Tips for a Successful Interview

The interview – it’s the ultimate make or break point of the job search process. Prepare properly and have your ducks in a row, and you stand a good chance of being hired. Show up unprepared, and you may make a poor impression and squash your odds of landing the job. Here are some of the… Read More »

Cover Letter Writing Made Easy

When it comes to job hunting, there are two key components you’ll need – a resume and a cover letter. While most people understand the fundamentals of a resume, there’s often some confusion when it comes to a cover letter. Fortunately, writing a great cover letter that grabs the attention of potential employers needn’t be… Read More »

Common Interview Questions to Prepare Outstanding Answers For

The key to nailing a job interview is preparation and formulating the right responses ahead of time. That way there’s no hesitation, and you’ll be more likely to make a positive impression on your recruiter. Here are some of the most common interview questions you should be prepared to answer in a way that will… Read More »

How to Prepare for a Phone Interview

In the past, the majority of interviews were conducted entirely face to face. But now, phone interviews have become a common first step to filter applicants before moving to an in-person interview. According to Sanjeev Agrawal, founder of Collegefeed, “The global economy means more and more cross-border hiring, where an initial phone interview becomes even… Read More »

Employment Gaps? Prepare to Discuss Them During an Interview.

Even some of the brightest and most talented job candidates have at least one employment gap in their job history at some point for one reason or another. Unfortunately, this can be problematic and even a deal breaker if it comes up during an interview and you’re not equipped with a proper response. While there’s… Read More »

Should You Apply for a Job if You Lack Requirements?

Many times, job seekers will find themselves in a quandary where they see a job posting for a position they like, but they lack the necessary job requirements. In this type of scenario, they may wonder whether they should potentially invest their time as well as the time of the recruiter if it’s all for naught.… Read More »

Keep Your Job Search Moving

Many people have been in a situation where they’ve been looking for a job for a while and not having any success. This can create feelings of disillusionment, despondency and hopelessness, and quickly turn even the most ardent optimist into a pessimist. If you’ve found yourself in these circumstances, here are some strategies to stay motivated… Read More »

The Importance of a Complete LinkedIn Profile for Job Seekers

As the world becomes more and more tech oriented, job seekers and recruiters are turning to online resources like LinkedIn. In fact, Search Engine Journal reports “94 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates – and not only is LinkedIn use increasing with millennials, it’s also become the go-to service for professionals of all… Read More »

Writing an Administrative Resume that Stands Out

When selling yourself to recruiters and making a case that they should hire you for an administrative position, one of your most important tools is a resume. Not only should it encompass all of your skills and expertise, it should stand out in a way that gains more attention than the other run-of-the-mill resumes. Let’s… Read More »

Job Rejection: What’s Next?

Dealing with job rejection can be potentially painful and a major blow to your confidence. Nonetheless, it’s something that almost every job seeker will experience at some time or another. Fortunately, if you handle it the right way, you can often turn a negative into a positive and use it as an opportunity to improve… Read More »