How To Justify Your Value On Your Resume

There is a lot of resume advice available today. Many experts suggest that you need to provide data that justifies your value but what does that actually mean? Your job as a candidate is to provide as much detail as possible that will engage a prospective employee. They need to see how your specific combination… Read more »

Fired For A Past Job? How To Spin That In Your Favor In An Interview

No one wants to be fired from a job, but that doesn’t mean it has to be the end of a promising career. You’ll be faced with plenty of opportunities to recover from your mistakes. However, don’t let the issue compound itself by mishandling it in an interview. It is your job to sell your… Read more »

Hiring Trends In Dallas For Winter 2014

2014 brought its own set of challenges and triumphs. The job outlook began to pick up and businesses were dipping their toes back into innovation. The job market transitioned from survival to success. Texas has been at the forefront of many of these advances. The job landscape is always changing and hiring managers need to… Read more »

Using LinkedIn To Enhance Your Career

LinkedIn, like any online tool, is only as good as the information you provide on it. Filling out a basic online profile and letting it sit without engaging with the community does not position your information properly so it can be found by hiring managers on the site. LinkedIn needs active engagement to work properly.… Read more »

How To Ask For A Reference Letter

References are essential in today’s competitive job market. In order to impress upon a potential employer you not only need to have a killer resume, great interviewing skills, and the right personality fit for their environment you also need to prove that you can do what you say you can. The only way to communicate… Read more »

Networking Tips And How To Avoid Burning Bridges

Everyone tells you that networking is important when you’re searching for your next job. However, very few places offer real advice for how to accomplish this correctly. Networking is a skill that is developed over time and takes a lot of practice so how can you ensure that you are getting things right? Here are… Read more »

Relocating To Texas For Work? 5 Tips To Help You

Are you considering a move to Texas for a job? Or maybe you’ve already packed up the car and the family and are heading to the Lone Star State. Wherever in Texas you’re going there are a few tips that can help you settle in. Let’s take a look at 5 things you want to… Read more »

Factors To Consider When Debating Between Jobs

You have two employment opportunities to consider. How do you know which will be a better fit for you? There is power in having a choice like this but that also means significant responsibility in choosing the right one. How do you know you’re making the right decision? Here are some factors to consider when… Read more »

Underqualified? Here’s How to Land Your Dream Job Anyway

Should you apply for jobs you’re not qualified for? The conventional answer is no but what if that isn’t always true? Every time you look through job postings you second guess yourself or your skills but that doesn’t mean that you aren’t capable of handling the job that you really want. If you find yourself… Read more »

Be Flexible – Negotiating Salary for Your New Position

There is a lot of advice for job seekers regarding resumes and interviews but what happens when the interview is over and you’ve received a job offer? Salary negotiations may be the most important conversation you have with your new employer so it is essential that you are prepared. Here are some tips to successfully… Read more »