Tips for conducting your job search in the Spring

When it comes to finding a job, there is something to be said for timing. Companies tend to hire more people during the first few months of the year, making this a prime time to apply for jobs. As the months go on and the weather gets warmer, hiring tends to slow as employers shift… Read More »

How To Stay Organized During Your Job Search

It’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed in the job-search process. After a while, all the applications, deadlines, and contact information can start to blend together. Staying organized is crucial to ensuring you get the most out of the process.  Here are a few tips to help you stay organized during your job search. Set… Read More »

How To Get Employers to Notice You

With so many people competing for jobs these days, it can sometimes seem impossible to stand out from the pack.  However, there are many things you do that can help you get noticed by employers. Here are a few great examples. Get online. In this day and age, there may be no better place to… Read More »

Why Didn’t I get the Job?

Hearing no is never easy.  Not getting a job you wanted can be difficult to take, particularly if you felt a real a connection with a company or thought you had a really great interview. It is important to see the rejection not as a defeat, but as an opportunity. This means understanding what went… Read More »

Is Your Résumé Recruiter Ready?

Can you send me a copy of your résumé?  Employed or unemployed… if you have received a call/email right out of the blue from a recruiter, you want to explore any/all possible career opportunities. What do you do if your résumé is so old it doesn’t even include your current job (or the one before… Read More »

Colorado Politics: Denver Leaders Pushing For Job Growth

Denver is growing!  It is not only Denver that is primed for growth, but all of the municipalities that make up the Denver metropolitan area.  In January of this year, local mayors met up and decided on some key areas they planned to focus on in 2013. These ranged from economic development initiatives that can… Read More »

Being Unforgettable to Employer

If you’re like most job seekers, you follow a set routine when looking for a new job.  You network and check online job postings.  When you locate a job that you are interested in, you write a targeted cover letter and enclose it with your résumé.  You then research the company and practice for the… Read More »