Denver has seen continued economic improvement in 2015 that has led to an increase in new businesses and job growth. As this trend continues in 2016, companies will see more millennials in the job market and hiring trends in construction, healthcare, business and hospitality. Metro Denver Employment Increase Denver has seen higher-than-average job growth in… Read More »
Job Search Advice
Update Your LinkedIn Profile for the New Year
As you look forward to 2016, you may be thinking about New Years’ resolutions. One resolution you may want to consider is updating your LinkedIn profile. If you are searching for a new position or just looking to network in your field, optimizing your LinkedIn profile will increase your prospects in 2016. Is Your Profile… Read More »
The Workplace Benefits of Being Bilingual
Whether a company is looking to expand its market internationally or focus on customers in the US, there is a strong demand for bilingual skills. If you are a candidate who can speak more than one language, you can use this skill to help you receive a better position, better starting salary and more career… Read More »
How to Answer This Dreaded Question: Where Do You See Yourself in five Years?
There are many difficult questions during an interview, but one that seems to trip up most job seekers is “Where do you see yourself in five years?” People find this to be a difficult question because they don’t know where they want to be in five years. What might surprise you, however, is the reason… Read More »
Create a Perfect Introduction to Maximize Your First Impression
You need to create a good first impression to have a successful job interview. From the moment you step through the door to the final handshake, every gesture you make and every question you answer will be analyzed. Use body language and a well-prepared elevator speech to create a perfect introduction in order to maximize… Read More »
Chronic Job Hopper? Spin it to Your Advantage at Your Next Interview
If you have had multiple positions within the last five years, hiring managers will consider you a job hopper. Often, this can be seen as a negative characteristic that can lead to companies passing you over for candidates who have more stable resumes. There is a way to turn this potential negative into a positive… Read More »
You’re Not Average. . . And That’s A Good Thing
Everyone has talents. You may be good at conducting research, or creating advertisements, or soothing disgruntled customers. You have strengths, and there is nothing wrong with highlighting these strengths when you are interviewing for a new position. Hiring managers want to understand what skills you will bring to their organization. Therefore, you need to show… Read More »
4 Career Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
If you are looking to advance at your organization, professional growth is important. It is good to know your strengths and weaknesses to improve yourself and progress in your career. In the process of personal growth, you also try to avoid making mistakes that could hurt your career. However, some mistakes aren’t obvious and some… Read More »
Should You Take a Job You Don’t Really Want?
Job hunting can be scary, especially if you are unemployed while you are searching for a new position. It can be tempting to take any job offer that comes your way. As enticing as it may be, you shouldn’t take a job you don’t really want. You always have options and the stress and anxiety… Read More »
5 Ways to Keep Your Job Search From Employers
Searching for a new position while you are employed offers you many benefits. You prove to potential employers that you have a stable employment history, you are able to negotiate benefits from a point of strength, and you won’t suffer from a gap in income until you find a new position. If you want to… Read More »