There have been long-standing rules about resumes as long as there have been corporate jobs. But the job search is changing and some of the rules we thought were important are now considered outdated. So what do you need to leave off your resume? Here are just 5 things that we think can be left… Read more »
When you’re out of work it can really feel like it’s you against the world. But in truth, there are plenty of allies out there to help you with your job search. It’s up to you to make sure you’re doing everything you can to allow someone else to help you. Before you make a… Read more »
You certainly expect to be answering questions in your interview process. You expect the typical questions like “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” You also may expect the oddball questions like, “if you were a car, what kind of car would you be?” But have you considered the questions that you should be… Read more »
The first thing you do each day will set the tone for everything else. From the moment you open your eyes to the time you arrive for work, every action is a puzzle piece that will provide the roadmap for the day. But if you make sure you have all of your ducks in a… Read more »
You don’t have a lot of chances to make a first impression on an employer, so you need to make sure you’re paying specific attention to your cover letter. Most of the time, a formal cover letter is replaced by an email with your resume attached. This is the way the application processes have evolved… Read more »
Google is the search engine that changed the world. There were search engines before Google, but it quickly beat them in terms of branding and it’s ubiquitous on the internet. But still, you may not think about using Google itself to search for your jobs here in the Dallas area. And yet, this powerful engine… Read more »
Did you know that many of the nation’s top jobs in 2017 were right here in the Dallas Fort Worth area? That’s right, DFW was number one for job growth throughout last year. So what does that mean for job seekers and companies alike? Let’s take a closer look at some of the trends that… Read more »
If you’ve been in the job market for any length of time, you know the drill. Review job openings online and in print and send your resume to the ones that match your qualifications or interests. But what happens if you find a position that looks amazing on the screen but you’re not quite at… Read more »
If you’re facing the end of the year still within a job search, you may be concerned about your strategy going into 2018. Maybe there are some things you need to adjust. Or maybe you can alter some aspects to help you position yourself as the right candidate for employers. As employers wind down their… Read more »
The modern workforce is continually evolving, and now that baby boomers are looking forward to retirement, the next largest generation may be taking over some of those management roles. But are you ready for this kind of responsibility? And, if so, do you think you can manage other millennials in your office? Before you get… Read more »
