While finishing school is an exciting chapter in a new graduate’s life, it’s often a stressful time too. After graduation comes the inevitable job hunt, which can be a nerve-racking experience for new grads looking to enter the workforce. There’s good news for 2015 graduates, though: employers are planning on hiring more new graduates this […]
Congratulations! You have studied hard and graduated with all the necessary qualifications in hand. Now it is time to get out in the real world and work. There is seemingly no end to the amount of advice you may encounter along the way. Case in point, a recent Lifehack article illustrates how successful people behave differently than […]
When preparing for an interview, it is important to know the company you are hoping to get a job with. Look them up online. Check out their profile on Linkedin. What are their values? Are they involved with community activities? If you show that you took the time to learn about them, they may feel […]
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Of all the Interviewing Tips that are out there, some of the most important ones relate to the employers perception of you as a prospective employee. Writing thank you notes after an interview may seem like a waste of time but the impression it can give the employer of you is crucial. It can be a great way […]
The internet is the easiest way to job hunt. Jobs are at your fingertips. With a resume and cover letter, you can apply to many jobs through their preferred method. Along with online job boards, social media provides an outlet for job searching. Here’s how to Utilize social media in your job search. Facebook Facebook […]
There are many reasons why employers may not hire you even when you’re a model interviewee. You’ve crafted a dynamite resume, practiced answering the toughest questions, and even wrote your thank you letter in advance to avoid procrastination. So despite your high level of preparation, why hasn’t the employer called you to offer a job? […]
Plenty of different jobs are out there, but how do you get one? Here are 10 steps to finding a job: 1. Search for listings. Job search engine websites, company websites and networking sites are good places to look, but not all jobs are posted publicly. GradCast.com is a great place to connect with hundreds of thousands […]
During an interview, you promote yourself and your talents to a potential employer. But after the interview, you have even more chances to reinforce to the interviewer that you’re a great choice for the position. Here are some tips and examples on how to follow up after an interview: First, make sure that you have the […]
You did it. You pounded the pavement, pushed your resume into the hands of anyone who would take it, and called time and again to check on your application status. And you did it! Your hard work paid off, and you landed an interview. Now comes the tough part. You can feel the apprehension building […]
Finding a job is a big deal. You have to let people see you and, most uncomfortable of all, judge you. Because of this, it is understandably crushing when a company that you really wanted to work for doesn’t call you back. The lack of contact could be due to several reasons: a large […]
Resume writing can be the hardest part of finding a job. There are plenty of guides that will tell you what to write and how to word it, but sometimes you do better finding your own voice. Here are five things, however, that every resume must have: Keep it neat. Make your resume have a […]
Interviews usually go well when you are prepared, but there’s also usually a moment where you’re just not sure what to say. What do you do if you get stumped during an interview? These tips will help you discover the fine art of second-guessing with professional style! #1: Ask for clarification – Employers often word […]
Your resume is more often than not your first introduction to a potential employer. So getting resume writing right is of vital importance in order to enhance your likelihood of getting to the interview stage and, hopefully, get a job offer. Along those lines, U.S. News has six suggestions that could really enhance the impact […]
Advice for job interviewing abounds, and much of it is focused on how to answer commonly asked questions during the interview. But there are some other interviewing tips you’ll want to think through: what questions you should ask the interviewer. A job interview will frequently end with the hiring manager or boss asking if you […]
If you are looking for a job, then you know what a difficult process it can be. Competition for open positions can be fierce so it is best to shine as brightly as you can to get noticed. One of the most important opportunities to sell yourself and your abilities to an employer is at […]
Just about any advice you will ever receive on the subject of how to prepare for an interview will include tips on the importance of dressing professionally. But how are you supposed to show up dressed in professional clothing when the whole reason for the interview is that you don’t have a job at all or the […]
If you are in the process of looking for employment, it’s helpful to remember where you applied. You want to connect the dots when someone calls back for an interview. It will certainly come in handy when you start sending out resumes and applying for job applications left and right. It will also prevent applying […]
