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27 Feb 4 Reasons You Didn’t Land Your Dream Job

Posted at 07:00h in Uncategorized

While you may be searching hard to find your dream job, rejection can be difficult to overcome. You may have thought you were the perfect candidate and the job was yours — only to find out otherwise. While there may be many reasons why you...

07 Nov 5 Reasons You Should Use Niche Job Boards

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

Did you know there are more than 10,000 job posting websites in the United States alone? This makes it difficult to narrow down your search and find postings that target your expertise and experience. While there are many popular job posting websites such as Indeed...

26 Sep What makes a likable employee?

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

Call it pleasant, easy going, or affable, but whatever word you choose, employees and employers work together best when they get along well and like each other. We hear a lot about the need for proper skills for getting a job, or how important it is that you have experience and knowledge in certain areas. For example, the need for certain tech skills or experience in certain computer-related abilities. But at some point, we also have to address the importance of being a likable employee who an employer wants to have on the team and who is viewed as a pleasant facing asset to put in front of customers. Here are some of the top attributes that likable employees share:

12 Sep 4 surprising reasons you should speak to a recruiter

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Many people assume that the only time it is important to speak to a recruiter is when you show up in their office and ask for help finding a job. While this is indeed a big part of the work that a recruiter does, there are plenty of other services they can offer you and many other ways you can take advantage of their skills and expertise. Here are a few other reasons you should consider seeking the services of a recruiter.

15 Aug Want a job working from home? Here’s what you need to know.

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

With over 3.9 million Americans now working from home, for many people, the idea is incredibly appealing. You may have visions of waking up at whatever time you want while doing work in their pajamas, sitting on the couch. While it has its perks, working from home isn’t all roses. There are a few things to keep in mind before you accept a remote position.

08 Aug How a recruiter can help you land your dream job

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

If you are on the hunt for a new job, stuck in one that you don’t really like, chances are, part of what is holding you back is the fact that searching for a new job is not fun. It’s time-consuming, discouraging, and more often than not, leads to a few disheartening letdowns and rejections that you really weren’t expecting. What if we told you that you didn’t have to navigate it alone and that there was someone available to help you land your dream job? Introducing the recruitment firm. Not just for large corporate executives or first-time employees, there are many ways a recruiter can help you land a new job, no matter where you are in your career trajectory.

09 May 4 tips for a successful transition to a new job

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

While taking on a new job can be exciting and motivating, it’s not without a little bit of fear and anxiety.

Maybe it doesn’t turn out to be the job you thought
Or you don’t get along with your colleagues or have an unsupportive boss
What if you end up not really liking it in the end

All of these are valid thoughts and questions that may be rolling around in your head, and it may certainly take some time in your new position before you feel completely at ease. But, you can make the transition as easy and streamlined as possible by following these four tips:

21 Mar 4 technological skills every modern job seeker must have to be competitive

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

In a world where technology is advancing, it’s easy to see where the future of jobs and businesses will be. Being competitive in any job market will require you to have the skills to achieve company technological goals. Keep reading for the skills you can expect to need in your tech skill set as a current job seeker!

07 Mar Sourcing sound job references

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

When you are launching into a job hunt, it can seem overwhelming, time-consuming and realistically, a little demoralizing when you are left to read all the “thanks, but no thanks,” emails from prospective employers in your inbox. Starting with a good resume and cover letter, however, is one of the best ways to maximize your success on the hunt. And sourcing strong job references is an important part of that process.

14 Feb How social media can help you find work

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Job seekers used to worry their social media profiles could keep them from landing their dream job. And for good reason. After all, photos of keg stands don’t exactly scream, “future executive.” Shying away from social media, however, is not the answer. With recent surveys showing that 92% of companies and recruiters use social media to find job applicants, today’s savvy job seekers leverage social media to their job hunting advantage. Here are three ways you can do the same.