Posts Tagged ‘Job Seeker’

Through the recent COVID-19 outbreak, and in what Time Magazine is calling The World’s Largest Work-From-Home Experiment, many organizations are asking their employees to take their laptops home and work remotely for an unforeseeable amount of time. For those who have never had to work from home before, this can be a challenge. As in a typical office setting,…

Many people have hesitations about working with a recruiter, but the truth is a good recruiter can be an extremely powerful career resource. Before diving into details, understand that there are different types of recruiters out there. There are recruiters that work at general staffing firms, simply looking to fill any position in any field,…

Today’s job market might lean towards more candidate-driven, but that doesn’t mean standing out as the top candidate is easy. In fact, most people applying for a position have similar hard skills and qualifications needed to do the job. If that’s the case, how can you make yourself more marketable in today’s hiring landscape? According…

So you’ve made it through the interview phase and landed a contract with a company. Maybe you’ve completed a few projects with them already, or this might be your first one. There are plenty of benefits to working contract assignments, but’s it’s not for everyone. There are pro’s and con’s to both contract and full-time…

You’ve studied all the most common interview questions, researched the company through and through, been awaiting and practicing for the moment to interview for this company and now it’s finally here. Except, now the anxiety also starts to creep in. It’s no fault of anyone, interviews can be a stressful situation. Here are 4 things…

Video interviews are no longer a job searching novelty, or something that only a technology company would ask of you. Companies are increasingly looking to them as a convenience factor and a way to save time and money that an in-person interview can require. Video interviews are great for both job seekers and hiring managers,…

Imagine you’re a hiring manager. You’ve been interviewing countless candidates for an important role, and it’s now down to two highly qualified people. Both did well in their interview, check all the boxes right for necessary skills—both are extremely comparable on paper. Then you receive a character reference for one of the candidates that goes…

Conducting a full-fledged career search can easily feel like a full-time job of its own. From conducting research, sending emails, boosting your brand on social media, to follow-up—it’s time consuming! While there’s no “easy” button for landing a job, there are certain things you can do to make the process much easier. Use these tips…

The U.S. job market has been on a growth streak for the past 8 years, and the momentum is still going strong. Employers across all industries have more open positions than they can fill, putting demand for talented employees at an all-time high. It’s a job-seeker’s dream scenario, but that doesn’t mean playing the market…

Have you ever received the career advice, “Just follow your passion!”? It can be extremely frustrating to hear. According to one study, only 13% of Americans are truly passionate about their jobs. While the idea is simple, finding your career passion is an ongoing process that can be a lifelong journey for some. If you’re…