Work from home jobs have become the new normal, and more and more companies are offering opportunities to do a wide variety of work remotely. A common question is whether people with no experience can find virtual jobs, and the answer is absolutely yes. Whether you're a parent, student, recent graduate, or someone looking for a career change, you can find a position that suits … [Read more...]
Why You Don’t Need to Be Afraid to Change Careers Right Now
The jury may still be out on whether we're in a recession, but the job market has already begun to soften. You can see the first cracks exactly where you would expect. At Robin Hood, for example, where they recently cut 23 percent of the workforce, you can draw a straight line between staff reduction and a reduction in market confidence. We all know inflation is changing the … [Read more...]
Endless Self-Doubt, Butterflies and Matching Core Values: Why the Job Search is Just Like Dating
Imagine you’re on the way to a date with a person you’ve only met online. You know lots about them already (actually, far more than you’ll ever admit to), and you think that they’re pretty attractive from their profile and the way you've interacted over messages so far - this date could have real potential. You’re nervous about meeting them, so you've made yourself look as … [Read more...]
Top 3 Things to Delete from Your Resume Today
As a hiring manager, I’ve seen the gambit when it comes to resumes. Some have been beautiful, concise, and inspiration for redoing my own! Others are cluttered, lacking crucial details, or full of redundant info. I once received a 16-page resume for an entry-level job! As you can guess, that candidate was not hired. So what about you. You’ve got great experience, so how … [Read more...]
How LinkedIn Recommendations Can Help Your Career and Business
LinkedIn recommendations matter to your career and your business, and if you're searching for a job, they're absolutely essential. The reason LinkedIn recommendations are so important is simple. People trust opinions and recommendations from their friends, family, colleagues, and peers. Put yourself in the shoes of a hiring manager. Which would you believe -- a resume … [Read more...]
3 Steps of Brand Building and Why Social Media Matters to Your Personal Brand
Personal branding is absolutely essential today. Research has shown repeatedly that the first place potential employers look to learn about you (after reading your resume) is the internet. Your profiles on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and so on all offer a glimpse into who you are as an employee and where you're heading in your career. With that in mind, you need to … [Read more...]
2018 Best Places to Find a Job and Earn a Decent Salary [Infographic]
The 2018 ranking of the best places to find a job in the United States has been released by WalletHub. This year's list includes rankings for 182 cities across the country (including the 150 most populated U.S. cities and at least two of the most populated cities in each state) with rankings in categories like the job opportunities, employment growth, monthly average starting … [Read more...]
5 Signs Your Job is Boring You and It’s Time to Make a Change
Is your job boring you so much that it's affecting your performance at work and your life at home? If you've lost your passion for your job, then the simple tasks you used to gladly do on a daily basis can become emotionally and physically draining. Those negative feelings can affect your relationships at work and at home. They can also affect your health and your overall … [Read more...]
Should My Significant Other and I Work at the Same Company?
Working for the same company as your significant other sounds like a great idea, right? You can commute together, eat lunch together, and just spend more time together overall. What's not to like? Unfortunately, the reality isn't always perfect when you work at the same company as your significant other, and I've seen it more times than I can count. Yes, it can be wonderful, … [Read more...]
5 Ways to be More Accessible to Recruiters
Sponsored by Access Group: Getting a new job is a challenge especially when you work in a competitive field. Every new opportunity attracts thousands of job seekers. Some of them are more qualified for the position than you are. Employers receive thousands of applications even when they haven't advertised for new positions. Hence, when you send your application, it's one … [Read more...]