Securing a job in 2024 requires a strategic approach that aligns with the dynamic nature of the contemporary job market. As technology advances and the global economy undergoes transformations, job seekers must adapt and embrace new best practices to stand out in a competitive landscape. This article outlines key strategies for navigating the job search […]
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The Great Resignation
According to Yahoo News, “In April 2020, the U.S. unemployment rate increased by 10.3 percentage points to 14.7%, the highest rate and largest month-to-month increase in the history of this data since the Bureau of Labor Statistics first recorded it in January 1948. A year later, in April 2021, 3.8 million workers quit their jobs, […]
5 Benefits to Negotiate Other Than Salary
When you receive an offer letter for a new job, excitement sets in – as it should. Congrats! Take a breath and give yourself at least 24 hours before responding, to get yourself in the right mindset for negotiation. Yes, you have to negotiate the job offer. When you receive a new job offer, it’s […]
Internships vs. Externships
Internships vs. Externships What’s Best for You? We’ve all heard the saying that we need to “pay our dues” before. Simply put, we all have to put in the time and effort to begin our careers or break into something new; we all start at the beginning. For most, the beginning is an internship […]
How to Add Your Hobbies to Your Résumé
Our hobbies and interests in our personal life inform our professional interests and career goals. So, why would you not put them on your résumé? It’s alright, in fact encouraged, to add your hobbies to your résumé. However, there is a proper way to do it that tells the story of who you are and […]
7 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Headhunter for You
You’ve been searching and searching, and you know you have the skills and experience companies are looking for, but none of your potential job opportunities have worked out. You may not be getting second interviews, or you may not be getting the right offers that fit your needs. Does this sound like you? There are […]
How to Deal with Job Search Depression
Job Search Depression – it’s a real thing, and it sucks. You feel rejected and defeated by all the ghosting or just flat-out “NOs.” If you have a family or roommates depending on you, you may even feel like you’re letting down those who are important to you. Many are getting discouraged, especially during the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