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Whether you’re getting ready for a specific job interview or just sharpening your skills for the future, rehearsing a mock interview is a great way to help you prepare. Ask a friend or colleague to play the role of the boss and practice greeting the interviewer, maintaining eye contact, sitting for an hour in an […]
#1: The Conflict Question – Employers love to ask potential employees how they have overcome conflict in the past. Sometimes employers will make this question job specific. Other times, they keep it general on purpose just to see your response. Regardless of the specificity, keep your answer professional. Even if you’ve never held a public […]
So you’ve just finished another job interview, and you feel like you’ve aced it. Now what? This post will let you know the best ways to follow up after a job interview without being annoying. First–before you even walk out the door–ask what the next steps will be. This can relieve a great deal of […]
We often hear of common reasons why we don’t get the job, yet we never hear it from the employer’s mouth. No job interviewer will ever tell potential candidates why someone else was chosen. It’s easy to ask them why, but is the answer true or something to make you feel better? The Reasons Employers will […]
top reasons why companies won’t hire you? A magic formula that you can address, apply to yourself and reverse your fortune? Okay, yes, every hiring decision may be different in some way. And, no, there may not be any actual list of reasons for not hiring a person that the head of Human Resources can check […]
Valentines Day has been around for a long time, and is widely considered the most romantic day of the year. Named after one of many Catholic Church declared saints, St. Valentine’s Day is celebrated in several countries throughout the world. Here are some fun facts about Valentine’s Day that you may not have known. Just behind […]
Looking for work when you are unemployed is a cycle everyone goes through. Whether you are Finding your first Job, been unemployed for a while, or suddenly lost your job, there is no substitute…we must stay positive. However, it is tough to stay positive when there is so much negative energy surrounding you. If you […]
A professional looking social media site, website, or document isn’t complete without proofreading. Placing documents online is going to catch a lot of eyes, and these eyes are going to spot any grammar or spelling mistakes on the site. Bad English composition is going to ruin strategies involving Marketing yourself, social network, to find a job and […]
Daily Writing Tips has a pretty good series of suggestions on resume writing. Let’s focus on item 13, “Achievements instead of responsibilities.” Many people when listing what their roles were at previous places of employment will simply list what their job titles and maybe a brief sentence of their responsibilities. For example: Programmer/Analyst with responsibility […]
So, you put in the work, your resume and application have been accepted and you have been contacted for an interview! Excellent! But what do you do from here? Read up on these three tips to a great interview to learn more about what you should, and should not, do to score that new job. […]
You did it! You landed that all important interview. This means that your potential new employer liked what they saw on your application, and would like to get to know you a bit better. After all, they wouldn’t have called you had you not impressed them. So if you want to continue to impress them, […]
Do you know what your resume says about you? There is a wealth of information contained in that document–aside from your skills and experience– much of which you may not even be aware of. Experts say that a recruiter will scan you resume for about six seconds before deciding whether or not to give you […]
Most of us feel nervous going to a job interview, whether it’s our first one or the twentieth time we’ve done it. The best way to calm those nerves is to be prepared, and the best way to prepare yourself is to practice. What follows are two examples of difficult question categories to help you […]
Christmas is everyone’s favorite time of year. The family, the gifts, the gatherings, the food (the time off of work!). But did you know that the current incarnation of Santa Claus was only adopted in the 19th century? Even though the jolly, fat man has been around since the Middle Ages, it was the red suit […]
What would Christmas be without the songs and movies that help shape the season? Imagine cozying up on the couch and not having A Christmas Story or It’s a Wonderful Life to watch and get you into the spirit, or turning on some music and having Frosty or Rudolph absent. Sure, by the end we […]
We all celebrate Christmas in different ways. Some people open presents on Christmas Eve, while other wait until the morning of Christmas Day. Some people eat ham and turkey, while others prefer Italian food or pizza. But did you know that in Australia they oftentimes celebrate Christmas on the beach because December in Australia is […]
