In the US, 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking, per NPR. Despite this, many people are not fans of networking. For example, a job seeker may be …
3 Important Lessons Student Loans Can Teach Us About Job Searching
The mere mention of student loans makes most people cringe inwardly. Seventy-seven percent of Canadian graduates over the age of 40 have regrets about college debt, according to a poll …
Why You Should Onboard with a Company That Offers Mentoring Opportunities
The benefits of mentoring are vast. When employees are mentored, they become upskilled, have access to advice and support, develop soft skills, and naturally become more confident, according to Aston …
Tips for Staying Motivated and Positive During a Long Job Search
Staying motivated and in a positive frame of mind during a lengthy job search is not easy. For some people, finding the right job takes a long time. Statistically, it …
5 Ways to Include Your Personal Brand in Your Resume
Every job seeker needs a personal brand. Personal branding tells potential employers who you are, what you can do, and what you stand for. Branding your resume makes you more …
3 Job Interview Hacks for Introverts
Let’s face it: most people dread job interviews. This can be especially true for introverts or shy individuals who don’t feel confident in their communication skills. By implementing a few …
How to Build Your Personal Brand on Facebook
Are you a job seeker who is building a personal brand through social media platforms like Facebook? If not, you are missing out on great opportunities to effectively market yourself …
Don’t Worry About These 3 These LinkedIn Profile Rules
LinkedIn is an incredible platform for job seekers. Having almost 500 million users, LinkedIn is the ideal place to make career connections. Job seekers can easily start networking on the …
Are You Making These 3 Big Networking Mistakes?
Networking is a great way to find a job if it is done right. If no planning goes into networking, it may not be effective at all. This can result …
4 Tips for Writing Bullet Points That Will Make Your Resume Stand Out
About 10 percent of job seekers have applied to at least 50 jobs and not been called in for an interview for a single one. Since only 4-6 resumes per …
How a Recruitment Agency Helps You Find a Job
In many cases, a recruitment agency can help you find a job. Why is it, then, that so many job seekers opt to go it alone when looking for work? …
Are You Making These 4 Job Search Mistakes?
About 90 percent of job seekers make job search mistakes, reported Forbes. Since making a single mistake can cost you a great job, it’s worthwhile to learn what pitfalls to …
3 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Network for a Job
A recent study involving 3,000 people revealed that 85% of all jobs are filled through networking. Clearly, those who aren’t networking to find work may be missing some great opportunities. …
Is Now the Right Time to Change Careers? How to Know for Sure.
To change careers or not to change careers? That is a question that can weigh heavily on the minds of unhappy employees and employees who want to make more money …
5 Networking Tools to Optimize Your Job Search
Most jobs are filled through networking (85 percent, according to a contributor to LinkedIn). This means job seekers should be proactive in networking. In fact, your next job may depend …
3 Steps to Finding a Job Through Blogging
Have you heard the term ‘social presence’? It refers to a person or organization’s online profile, which advertises them to the world. Employers often “get to know” a job seeker …
Stop Using These 4 Outdated Resume-Related Job Search Tactics
In theory, it takes about six months to land a job that pays $60,000 per year — roughly one month for every $10,000 earned. This statistic should give weary job …
Staying Relevant in the Workplace: a Guide for Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers are currently the fastest growing job filling segment. This is because a large number of Millennials are choosing non-traditional career paths that allow them to work for themselves. …
3 Ways to Keep Your Personal Data Secure During a Job Search
Did you know that identity theft breaches constitute about 74% of all cyber attack incidents? The result of a personal data breach can be devastating, entailing financial ruin. Since cybercrime …
The 3 Trendiest Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job
Without Googling the answer, how many people would you guess are active on LinkedIn? The correct answer is 500 million. Yes, you read that right: 500 million people use LinkedIn. …
How to Meet Your Interviewer’s Expectations
Have you ever had an expectation of someone that you didn’t explain to that person? We all have. Perhaps in the past you’ve expected friends to give you a call …