While searching for a job, you often get tied up in the mundane task of submitting resumes, acing networking events and perfecting your interview skills. But one thing that generally slips your mind is another hurdle that you might have to cross: background verification! Your heart starts to pound and questions fly through your mind: […]
Working in an unsatisfying job can significantly diminish your happiness, efficiency, confidence and self-worth. Too often, you make career decisions based on opportunities and/or your past experiences. If you majored in Economics, for example, odds are good that you will pursue a career in finances, even if you have no passion left for the same. […]
There are a hundred things that one is ready to do when it comes to job hunt. From finding contacts to developing skills, every step makes you closer to your dream job. Cover letters are an essential part of your job process that enhances your chances of being called. The article talks about seven ways […]
. Branding yourself for Successful Career 2. The Question is what do you stand for? 3. Why BRAND? Branding yourself isn’t entirely about who you are as an individual How valuable you are to others? People buy YOU not your product or service 4. Creating your Personal Brand Take inventory What message you convey? How do you convey? […]
Many job candidates make mistakes when it comes to defining hard and soft skills for their resumes. Some of the more common missteps include leaving out soft skills altogether, defining skills in terms that don’t carry much meaning to the employer and choosing the wrong skills to list. Compound these mistakes with other oversights like failing to […]
Your resume is only as good as the information you provide. Make sure you’re prepared with this list. Are you struggling with writing the perfect resume? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. According to a recent TopResume study, only 24 percent of professionals described themselves as “confident in their resume-writing ability.” This means that […]
Employers hire recruitment agencies to find job candidates. Agency recruiters do this by researching the open roles, identifying qualified people, screening the candidates, and providing support to the employer during selection of the new hire. Recruitment agencies are commonly confused with employment agencies. However, they are not the same thing; recruitment agencies serve employers, and […]