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The Importance Of Multi-Tasking
Published on 2012-04-26 13:50:14
We all have to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, whether it is in our personal or professional lives. Multi-tasking can be stressful, but it’s even more stressful if you don’t know how to do it properly. Multi-tasking in your personal life is one thing, but doing this in a professional setting is another because failing at [...] > read more
Job seeking strategies for the seasoned
Published on 2012-03-28 11:09:01
In this job market, there are a lot of job seekers. Some of these job seekers may be college graduates, career changers and in this case, seasoned workers. As a seasoned worker who is job seeking, you may find it to be more challenging than the other job seekers. The reason for this is because [...] > read more
Expectations change with experience
Published on 2012-02-23 10:09:27
Most of my expectations for this internship were changed within the first two hours. I thought that in an office such as this, an intern would have a limited experience learning only from what was heard or seen during their stay. When I found out that there were daily “mini meetings” where we learned to [...] > read more
How to Ace a Interview
Published on 2012-02-09 12:44:35
The most important thing about an interview is landing a job. As an intern I’m learning how to interview others, so my own skills can increase. I was just as nervous as the person sitting on the other side of the desk. I have never interviewed anyone, or thought about doing it. I’ve done a [...] > read more
Making your resume stand out: Sum it up!
Published on 2012-01-19 11:01:31
A basic resume shows an employer what experiences and skills we have and interviews are used to show an employer our characteristics that would otherwise be difficult to put on paper. However, there are other ways to catch an employer’s attention through your resume. Everyone is looking for a job, which means that employers will [...] > read more
Life After Your Internship
Published on 2011-12-08 10:24:59
A lot of interns feel they don’t know what to do once their internship is over. There are many options that one can take. The first action is to have an updated resume that includes the skills you’ve acquired during your internship. You can get an updated resume usually through the help of your supervisor [...] > read more
Seasonal jobs, is it worth the challenge?
Published on 2011-11-09 12:10:18
Job hunting is difficult in this job market and at some point, we all take what we can get. If a permanent job can’t be found, you can do nothing about it. So maybe pick up a seasonal job? Everyone has had a seasonal job at one point, whether it be a summer job or [...] > read more
Being a Manager is a Balancing Act
Published on 2011-10-25 11:51:21
So you want to be a Manager? Being a manager is part handling clients, part managing staff and part satisfying the company needs. Quite a balancing act! To be an effective manager, you need to have organization. The efficiency of the staff that a manager supervises will often reflect on the managers skills. Managers will [...] > read more
How To Calculate Your Job Search ROI…
Published on 2011-10-18 10:01:50
A Return On Investment (ROI) is a performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment. A ROI is viewed as a profitability ratio. However, a Return On Investment is not always based on money, it can be based on time. A ROI can also be applied to your job search. Are you using [...] > read more
Being Constructive With Criticism
Published on 2011-09-20 08:54:10
Constructive criticism in the workplace happens all the time. Constructive criticism, although a form of criticism, is not meant to be negative. However, there are many times when a manager approaches an employee the wrong way about something they feel the employee did not do right or can improve on. As a result, the employee [...] > read more
Don’t Fall In The Gap
Published on 2011-09-14 09:16:47
In this economy, many people have been out of work for quite awhile. They are faced with the dilemma of how to handle that gap on their resume. The first step is to create a functional resume. This is better than creating a chronological resume. A chronological resume shows your work history staring with the [...] > read more
Make your volunteer work work for you!
Published on 2011-08-24 13:02:37
Do you have a sociable personality and are not afraid to strike up a conversation with strangers. Have you tried social networking sites to try and find a job with no luck at all. Volunteering may open the doors you need to find a good job and get you the connections that could help you [...] > read more
Calling All Wannabe Entrepreneurs!
