Author: careerowls

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 […]

Here’s How You Can Easily Transition To A New Job

Congratulations! You’ve finally made it through the interview process, and you’ve been selected for the position. Now it’s time to settle into your position and face the challenges of yet another organization, and get hired for the job.   Time to learn all the rules, find where you fit in with the team, and learn […]

Top 7 Interview Mistakes

Are you making these interview mistakes?   1. Not Showing Up   This one is pretty obvious. You don’t get opportunities that you deliberately miss. Not showing up to your interview is not a great indicator of your abilities and professionalism. If you are no longer interested in the position, simply call them and cancel. […]

7 Interview Questions To Ask An Interviewer

How many people can say they walk into a job interview just as prepared to ask questions as they are to answer them? It’s a simple concept that seems to be easily forgotten by almost everyone: Interviews are just as much about figuring out if the company is a good fit for you as they […]

Gaining Confidence In Your Career

Few things sell quite like confidence does. There is something both refreshing and captivating about people who walk into a room and are nothing but sure of themselves. You can be the most driven person in the world, but if you’re full of doubt, it’s not likely to get you anywhere in your career. In […]

10 Tips To Help You Move Up The Ladder At Work

Moving up the ladder at work to advance your career is perhaps more difficult than ever. Here are some tips to help you make it happen. 1. Have a Clear Goal in Mind Accomplishing a lofty goal like career advancement is never an easy feat but it will be much more difficult, if not impossible, […]