Posts Categorized: Job Search Tips

How to Write Emails Without Sounding Like a Jerk

Whether you’re a professional on the job, a student looking for an internship, or someone on the job hunt, learning how to write professional emails is essential for proper business communications. But people can sometimes have issues when it comes to tone, grammar, and word choice that can make you sound ruder than you intend… Read More »

6 Ways to Improve Your Digital Resume

As technology has changed, the way we apply to jobs has changed with it. And as we move into an increasingly digital world, we have to start rethinking the way we build our resumes. Some resume building tips remain tried and true, but there are some things that need to get with the times. Here… Read More »

How to Achieve Success in the New Year

New Year’s means new beginnings and a fresh start. It’s a great time to reflect on the past, review what goals you did (or didn’t) achieve and reassess those goals. The new year gives us an opportunity to make changes or redirect ourselves to help achieve those long-term goals. And although it can be a… Read More »

5 Tips to Improve Your Resume’s Readability

In a digital world, having a well-written, readable resume is more important than ever. Many companies use applicant tracking systems, which filter out resumes before they even get to human hands. But even if a human looks it over, depending on that person’s computer, the formatting of the document can get ruined. Here are some… Read More »

Here’s How to Nail Your Job Interview!

Keep in mind that the goal of an interview is to get an offer of employment. Once you have an offer, you’re in the driver’s seat and can decide whether it’s the right position for you. Here are 12 ways to make sure you’re the number one candidate for the job!     # 1:… Read More »

Finding a Job is Your 2017 Goal – Now What?

It’s 2017, and like many other Americans, you made your New Year’s resolution as the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve. You decided that this year will be the year you find a new job. But, how do you accomplish this goal? According to research from the University of Scranton, 92% of New Year’s resolutions… Read More »

5 Signs You Should Not Accept a Job Offer

You’ve interviewed for a position and, on the surface, the job is a perfect match. But you have noticed a few red flags during the interview that cause you to hesitate about accepting a job offer. Are these issues important or not?  Let’s look at five warning signs that indicate it may be better to… Read More »

10 Interview Thank You Note Tips that May Land You the Job

You did it! You nailed your latest job interview and you are confident that the recruiter will be extending a job offer. You leave the company on an emotional high with a smile on your face. You think to yourself, “I have this job in the bag.” It is a great feeling to know that… Read More »

10 Applicant Tracking System Tips to Get Your Resume Into Human Hands

Have you responded to job posting after job posting with little or no success, leaving you with the feeling that your resume has been lost in a cyber Bermuda Triangle? If so, you’re not alone. A common applicant complaint is that they never get interviews or even responses after they submit their resumes to a… Read More »

What LeBron Teaches Us About Burning and Rebuilding Bridges

With the much anticipated 2014 NBA season under way, now is a good time to reflect on how LeBron James went from Cleveland’s hero to villain, and back to hero again. He burned a bridge with his employer, the Cavaliers, and his customers, the fans in Cleveland, who supported and loved him from his high… Read More »