So you’ve landed an interview for your first professional job; your first real job. You’re excited, anxious and nervous all at the same time. On one hand, the day can’t get here quick enough, and on the other, it’s coming up way too fast. This is a good time to slow down, take a deep […]
There is a lot of focus on questions an interviewer will ask you, and the best way to answer them. What’s less discussed, and just as important, are the questions you ask the interviewer. Asking poignant questions during an interview could be what makes you stand out when there are many qualified candidates. Consider these tips […]
Crafting the perfect resume is crucial to job success. Not only is it important in getting your foot in the door and landing that interview, it also much important after the fact. Those who you list as references can sometimes make or break your chances of a job offer. Don’t make these common mistakes. Never […]
It’s almost Thanksgiving, a time to be thankful for lots of things, including the traditional four or five day break from school or work. While you get ready to take a much-needed rest from working or studying or doing your internship, read a bit of history and some fun facts about Thanksgiving, and use them […]
One in five employers hired a candidate because of their volunteer work. While that doesn’t sound good, candidates need to add everything they can through Resume Writing to increase their chances of being hired. Volunteer work is another way of making sure you’re the best candidate for the job. Volunteer work is an excellent way to […]
The interview is perhaps the most important aspect in deciding whether you get the job. And while you are most likely more worried about looking the part and rehearsing your lines, your potential HR representative might be out for blood, and you may be their target. After all, an interview is just as much about […]
Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. Just have a seat and relax. We don’t bite… trust us. We have changed things up a bit to celebrate the creepiest of creepy and the spookiest of spooky holidays that only comes once a year (no not Tax Day), Halloween! Every year around October 31st, thousands of […]
Employers spend a lot of time and money to hire the right workers. They typically like to look beyond your resume and cover letter to decide whether to bring you in for an interview. Many check what you’ve been doing online to see if you fit in with their corporate culture. So before even think […]
Knowing what to not do during an interview might just make the difference in whether or not you get that job! Having the experience and background necessary for a position is important of course, but how you present yourself is also incredibly important. Here on some tips on what to avoid doing and saying at your interview! […]
Many articles focus on what you need to do to prepare, ace and what to wear for the interview. Employers, on the other hand, have one goal in mind: to find the right employee. As many interviewees will mention, training for the interview is not the same as being in one. It’s hard to read […]
Twenty-five year old Marina Shifrin quit her job recently. For Ms. Shifrin, a former of employee of Taiwanese animation company Next Media Generation, the traditional process of separation that includes a polite letter of resignation apparently failed to fit the bill. Instead, Ms. Shifrin sent a very powerful message to her employer — and to the world. […]
The days of the white-collared, starched hat nurses in the dental office are gone. These ladies have been replaced by tech-savvy, upbeat assistants who work as a team to accomplish patient services with a minimized number of steps. Do you have the latest info on the job market for dental assistants? Dentists are realizing that […]
Some things never change, like Reading, Writing and ‘Rithmetic. But the modern-day job search — and resume writing — is definitely different from even just a few years ago. The prevalence of computers and the Internet in today’s world has radically altered the way you will search for and apply to jobs these days. So […]
When the air-conditioning goes out or the heater starts blowing hot air in the middle of summer, it’s time to call heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, also known as technicians. They keep climate control systems in working order. Their training can come from post-secondary programs that last from six months to two years, or from […]
Kynsie Benefield spoke on behalf of Gradcast.com at the request of Gradcast.com’s Director of Business Development Bill Brooks during the TACTE Conference on April 5th 2017 at the Southpark Omni in Austin. Kynsie reported to the group of 200 plus Texas Career and Technical administrators and educators that the results from Gracast.com had resulted in […]
Effective resume writing is not some one-size-fits-all concept that affords the same experience to every person looking for a job regardless of experience, education or employment requirements. A variety of resume styles are available that can be exploited by those bringing specific strengths to the job hunt while downplaying specific weaknesses in your history. The corporate middle […]
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