You’ve heard that you need to be on social media to see and be seen by the top companies on your employment wish list, but what does that mean? Can you really find a job on social media? The answer is yes, and while you have to do some work, the overall concept is surprisingly… Read more »
Category: Job-Seekers
Are Your Job Interview Answers Boring?
Do you think you’re ready for your next interview? Sometimes it is helpful to think about the person sitting on the other side of the desk from you rather than only focus on your own experience. They have probably already interviewed for this position before, so they may have heard many of the same answers… Read more »
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5 Skills That Bring Your Resume to the Top
Sending your resume in for a job posting online can be a risky endeavor. Hundreds of other potential candidates may have done the same thing, and a recruiter or hiring manager will need to review and reduce the number of applicants before they make the next move. As a job seeker, your only job is… Read more »
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4 Ways to Increase Your Confidence
Time and time again, when a manager is asked why they hire a specific individual over another, the reason and choice really comes down to confidence. Employers want to hire people who are comfortable in their skin and their ability to perform their job. But is confidence something you can cultivate? It really is. Even… Read more »
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Want to Be a Good Leader? Do These 3 Things
Being a good leader is a very different thing than being a manager. Leaders can go beyond management positions. They are the people who motivate us, encourage us and lead by example. So how can you become a good leader, regardless of what your title is today? Cultivating leadership skills are a great way to… Read more »
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Use the STAR Method in Your Next Job Interview
Interviews can be demanding and challenging even for the most seasoned professional. In truth, you hope that you only experience a handful of them throughout your career. Rather than trying to memorize tons of answers in anticipating an interviewer’s questions, try this approach. It is called the STAR method and it will help you focus… Read more »
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If You Can’t Sell This, Then How Can You Be Great in Customer Service?
A customer service job requires a lot of skills. You must have excellent communication skills, be able to talk to a variety of people in person or over the phone, and be able to sell or promote your product or service. But what many job seekers fail to realize is that a job interview is… Read more »
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Do You Know How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions?
Interviews are stressful enough, but when you add behavioral questions to the mix it is bound to make you more nervous. Behavioral questions are based on psychology and designed to determine how you might act in a specific situation. These types of questions often start with the phrase, “Tell me about a time when.” Before… Read more »
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4 Networking Tips for Introverts
For introverts, face-to-face networking is anxiety-inducing at best. The need to feel outgoing is overwhelming. Stress is triggered, the heart races, and palms sweat. Being introverted isn’t a personality flaw, it just means that you have to be creative about how you tackle the same issues that seem to come so easily to your extroverted counterparts.… Read more »
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What Skills Do Employers Really Want to See When Hiring New Grads?
With graduation season approaching, many graduates are wondering what is in store for them in the job market. You’ve learned a lot of things in your collegiate years, but often colleges and universities neglect to prepare students for the job search. If you’re applying for your first professional job out of college, what are employers… Read more »