In the age of digital communications and social media, job seekers need to consider the implications of what they have available to the public on the internet. Some companies do check public profiles before making hiring decisions, including your Instagram, Twitter, and even public Facebook feeds. Are you confident that they will make you an… Read more »
Category: Job-Seekers
10 Reasons to Make the Move to Dallas
Everything’s bigger in Texas. And that’s true for the economy, the housing market, and all the cultural events happening in and around Dallas. Have you considered a big move? If you want to go big, it doesn’t get better than Texas. Here are the top 10 reasons you should make the move to Dallas. 1.… Read more »
Pros of Interviewing for A Position You Don’t Think You Want
If you’re job hunting, you’re probably pretty aware of what is and isn’t a waste of your time. You may have been invited to interview for a position you don’t think you want. Your gut instinct tells you to say no, but what if there were benefits to this exercise. There are several pros of… Read more »
The Interview: Why Being Yourself Is Best
Saying what you think an employer wants to hear in an interview can feel like a good idea at the time. But it may not be your best bet to landing the job of your dreams. It’s important that you feel empowered and comfortable being yourself or you may find yourself in a situation that… Read more »
3 Ways to Conquer Your Job Search Anxiety
Finding a job is stressful. This is especially true if you have found yourself unemployed and need a new position to help you stay afloat. You may start to feel desperate and this feeling can derail a productive job search. But you don’t have to let your anxiety dictate the next stages of your career.… Read more »
What Can You Do to Get Your Resume Past the Scanning Software?
You may already be familiar with artificial intelligence when it comes to the smart speakers, like Alexa, in your home. Did you know that companies have been using AI for years to track applicants through resume scanning software? Your resume is scanned to determine if you’re a fit for their open position. So how do… Read more »
Job Interview Blues? 3 Ways to Be Excited for the Next One!
Interviewing can be hard, especially if you’ve been on the job market for a while. You feel like you have to just get through it and hope for the best. But interviewing is your chance to shine with a potential employer, and they can tell when you have the blues. Your attitude can make all… Read more »
Are You “Overqualified?” Turn that into an Advantage
Has anyone ever told you you’re overqualified? When you hear a recruiter or hiring manager say these words, it can strike fear into your heart. What can you do about it? When it feels like companies are looking right through you like you don’t exist, it can be frustrating. They’re concerned that you’ll get bored… Read more »