Re-entering the workforce after years of being home with your kids can be intimidating. You may feel as though your skills are out-of-date or that prospective employers will be put off by the gap in your work history. Do not fret, employers understand taking time away from the workforce to be home with your growing [...]
You are often given only one critical opportunity to impress a potential boss: the first interview. If you fail to convince the employer you are a good hiring choice at this juncture, there is no other chance. Learn a few specific strategies for giving great interview answers, and you will soon enjoy your first day [...]
Looking for a job can seem challenging but you can increase your chances by highlighting skills and education that meet their needs. While the skill set needed may vary from job to job, most companies will value certain qualities, regardless of which field they specialize in. Here are 5 qualities that employers will want to [...]
It’s the Lowest Unemployment Rate in a Decade Thanks to Great Jobs! Baby boomers are finally retiring. Employers can’t find the talent they need and jobs stay vacant for months, reducing productivity and negatively affecting morale. Poor morale means employees look for work elsewhere—and they’re finding it. It’s a candidate market. So, is your [...]
When seeking career advancement or a new job, you are likely confronting a lot of competition. What are you doing to stand out from the crowd? Depending on the position, many recruiters and employers are using the Internet as a preliminary background check, looking for publicly available information. Today, most people, especially professionals, are aware of this and will [...]
