Category: Job-Seekers

Acing a Group Interview

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Employers are constantly finding ways to make interviews easier and more effective. The cost of making a bad hire is a burdensome one, and innovative new approaches to interviews are proving effective tools in the hiring process. One innovative approach that is gaining in popularity is the group interview. Don’t worry – group interviews don’t… Read more »

Land Your Next Job Using These Unconventional Tactics

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It can be a tough market for job seekers out there. The economy is up and down, with no clear end in sight. And traditional job search methods can result in your resume ending up in a heap of dozens — or even hundreds. To find your next career opportunity, you have to stand out.… Read more »

Spleling Cuonts: 3 Ways to prevent typos and grammar mistakes from costing you job offers.

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From a young age, we were taught to dot our i’s and cross our t’s. Yet, as adults, checking our work for typos and basic grammar is far from the highest priority. While it might not be your highest priority, grammar and spelling are essential parts of your job search. Hiring managers may see several… Read more »

3 Tips For Successfully Applying to Out-of-State Jobs

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The job market continues to improve, and with that, the competition for jobs remains fierce. You’ve read the advice of experts and have polished your resume, prepared for the interview, and have crafted a superior cover letter. But, now you’ve decided a relocation is in order. Standing out from the pack when applying to jobs… Read more »

Can Video Resumes Help You Stand Out from Other Candidates?

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Today’s job marketplace offers a wide array of tools and technologies to help you show off your accomplishments and qualifications. One of the most recent tools, and one that is gaining a lot of traction, is the video resume. Are video resumes the next great tool for job seekers? While a video resume might not… Read more »

Why Resumes and Cover Letters Still Matter

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Let’s face it, technology has become an integral part of the hiring process. More and more candidates are finding new career opportunities on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. But, have the old “brick and mortar” standbys, the resume and cover letter, become obsolete as social media takes over? Old Fashioned Resumes and Cover Letters Still Make… Read more »

Don’t Be Overlooked: Tips to Stand Out in an Interview if You’re Unemployed

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In today’s economy, many talented professionals across the Dallas / Fort Worth market have had instances of unemployment. As things continue to improve; however, and you gain job interview opportunities, it’s important to stand out, and not have any periods of unemployment bar you from gaining a new position. Don’t be overlooked! Here are ways… Read more »