In the current economic climate, with rising unemployment figures and every increasing competition for fewer jobs, it is more important than ever to prepare thoroughly when searching and applying for jobs. Preparing properly can help you to better identify appropriate job opportunities, guarantee interview invitations and increase your chances of securing a job that you want. (more…)
Are you having trouble landing interviews? Your resume is often the first opportunity you have to make a first impression for that dream job you’re aspiring to. Internal transfers and promotions have been reported to be the source of about 50% of full-time hires. Additionally, referrals account for over 26% of external hires. Competition is extremely high, so it is vital that you make sure that your first impression is a good one. Let’s take a look at 5 mistakes that need to be avoided for success in your job search. (more…)
A job interview is the most important step that people have to face when looking for a job. All of the previous steps such as preparing your resume and applying for available positions will finally lead to the job interview and here is where everything will be decided. At the moment of the interview it is important that you feel relax and confident. (more…)
In these harsh economic times, it’s far from uncommon to have a monstrously huge pool of applicants competing for the same position. That being the case, many people are seeking any slight edge they can find to stand out from the crowd. Fortunately for you, many of these applicants make common mistakes associated with giving too much in the way of cover (more…)
It’s becoming more and more apparent that in the current work environment, the job search incorporates our ‘digital footprints’ routinely. The digital footprint refers to the information we leave online by personal choice or negligence; accounts on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are all the typical examples of this phenomenon. If you’ve seen a particularly funny, perhaps crass, video online and share it on your profile page and your prospective employer may make a quick and fast decision about the type of impression you’ve made on them. Online etiquette is something that may hamper your job search in the UK in a big way if you’re not careful and becoming more discerning (more…)
It is not unusual to hear people say that they are working their way up the corporate ladder in hopes of becoming a manager – as if being a manager is the only next logical step in the progression of one’s career. The truth is that there are many roles outside of management that you can work toward, because management may simply not be your best fit. Here are five signs you’re not meant for a management role:
You don’t want to be responsible for the performance of (more…)
Wanting to be the CEO of your own company is a great aspiration to have—as long as you have patience. Before you nab that big job it helps to have experience. Is it necessary? Not always. Do most young entrepreneurs experience a job where they can get experience first? Yes.
However, the current recession and the up-and-down economy has left many without jobs and in need of financial advice. As a recent graduate myself, I grew up dreaming about the job I would (more…)
In an economic market that is growing pessimistic about the usefulness of college degrees, it is important to differentiate between degrees that are worth the effort and expense and those that are not. Whether it is Miami graphic design schools or traditional colleges, (more…)