Published on 2011-08-03 11:54:23
Have you ever thought that you had what it takes to start your own business? Many have succeeded in becoming their own boss and are managing their new business with success. However, many others have found that starting their own business is not as easy as they had thought and have ultimately failed in their [...] > read more
Common Resume Mistakes…Part Two
Published on 2011-04-11 12:46:04
When an employer takes a look at your resume, they’re not just looking at your qualifications or work background, they’re taking the format of the document into consideration as well. A resume with an impressive work history means nothing > read more
“To Be Or Not To Be” Two Pages…
Published on 2011-03-24 14:09:10
Shakespeare said: “Brevity is the soul of wit.” But is brevity the soul of resume? As a recruiter, we encourage our applicants to have resumes that are as concise as possible, but not at the price of short-changing themselves and leaving > read more
The Secret Art of Job Interviews
Published on 2011-03-15 08:50:41
Job interviews are like a secret art form; there are protocols that must be followed. However, no one offers classes in interview decorum or discusses the "do"s and "don't"s. The only way to learn about how to present yourself at an interview is from > read more
Off-the-wall Interview Questions: What animal would you be?
Published on 2011-03-02 09:30:41
Imagine this: you're sitting in an office for a job interview. Everything is going well so far; the employer is impressed with your resume and your answers to his or her questions have proven adequate up to this point. You're almost in the clear and > read more
The Winter of our Discontent- in the job market.
Published on 2011-02-08 09:12:08
So many people have come to my employment agency in search of work since the beginning of the year. While we do have many more job opportunities than we did last year at this time, the market is nowhere near what is was, say five years ago. And the o > read more
Image is everything…
Published on 2011-01-06 11:24:34
In the job search, like in life, apparently image is everything. A recent study just came out that showed that employers were three times more likely to hire a job applicant who wore glasses. The reason? People wearing glasses are presumed to b > read more
Getting Responses to Your Job Application.
Published on 2010-12-13 09:31:46
In today’s economy recruiters are receiving more job applications than ever. With such a high volume of resumes, employers are able to get exactly what they are looking for in an employee. Here is some advice on how you give yourself a better chanc > read more
BONUSES, RAISES, PROMOTIONS- OH, MY!
Published on 2010-11-11 08:32:46
Year-end evaluation time is almost here- and that can mean bonuses and raises and promotions. Are you ready to make the most out of this opportunity? Yes, that’s right- I said OPPORTUNITY. How often do you have the chance to sit face to face > read more
Stand Out – For the Right Reasons When Interviewing
Published on 2010-11-01 09:09:57
Just like in life, it is important to stand out. But ensuring that you stand out for the RIGHT reasons is essential. Follow these simple tips for interviews and your job searching woes will be greatly reduce! Little things make a big difference. Int > read more
why should you not put personal information on resume?
Published on 2010-10-13 08:51:09
Why should you not put personal information on resume? Some people put their social security number on their resume, setting themselves up for identify theft. Furthermore this is not relevant information, and you may be viewed as unprofessional. So > read more
“NOT YOUR MOTHER’S RESUME!”
Published on 2010-09-27 13:26:39
“NOT YOUR MOTHER’S RESUME!” In today’s tough job market, resumes are getting more scrutiny than ever. You don’t want to go out in there with a document that stands out for all the wrong reasons. If you handing out resumes with any of the > read more
“TMI” on Résumés Can Hurt Your Chances for Employment As we all know in life
Published on 2010-09-15 10:58:00
“TMI” on Résumés Can Hurt Your Chances for Employment As we all know in life, “Too Much Information” cansometimes work against us.This is also very true when it comes to your résumé! Adding on additional information that is not required > read more
Straight up career Tips
Published on 2010-09-08 19:14:17
Straight Up Career Tips: People always ask me for my best career advice. I tell them strategy and planning play a huge part in your success in the work place. Organize yourself by utilizing the following tips and you will be on your way to the top! > read more
Overqualified, Schmoverqualified
Published on 2010-09-07 13:00:32
So last week I did a resume for someone who commented that she didnt want to play up the fact that she had an MBA because: Having an MBA is not as important as it was before the financial crisis. When i probed more deeply I realized that many job see > read more
What do you do when your boss plays favorities?
Published on 2010-08-11 14:07:57
As always everyone has a favorite person in life especially when it comes to your job profession. What if your boss did liked someone most in the office but not you? What do you do? Of course you always get left behind on the annual reviews and the g > read more