer to see. Scroll, scroll, SCROLL and delete.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: Tips & Etiquette for References

Do you know what your references will say? Talk to the people you want to use as a reference and get their permission, updated contact information, and a feel for what they will say about you.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: The Interview

Are you ready for a call from a potential employer? They may want to do a phone interview as soon as you answer the phone. Be ready and know what to say when that phone rings. Remember, the employer is paying attention to your tone and listening to every word. And whether on a phone, video, or an in-person interview, remember to smile as it comes across even when the employer can’t see you.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: The Offer

Even if it is not ideal, you still might say YES. Remember, there aren’t that many jobs out there right now. Don’t take job offers for granted.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: It Pays to Be Informed

Things are changing daily so be informed. When you’re looking for a job, it pays to be informed, be aware, and do your research.

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: Work Anywhere in the World

One of the positives that has come out of the stay-at-home order is employers have adapted and even embraced a remote workforce. With this whole new world of remote telework environments, the possibilities are truly unlimited. You can live in Hawaii and work anywhere else in the world!

Job Searching During & After COVID-19: Home + Office Workforce

A recent poll shows most people want a combination of work from home + the office which means expanded opportunities for the job seeker.