You’re looking for a job You’ve found yourself in the position where you’re looking for a job. It’s not often under pleasant circumstances that one finds themselves here, but you can determine what your job search experience will be like! So, where do you go from here? You need to be prepared. Have a game …
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Your College Degree, or Experience wins the jobs?
Hunting for a new job but bombarded with positions asking for a 4-year degree In today’s world, when we are out hunting for a new job we’re bombarded with positions asking for a 4-year degree. This is great in theory; the organization is seeking someone with knowledge of job processes and a fresh perspective. However, …
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We have gone with another candidate
Don’t Fret How many of us have applied to a job, gone to an interview and felt like we aced it, only to get the dreaded “We regret to inform you we have gone with another candidate”? If you’re wondering if it was something you did, I’m going to try to give you a little …
Interview follow up “Thank You” afterwards
Do you ever wonder what the appropriate interview follow up is after your first interview with a company? What if it went well? What if it didn’t go well? What if you were stumped on a few questions or there was an awkward pause? What if you weren’t as prepared as you thought? The first …
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2 Resumes torn apart by Applicant Tracking System(ATS)
Here is what a Resume will look like with a bunch of lines and boxes going through Applicant Tracking Systems(ATS) NOT A GOOD RESUME PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY________________________________________________________________________ Highly organized, adaptable, loyal and positive educator with years of experience in motivating, inspiring and developing young minds into critical-thinkers capable of thriving in today’s dynamic world. I possess …
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Get Recognized for Your Work – A Working Woman’s Guide to Making More Money
According to the White House women still earn an average of 77 cents for every dollar a man earns in the United States. It’s a discouraging statistic, but there are things you can do to make sure you are earning the most you can for the work that you do. Below are some tips for …
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Struggling to get a response to your job application? headache after headache? Read to get more “yes” responses
They are here to stay First off, Applicant tracking systems are here to stay and of course, no one likes them, not even the people using them. Unfortunately, they are set in place to limit the number of applications coming in, and split the good ones from the bad ones. This isn’t to say that …
“MJ” I’ve failed over and over and succeeded
Keep updating your Resume! Since I graduated college in December 2010 with a BS in Business Management from Rasmussen College, I have held many positions, and none lasted long. For various reasons, I either got fired or quit; therefore, I had to keep updating and crafting my Resume to find a new job, and then …
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Expanding Your LinkedIn Network
Are you wondering how you can gain connections and grow your LinkedIn network for business, recruiting or job search purposes? I’m going to give you some insight into ways you can achieve a robust network, and do it without bombarding strangers with requests. * Use the advanced option next to the search bar magnifying glass …
Is your Resume Winning Interviews?
There is quite a bit that needs to go into writing a Resume, especially if you want to award yourself with an incredible interview. Employers can receive hundreds of resumes in response to an advertised position. For every hundred Resumes received, only a few Resumes stand out from the crowd. Wouldn’t you want your Resume …
