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““It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ―George Eliot
How to Gain Confidence after Rejections during Job Search
The cycle of the job search is a vicious one. Here’s how it works for many people. Search For A Job - Get Rejected - Lose Self-Esteem Once this cycle repeats itself a few times, you might find yourself in a position where your confidence is drained. Now, without even realizing it, everything you do isn’t [...]
9 Ways to Make an Eye-catching Resumé
When your job hunt begins, you want to make sure that your resumé stands out from the rest. In an increasingly competitive job market, you need to catch a recruiter or hiring manager’s eye with your credentials to give yourself the best chance of scoring an interview. Of course, you have to stand out for the [...]
Pros and Cons of Job Hopping [Infographic]
Job hopping - right or wrong? It all depends on the reason you do it. Like it or not, the trend is on the rise. You could be looking for better salary, better opportunities or a work culture that talks to you; the reasons may be many and employers need to be prepared to adjust to [...]
5 Ways to Stand Out as the Best Job Candidate During Election Season
This is a guest post by Vicky Oliver. Is your job search coinciding with this year's national elections? Your campaign for a "yes" vote from a hiring manager may require a more targeted strategy during the months when everyone's distracted by the fierce rancor and intense volume of this season's political campaigns. Candidates for the [...]
The Right Way to Reach Recruiters on Social Media
This is a guest post by Robyn Melhuish. You think you’re using social media like a networking boss. You’re tweeting at recruiters left and right, making connections on LinkedIn, and sending Facebook messages. But it’s not working. Why not? Because you’re probably doing it wrong. You can’t just send out a few messages and hope for the [...]
3 Things to Remember as You Approach Your Exit Interview
This is a guest post by Brandi Britton. When you’re about to quit a job and begin working somewhere else, it’s natural to want to focus on the future. But making sure your exit is a smooth one is equally important to your career. And that includes giving your full attention to what’s appropriately called the [...]