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Two Reasons Why You Must NOT Accept Unpaid Internships
Ready to apply for an internship? Would you accept an unpaid offer? Why or why not? Here are two reasons why you must not accept unpaid internships: Legal Nathan Parcells, co-founder and CMO of InternMatch, an online platform connecting the best intern candidates and employers, says, “The repercussions of unpaid internships go beyond compensation. Unpaid interns [...]
ATS Still Being Used to Scan Resumes – Here’s How to Let the Robots Read your Resume
Many employers are still going strong on ATS resume scanning. And while we wait for better technology or ways for resume scanning, it is good to know what you must do to ensure that your resume is read by these robots. Here's a detailed infographic by Hireright on how to make your resume 'robot-friendly':
Use these 5 Cs in your Resume to be more Competent at your Entry Level Job Search
The purpose of a resume is to convince the hiring manager or the recruiter that you are the best (or one of the best) candidate for the job. It is not an easy task to come through convincingly if you are an entry-level applicant or a career changer; but with some effort you can stand-out in [...]
How to Stand Out During Your Entry Level Job Search [Infographic]
You’ve got a 4.0, created the perfect resume, and established a flawless network of connections, but it takes a lot more than these things to gain the attention of employers. Today more than ever before, competition is fierce in the entry-level job market. As an entry-level job seeker, you’ve got to go above and beyond to [...]
Are You Prepared for Tricky Behavioral Interview Questions?
Behavioral interview questions are some of the toughest you may be asked by a potential employer, but they don’t have to be. We’ve answered some of the trickiest behavioral interview questions to make sure you don’t get stumped! 1. What did you like best and least about your previous job? GAME PLAN: This question [...]
High Tech Job Boom in Missouri
While Silicon Valley, and to a lesser extent New York, is still the nation’s undisputed high-tech center, it appears that there is a quiet revolution starting to happen in Missouri. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Missouri surpassed both California and New York for technology job growth in the first half of 2013, showing [...]