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 You may feel as though your skills are out-of-date or that prospective employers will be put off by the gap in your work history.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 [...]
By some estimates, one out of every three people is an introvert. A crowd of people will drain an introvert's energy and make them feel anxious. They would just rather avoid highly social situations. So how do they network? The usual association with networking is that it takes place at functions where people meet and greet. [...]
When you are looking for a job, you need to have a resume and a cover letter. Many people put a lot of work into their resume but put together a cover letter that is sloppy and incoherent. Any job that pays the big bucks will require you to write a good cover letter. If [...]
Every social media platform has something that makes it special. Twitter has its short-form posts that go up like flares, then fade just as quickly. Tumblr is a collection of microblogs, each with their own, special page. Facebook is where you go to keep in touch with friends and family, and it provides dozens of [...]
Searching for work can seem challenging because there's so much to consider with each potential job. Attending a job fair is a great way to introduce yourself to hiring employers, but you may feel slightly overwhelmed at the idea of trying to be prepared for so many job prospects at once. Here are three tips [...]
The perfect resume is a well-crafted document that will make it past the scrutiny of an ATS (applicant tracking system) and get you the all-important interview that will move your career in the right direction. Here are some quick resume tips to help you present yourself in the best light possible. Keep Formatting Simple Fonts do matter. Select one that [...]
Are you a recent graduate or returning to the job market after leaving a previous position? If so, then you might be thinking: "This job looks perfect! I can do all of this! But...I don't meet the requirements." These tips will boost your confidence: What Do I Do About Requirements? Sometimes, employers receive hundreds of [...]
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 [...]
You walk in the door, and you have about 15 minutes to two hours to make a good first impression on a recruiter. That being said, the person seated across from you will form perceptions about your personality and suitability for the job in the first five minutes. The rest is just completing the process [...]
It's never easy to look for a job after a major life change. Significant changes in our lives, such as divorce, illness, or relocation, shake us to the core and force us to look at our lives in new ways. Whether you need a new job or just want one, how do you begin the [...]
