Is it common courtesy or insulting to those around you? What are your thoughts on wearing headphones while you’re in the office? Certainly you don’t want to subject your co-workers to music and podcasts while everyone is trying to work, but what is wearing headphones really doing to the culture of your office? Do you… Read more »
Category: Job-Seekers
Is Relocating the Career Step You Need to Make?
Are you stuck? If you’re feeling burned out with your job, the problem may not lie in the job itself. A chance of scenery is often a good way to boost your excitement level again. Before you decide if relocation is right for you, there are some important things you need to consider. It is a… Read more »
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Research a Potential Employer to Stand Out in Job Interviews
Long gone are the days where you can show up to an interview with your resume in hand and wow them with your skills. Oh, you still need the right skills of course, but you also need to bring more to the table. One of the best ways you can impress a potential employer is… Read more »
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Switching Careers? Here’s How to Build Your Network
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 »
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Do You Know What Can Be Asked (Legally) in an Interview?
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 »
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What’s the Most Effective Way to Communicate in a Job Process?
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 »
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4 Ways to Overcome Gaps in Your Career
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 »
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Call Center Representative Profile | Dallas TX
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 »
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Are These Unique Resume Formats Right for You?
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 »
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Want the Job? Make Yourself Accessible
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 »