Everything is different in our new normal; the pandemic year affected all facets of our lives. Job searching, especially, will be very different in 2021, following the 2020 pandemic. Like with everything else, we all have to adjust to the changes in this new era. Though 2020 put a lot of obstacles in our way, […]
Category: Networking
How to Turn Your Internship into a Full-Time Job
Internships are a great opportunity, especially for recent college grads. Why? Because an employer’s intentions with an internship could be temporary help at a cheaper rate or because they want to try out ways to recruit new stellar talent. By joining a team as an intern, you have your foot further in the full-time employment […]
Tips for Building a Personal Brand
Tips for Building a Personal Brand For Your Job Search & Beyond If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past decade, you’ve probably heard the term, “your personal brand.” And those very same people who have dropped the term have probably also told you that you need one. But why do […]
The Hiring Process from the Recruiter’s POV
With furloughs, lay-offs, and full terminations happening at companies nationwide, many employees have found themselves back on the job search. As you go through interview after interview and send in application after application, you’re probably wondering what the hiring manager is thinking through the whole process. Are you asking yourself: What is the hiring process […]
How to Create a Compelling LinkedIn Profile
In the digital age, it’s impossible to job search effectively without an online presence, especially in regard to LinkedIn. Your profile is your online résumé, with one crucial difference: write it in first person. Recruiters and hiring managers are actively looking on LinkedIn for their next prospect. So, how do you get noticed and land […]
Changing Careers During COVID-19
If you were recently laid off, you’re most likely deciding your next move with all this new free time. Now is the time to rethink the direction in which you want to take your career. If you’ve recently lost your job, choose to think of this as an opportunity to find what you really want […]
6 Things to Do If You’re Laid Off During COVID-19
We’re in an uncertain time and many companies are having to make cutbacks to reduce expenses. Unfortunately, one of those cutbacks is to staff. Several people are losing their jobs and they’re left wondering, “what now?” We all feel a little lost at the moment. We’re all looking for some answers to our laundry list […]
Your Body Talks: The Dos and Don’ts of Body Language During an Interview
Interviews are our worst fear realized; Every little thing we say and do is being carefully judged. So, our body language matters as much as the language we’re speaking when answering questions. But, there’s good news. Body language is as much for you as it is to impress them. Your body sends messages internally while […]
Skills Employers Are Looking For
There are two types of skills that employers are looking for: soft skills and hard skills. Soft skills are interpersonal; they’re qualities a person has learned overtime through their experiences and often have naturally. Hard skills are proficiencies that can be learned through education and training and often have physical representations, like certifications or degrees, […]
Interview with Kent Lewis
Changing or progressing your career and working through your job search can be discouraging. You may be seeking guidance from career coaches on YouTube, asking friends or former colleagues for support, or setting up calls with mentors. It’s a rough road, we understand. You may be recollecting on your entire career-life, dating back to your […]
