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 […]
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How to Become an Industry Thought Leader
Leadership is a learned behavior and credibility earned. These are key factors to achieving long-term success in your career. Success is determined by those who lead in the industry. So, how do you become an industry thought leader? Kent Lewis, of Anvil Media, hosted a webinar on “How to Become an Industry Thought Leader” […]
Common Interview Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
We hosted a poll on LinkedIn to ask our audience which topic they wanted to hear about on our next podcast episode, and the most interesting topic for our community right now is – what are the most common interview mistakes job seekers make and how can I avoid making them myself? We answer […]
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 […]
The Benefit Employees Really Want
There are four most important needs a person attempts to get from their job, and these needs factor deeply into the job search: Achievement (job title), Security (a steady paycheck), Culture (a great team), and Freedom (a flexible schedule). We were curious to know which is most important to our audience of job seekers, so […]
How to Spot Diversity in a Company During Your Job Search
Diversity in a team is vital to a business’s success, but also to an employee’s career success and overall happiness. Companies that value different ideas and thought processes experience better growth and often reward their team members, making these companies the ideal places in which to work for both parties. Employers notice more productivity and […]
Guest Post: Keeping Your Small Business Afloat Through COVID-19
Guest Post: Keeping Your Small Business Afloat Through COVID-19 By Katie Conroy It’s a weird time to run a business. COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines seem to change by the day. It’s hard to tell when you’ll be allowed to gather in person, and harder to tell if you actually should. Some industries have it […]
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 […]
Guest Post: Should You Consider Forever-Remote Work As Your New Policy?
Should You Consider Forever-Remote Work As Your New Policy? By Kristina Perunicic Companies have been making a stride towards remote work environments for years now, but the recent coronavirus pandemic has forced many of them to take the plunge much earlier than expected. As the pandemic shows no signs of slowing down, companies like […]
