About a year ago, I started to look for new higher paying job opportunities. I began the process of researching the best companies to work for in my area with the best benefits and compensation package. Then I hit the job searching platforms and began to apply to the positions I was qualified for. After […]
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The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis has affected every aspect of life, including job security. For many (if not all) employees working from home or still braving the commute to and from the office, this speculation raises concerns for unemployment, loss of benefits, pay cuts, and begs the question, “What do I do if I get laid
Résumé There it is, the correct resume spelling, in all it’s accentuated glory. Copy and paste, my friends. Copy and paste. I know you are here just to copy and paste the official spelling of resume, but for those of you who are genuinely curious how to spell resume with accents using keyboard shortcuts, continue
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Many job seekers think uploading your resume to any old job board and hitting that convenient little APPLY NOW button is all you need to do to get hired. Job boards make the application process seem super easy. But like anything that’s free and easy, it comes with some significant drawbacks. Like, 100+ people applying
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Don’t be fooled by how easy it is to apply for jobs online. According to a USNews article, only 15% of jobs are filled through job boards. As I have discussed in other posts, you are one of hundreds of applicants hitting the “APPLY NOW” button on any given application. That may seem like a
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Rejection is a frustrating reality of the job search. It can be downright depressing hearing “no” over and over again. Going through an interview drought is maddening when you feel like you are giving it your all. It’s important to break up the feelings of constant failure by accomplishing easily obtainable goals between applications and
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Turn the no’s into positive wins “Thank you for your interest, but we have decided to go in another direction.” This one phrase can stick a dagger into the heart of any job seeker. We’ve all been there before. Waiting patiently to hear from an employer only to be stung by rejection. But that “no”
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How many times have you uploaded your resume and hit Apply Now only to never hear back? The “resume black hole” can be extremely frustrating. Luckily, there are other ways to land your dream job. Today we are going to focus on one of the best tools for job hunters—LinkedIn. There are a few different
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We all know that having five years of experience for an entry level job is literally impossible. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to change up your career path or are job searching after college. Chances are you have found yourself wondering why it is so difficult to get hired with no experience. So,
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Frustrated with the job hunt? You’re not alone. Today we’ll go over five tips for getting through the process when it seems like nothing is going your way. 1 | Believe in yourself and your abilities This can be hard when experiencing frequent rejection or being ignored altogether, but it’s important to remember that you
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