In today’s competitive job market, networking is more critical than ever. More importantly, it’s vital to make sure you’re connecting with the right people. You never know when a professional relationship with another person is going to come in handy in your career. The sooner you start building a network of connections for yourself, […]
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How Should You Prepare For A Phone Interview?
In a previous article, we discussed different types of interviews and briefly went over phone interviews. Whether you’re applying for on-site positions or remote jobs, the phone interview is a critical step in starting a new career. The phone interview is a decision point to either continue the interview process or end it right […]
How To Choose The Right Career Path
Growing up, many people feel certain of what job they’d like to have when they’re older. As time goes on, however, they sometimes become less sure of themselves and may start to change their mind regarding their career path. Many go into college declaring their major as ‘undecided’ and have little idea as to what […]
Overcoming Struggles Employees Face When Working From Home
Working from home can cause you to lose your sense of motivation. Mondays feel even more unbearable than you remember, and you look forward to the weekends more than usual. It’s suddenly easier to procrastinate and put deadlines off or wait until the last minute to get everything done. The issues and tasks that felt […]
Five Jobs That Will Be In Demand By 2022
For those still in school, choosing a career path that can land you jobs fairly quickly is usually of importance. You have probably taken at least some time to research how your current skills and passions align with the job market. Is there sufficient demand for what you can bring to the table? Or are […]
Top Challenges Recent Graduates Encounter
1. Lack of Experience Many recent graduates will find that they need work experience to land a certain job but need a job to gain that experience. Even entry-level positions will often require a particular level of experience that most recent graduates will not be able to meet. This puts the person in a frustrating […]
How To Write A Great Resume: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Writing a resume is, of course, a daunting task and even a nightmare for some people. Often people simply don’t know what to say or they get caught up trying to figure out what format or layout to use. If this sounds anything like you, don’t worry. We have a step-by-step method to guide […]
The Importance Of Resume Action Verbs
A high-quality resume is essential when it comes to finding a job or securing a new promotion. Your resume doesn’t merely act as a piece of paper, but it acts as an extension of you when you’re not there to represent yourself. This piece of paper contains critical information about your background, career, and its […]
Key Differences Between A Resume And Curriculum Vitae
It’s not uncommon for people to mix up two critical documents – a resume and a curriculum vitae. Today, we’ll help you differentiate between these two documents to ensure you’re crafting the proper one for your next application. Resume So, let’s start off with resumes. Resumes are used to summarize your […]
Professional Development: 7 Ways To Grow
We all have the potential to be great, whether in our personal lives or professionally in our careers. That excellence is just waiting to be tapped, but only a few are willing to take the steps that will lead them there. So often we question ourselves and say, “Yes, we can always do more and […]