The people you know can be the best way for you to find your next job. According to a 2012 survey by Right Management, person-to-person networking is the single most effective way to find a new job, with 46% of jobseekers identifying networking as the reason they found their most recent job. Read below and […]
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Getting Interviews, But No Job Offers?
If you’re getting interviews, your resume is doing its job — assuming you’re getting interviews for the types of jobs you want. But what you do before, during, and after the interview can increase your chances of getting the offer. Before the interview, do your homework! Review the company’s website and learn more about key […]
Assess How You’re Conducting Your Job Search
How do your get your resume into the hands of a decision-maker who has the authority to interview you? Applying to Online Job Postings: This is where most job seekers spend their time. There are many places where jobs are posted online. These can include the hiring company’s website or LinkedIn Company Page, niche websites […]
Not Getting Interviews? Re-Examine Your Resume
Not Getting Interviews? Re-Examine Your Resume A professionally written resume is ideally suited for one particular job target. This may be a specific job title (“administrative assistant”) or several jobs that are similarly suited — for example, senior accountant/finance manager/chief financial officer. If you’re not getting calls for interviews, your resume may be the issue. […]
Don’t Know What You Want In a Job? Stop and Engage in Self-Examination
If you missed our introductory blog post to this series last month, make sure to check it out here: What To Do When Your Job Search Is Not Working A successful job search requires that you identify and articulate your “career vision” — the type of work environment, location and lifestyle, and job you want […]
What To Do When Your Job Search Is Not Working
There are plenty of smart, successful people who struggle with finding jobs and/or a satisfying career. Why is this? Many times, they don’t know how to look for work. Most people have never been taught how to find a new job. So they do the things that they “think” they should do — applying for […]
Frequently Asked Job Offer Questions
What do I do if I accepted a job with Company A, but Company B offered me a job after I started my new position? If you have already started working at Company A, this puts you in an uncomfortable position. Your current employer has invested time and money in the hiring process and has […]
Seven Things To Do To Get Ready For Your Job Search
Seven Things To Do To Get Ready For Your Job Search If your goal is to get a new job in this year, here are seven things you can do to prepare yourself. Update your resume: Have you taken on additional responsibilities in your current job, changed your job target, or added new training or […]