When you are looking for a new position, you need to find ways to set yourself apart from other candidates. One way to do this is to send a “Thank You” note to a hiring manager after a job interview. If you choose to send a note to a potential employer, however, you need to… Read More »
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How to Be Memorable to a Recruiter
Many businesses use recruiting agencies in order to fill open permanent and temporary positions. This often means that in order to get the job you want, you need to learn how to work with a recruiter. Follow these tips to become memorable to a recruiter in order to land your dream job. Include Your Contact… Read More »
Common Mistakes First-Time Job Seekers Make
If you are a first time job seeker, the entire job search process may seem intimidating to you. How do you find the right positions to apply for? How do you write a resume that stands out? What do you do during an interview? And in your haste to secure employment, you may end up… Read More »
How to Turn Your Temporary Placement Into a Permanent Job
Approximately 40 percent of employees have temporary positions at the company where they work. Many organizations like using temporary placements for seasonal openings, to support permanent staff and reduce costs. If you are hired on a contingency basis it is possible for you to turn that position into a permanent job if you follow these… Read More »
How to Wow Hiring Managers a During Phone Interview
Some companies have multiple steps that must be completed in their interview process. These steps can include an email questionnaire, tests or phone interviews in order to determine if a potential candidate is a good fit for the organization. A phone interview is one way a manager can create an initial opinion about an individual… Read More »
9 Essential Skills You Must Have to Be a Great Administrative Assistant
Administrative assistants have to possess many different skills. Because their main responsibilities include keeping their boss and the office organized, administrative assistants have to be managers and supporters. If you can keep an office running efficiently and your boss organized, you can have a future as an assistant to a high-ranking executive or government official.… Read More »
Stop Using Job Search Strategies That Just Don’t Work
There are many job search strategies that will help you find the perfect position. However, some strategies candidates utilize can hurt their job search. By learning how to avoid these strategies, you can focus your attention on completing quality, targeted applications. Below are strategies that may hurt your job search. More Applications Mean More Opportunities… Read More »
Nail Your Manufacturing Job Interview by Making the Most Out of Your Experience
When you are applying for a manufacturing position, it is important to make a good first impression on the interviewer. Having knowledge about the industry, the company you are applying for, and your strengths and weaknesses will help you leverage your job experience. It’s Not All About You The interviewer wants to know about more… Read More »
Three Resume Improvements You Need to Make Immediately
If you have been applying to multiple positions and not getting a response, it may be your resume. There are some common mistakes that job seekers make that can make hiring managers pass over their resume. Here are three tips for making your resume go from don’t want to read to can’t put it down.… Read More »
How to Reinvent Your Professional Self in 2016
People make resolutions about the things they want to change in the new year. What do you want to change in your job? If you are currently in between jobs or looking for a new career, you may want to reinvent your professional self. Here are some tips in figuring out how to become a… Read More »