In a tough job market, it can seem impossible to stand out and find the perfect position. You’ve created the ideal cover letter and sent it out to potential employers, and you’re not getting a response. The problem is each posting you apply to needs an individualized cover letter. Don’t get caught making the rookie… Read More »
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IT Skills Can Make Your Resume Stronger
If you’ve been on the job hunt for a while, you know how difficult it can be to stand out as a candidate. Even with years of experience and accolades, you may find you’re just not getting the offers you’re looking for. Every professional has been through the difficult phase of identifying what they need… Read More »
How to Re-Motivate Your Team
Whether it’s a summer slump or an overworked staff, a leader can always tell when the team needs a boost. Even if you have top talent, it can be easy for employees to feel tired or uninspired. Are you feeling let down by a staff that can’t keep up? Worried that the deadline is going… Read More »
Stay Focused During Your Job Hunt
We’ve all been there: You read over pages and pages of job listings, seeking the right position. You finally select one that fits, create a cover letter and enter your information. And repeat. Hunting for jobs is time-consuming, tedious and can be downright exhausting. But to get the job you’re seeking, you need to rise… Read More »
Four Things to Remember When Hiring Seasonal Workers This Summer
Summer means sunshine, ice cream, outdoor activities, and seasonal staffing! Effective leaders know how to manage time to ensure all responsibilities are met, even when summer fun is just outside your doors. To the best in the business, summer means hiring temporary staff for the season. Whether you are accommodating for staff members taking vacation… Read More »
Tips for Young Professionals Entering the Workforce for the First Time
Earning any diploma is an enormous accomplishment, and recent graduates understand the bittersweet celebration that comes along with entering the workforce for the first time. Gaining professional experience is essential, but obtaining your first professional position can be difficult. Don’t feel overwhelmed: We’ve got advice on how to take charge of your experience and resources.… Read More »
Great Leaders are Effective Leaders: Here's How to Get Them There
As a manager, you’re expected to be a commanding force. You want to drive an efficient and harmonious workplace to create the perfect environment for productivity. But sometimes the puzzle pieces just don’t come together. Feeling like a mediocre leader? Read ahead for Job Store’s tips on how to push past average and become a… Read More »
How to Hire a Rockstar Administrative Assistant
It’s easy to recognize a competent administrative assistant, but if a rockstar administrative assistant were to walk through the office doors right now for an interview would you recognize them? Learn the skill sets of a great administrative assistant and how to convince them to work for you. Good vs. Great Assistants There are some… 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 »
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 »