Category: Job-Seekers

Switching Careers? Here’s How to Build Your Network

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They have always said it isn’t what you know but who you know. This has never been more true than when you’re switching careers. The most successful career changers know that building your network is one of the most essential aspects of the new process of finding a job outside of your experience. How can… Read more »

Do You Know What Can Be Asked (Legally) in an Interview?

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The interviewing process has caused many sleepless nights and anxiety attacks for plenty of job seekers. When you add to it the concerns of how to answer inappropriate questions, or what questions are inappropriate at all, it can become more nerve wracking. So how do you know what a potential employer can and can’t ask… Read more »

What’s the Most Effective Way to Communicate in a Job Process?

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While you’re searching for a job, there are plenty of instances when the communication needs to be initiated by the hiring company. But there are other times when it is up to you to communicate to the hiring manager. You need to be in control of your job search as much as possible. How do… Read more »

4 Ways to Overcome Gaps in Your Career

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Not every career follows a straight and narrow path. What do you do when there have been detours along the way? Resume gaps are often looked at as a red flag by potential employers, but they don’t always tell the whole story. If you have been climbing the corporate ladder by the stairs, how do… Read more »

Call Center Representative Profile | Dallas TX

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You’ve probably noticed several postings lately for call center representatives in the greater Dallas area. As technology and businesses move into this part of Texas, support positions follow quickly. Call center representatives have a vital role in many organizations. If you’re considering pursuing a job as a call center rep, here are some things you… Read more »

Are These Unique Resume Formats Right for You?

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Is your skillset unique or not standard for your industry? If so, you may be finding that conventional resume formats don’t tell your story in the right way. You might benefit from some more creative resume solutions. Without going too far to the opposite extreme, considering an alternative resume format for your professional narrative might… Read more »

Want the Job? Make Yourself Accessible

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Hiring managers have a very difficult job. They post an open position and hundreds of candidates may answer. Going through those resumes, the hiring manager needs to narrow down the field to a manageable number to call and discuss the job. Only a few of those will be invited for a face-to-face interview. Because of… Read more »

Sell Yourself in 30 Seconds

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Have you ever heard of an elevator pitch? If you found yourself in an elevator with someone who had all the power to make your dreams come true and you had less than a minute to sell your idea, what would you say? You never know when you might need to make an impressive sales… Read more »

Select the Right Staffing Firm

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Not all staffing companies are created equal. If you’re looking for a job, it is important that you choose the right staffing agency for your employment needs. When you meet with a recruiter you’re interviewing them at the same time they’re interviewing you, so don’t be afraid to ask questions about their process, the success… Read more »

Build A Brand Online

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Today’s world of social media and online interaction has changed the job search process forever. Now, hiring managers are using all of the available information to vet, screen, and otherwise determine the quality of job candidates. In order to make the best impression, you need to spend time creating your own online brand that will… Read more »