Posts Tagged ‘Job Seeker’

The holidays are a festive time for family, friends, and fun, but can also bring distraction. Many of us have trouble staying focused at work on a regular day, and the holidays pose a special challenge for workplace productivity. In addition to typical day-to-day distractions we face, such as chatty co-workers and workplace drama, the…

Your personal brand is more important now than ever before. Not just for a career search, but for career advancement and leadership.  Personal branding is about making a full-time commitment to the journey of defining yourself and how this will shape the manner in which you will serve others. Your personal brand should represent the…

If you’re the type of person who craves variety, taking on the role of contract employee can be the perfect arrangement. Maybe you’ll be on assignment In California for a month, and then immediately head to New York for a new assignment. You’re never in the same situation twice, but you’re always the “new kid.”…

Any job seeker knows, a resume is a document used to quickly and easily let a hiring manager know what skills they have, work/education history, and any accomplishments. Seems simple, but in reality, it can be a difficult task to properly showcase to the employer how and why you are qualified. As a first step,…

When preparing for the interview process, many job seekers focus their energy on how they are going to answer questions, they forget something very important: You’re also there to ask questions. Asking questions during an interview is important for three key reasons: -Confirm your qualifications for the position -Demonstrate interest in the employer -Ensure culture fit and…

Too many people succumb to the belief that having charisma comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception. In reality, being likeable is under your control and something you can improve. Whether it’s on a job interview, or succeeding in your current role,…

The further you are in your career, the easier it becomes to fall back on the assumption you’ve mastered all the skills you need to succeed. Most will focus all of their energy on getting the job done, and assume the rest will fall into place. That’s a big mistake! Believing you can improve yourself…

These days, when it comes to searching for a new job, your online presence is just as important as it is in-person. It’s likely prospective companies will research you online before even considering you for an interview. Here are 10 steps you can take to help position yourself for success online and land an interview:…

Most would agree, being the best at your job is the number one course to ensuring you’ll be promoted. However, these days promotions are not a given; in many instances employees must create and manage their own career path. When starting a new position, there are a few strategies you can embrace to develop your…

When searching for a new job, there are two things job seekers already know: to update their resume and brush up on interviewing skills. Perfecting these two things may place you in the running, but what most people overlook is the importance of a good job references; something that could be the deciding factor when…