A job interview is the first impression that you will be giving to a potential employer. Thoroughly review these helpful tips for a successful interview: Know the company with which you are meeting; research their website, conduct a Google search, and find any other information available online. Understand the position and its responsibilities before the meeting. [...]
LinkedIn has positioned itself long-term as one of the most important tools for both Job Seekers and Recruiters. Since LinkedIn users share their professional online presence, it has opened up doors for Recruiters to do the following: Post Jobs. Recruiters post open positions on LinkedIn and users can apply directly to these postings with their [...]
How to Prepare for a Job Interview When a job seeker is extended an invitation by an employer to interview for a position, it’s a privilege and should be treated as such. Proper and thorough preparation for a job interview is crucial for moving on to the next step in [...]
Looking for a new job doesn’t have to be a full-time job if you utilize your time and resources wisely: 1. Update your resume and references. Before you start your job search, make sure your resume is updated with your current position, latest software used, and most recent accomplishments. Since you’re working and cannot [...]
Advice on Selecting a College Major - Sooner or Later you have to Choose a Major, Because No College or University Awards a Diploma in “Undecided” As a college student, it may be difficult to choose a field of study when your future career is unclear and still undefined. If you are certain of your [...]
“How you handle leaving a job says as much about your character and faith as the way you conducted yourself on the job.” - Diane Paddison Resigning from a job can be a tough decision, no matter how long you’ve been in the role. Whether you’ve been with the company for 10 months or 10 [...]
As the old saying goes, “You only have one chance to make a good first impression” and this is especially true when submitting your resume for a job opening. Recruiters receive hundreds of resumes for one job posting. Due to the sheer volume of resumes, it is important for a recruiter to quickly screen each [...]
Prior to any job interview, it is necessary to do your homework on the company. It is highly likely that you will be asked to answer the question, "What do you know about our company?" at some point during the interview. Employers use this question to gauge a candidate's interest level in the position as well [...]
Working with a staffing agency or recruiting firm is useful for both the employer that is looking to hire as well as the employee that is looking for a job. Staffing firms spend 100% of their time and resources focused on finding the best fit candidates for their clients' vacant or hard-to-fill positions. Hiring Managers: [...]