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Your Ultimate Guide to Resume Power Words
How many times have you used your resume to apply for a job you really wanted and received an email indicating that the employer selected a different candidate? It definitely doesn't feel great. And it leaves you wondering what you could have been done differently to...
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Why It’s Key to Succeeding
The markets show that the economy has improved since the 2008 recession. But many Americans are still struggling to find work. Even a college education is no longer a guarantee of employment. Among young college graduates, there is a 5% unemployment rate and a 12%...
5 Types of Resumes You Shouldn’t Submit to a Potential Employer
Writing a great resume is essential if you want to be hired. 98 percent of job applicants are eliminated during the original resume screening phase. If you can't get the interview, how are you going to get the job? You can't afford to make mistakes, and you especially...
Career Change at 50: Tips to Get Your Dream Job
Let's face it. A career change at any age is a challenge. But a career change at 50? That could be exceptionally challenging. Older applicants must often compete with younger, tech-savvy millennials. Hiring managers may question their skills or wonder if they can keep...
5 Tips for Returning to Work After an Extended Leave
Returning to work after an extended leave can feel like an enormous undertaking. How can you possibly manage your home life and a new work life? How will you handle an interview after spending so much time away? Returning doesn't have to be stressful. Here are five...
A Complete Guide to Working with Recruitment Companies
If you're looking for a job and having trouble finding one, maybe it's time to consider working with recruitment companies. Cast a wide net in your employment search by utilizing the help of recruitment services. You'll expand your reach, and you might even discover...
5 Tips for Finding Your First Job Out of College
Are you overwhelmed by the prospect of finding your first job out of college? While finding that first job can be a frightening experience, especially when the job market is tight, it's never too early to begin your search. According to a survey conducted for the...
6 Tips for Finding Work in the Hidden Job Market
How are you supposed to get a job if you don't ever see the job openings? As it turns out, only half of all available jobs are ever posted publicly. So how do you break in? You have to be proactive. Take a look at these six tips that will help you break through the...
Second Interview Questions (And How to Answer Them)
Some people seem to just breeze through job interviews. There are others though who need a bit more preparation to be interview-ready. Whichever category you belong to, the good news is you passed the first interview and now, you just need to ace the second one. As...
How to Nail Your First Interview: Essential Tips for Success
Preparing for a job interview is both exciting and scary. You want the company to like you, but you want to make sure you understand and like the job as well. Thirty-three percent of bosses make their hiring decision within the first 90 seconds of the interview. The...