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““It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ―George Eliot
Best Foot Forward: 5 Things HR or Hiring Managers Look for in a Resume
Writing a resume requires time, skill, and hard work. Candidates should aim to impress hiring managers by articulating their experiences and why they are best suited for the job. Similarly, it is crucial to understand what hiring managers are looking for on a resume. Hiring experts state that they receive applications from many talented people who [...]
Only 2 Percent of the Resumes Sent to an Online Search Snag an Interview. Here’s How to Up Your Chances.
This is a guest post by Vicky Oliver Whether you’re job hunting for your first career position or for a career upgrade, finding a job isn’t easy. Yes, the economy is strong and employers are hiring, but every corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes on average -- and only four to six people are called in for an [...]
Putting Skills To Good Use: Hands-On Careers To Consider
There can be a real mix of people when it comes to their careers and what they might be particularly good at. On the one hand, no pun intended, people can be really good with their hands. They might be creative and think outside of the box, have a mind for problem solving and fixing things. [...]
3 Tips on Handling the Unconventional Job Interview
If you’re applying for a job and have an interview lined up, you’re probably preparing your responses to traditional personality questions (for example: “what are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?”) and looking carefully over your resume, in the process coaching yourself to talk about your past job experience, your applicable skills, and your academic background. You [...]
Step-by-Step Approach to Finding a New Job
When it comes to your career, you’re always going to have ups and downs. Although you may have dreams of what your ideal job will be, you won’t always get there right away. Nor will you experience an easy ride for getting there. Because each of our career paths will always be unique. And coming across [...]
6 Good Reasons To Look For A New Job
If you fancy the challenge of a new career, any time is a good time to look for a new job. However, in certain circumstances you may be torn as to whether leaving your current job is the right decision. There may be perks to your current job such as good pay or flexible work hours. [...]