Resume keywords and phrases are critical to include when writing your resume and cover letter. Use the right ones to gets your resume past the applicant tracking systems and into human hands. Most companies use digital databases, called applicant tracking systems or resume screening systems, to search candidates. The human resource department will search queries [...]
First impressions are made at the interview introduction. The first five minutes of your job interview often sets the stage for the whole interview process that will follow. If you can make an excellent first appearance, you’ll find the rest of your interview will go more smoothly, be more enjoyable, and you’ll be much more [...]
Have you ever walked out of an interview saying to yourself, “I should have mentioned __?” “Oh, I could have explained to them that___.” Rest assured, you are not alone. The art of completing a successful job interview lies in knowing yourself, your successes, and how you will work in a specific position, and the [...]
Writing a strong resume profile that is attention-grabbing, well-written, and keyword-rich is critical to job search success. It is the first chance to get noticed by the recipient. Resumes and cover letters are the tools to use to get a job interview —they represent you. Make an excellent impression by following the steps below. Focus Your [...]
An online presence can affect your job search in a good or negative way. The information found online must be representing you in the best way possible. If you’re looking for a job or desire to land a better position for yourself in the future, you must develop an online presence. Showcase your skills, core [...]
Develop a job search plan to map out your job-hunting strategy efficiently. Use Monster, Indeed, or other reputable job search engines. This will help you find available jobs, descriptions, industry keywords, etc. Maybe you are interested in researching government career opportunities —as a reminder, make a note in your career advancement journal, such as “job [...]
It’s critical to manage your time during your job search. Searching for a new position can be a full-time job, but what’s the most effective way to manage your energy and time? For most professionals seeking a job, the goal is to find the best opportunity quickly, but it can be challenging to implement this [...]
The problems applicants face when sending their resumes online are quite alarming. You might be sending out your resume to tons of jobs but aren’t getting any responses back. If this sounds like you, you are probably unaware of why your resume is not generating the desired response. Apart from being well-organized, informative, comprehensive, and [...]
Whether you feel your job interview has gone well or didn’t get the job, you must leave the interview on a positive note. Remember that many people leave an interview feeling like they’ve blown it, only to receive a phone call a few days later offering them the job. You can never be sure what [...]
Professional learning while on the job is a significant perk to any job. An essential lesson to remember is that if you have a job that teaches you, you’ll remain engaged and happy to work there. It’s often challenging to start a new job because we’re learning all the new position’s ins and outs. This keeps [...]
