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 ......
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 ......
“Why did I ever hire this person?” “This employee has been so much trouble.” “Do I need to let this person go?” Have you ever asked yourself these questions? If ......
Lying on your resume in any way, shape, or form is a no-no. It will make you lose credibility with your interviewer and, should you get the job, may even ......
“You only get one chance to make a good first impression” is a saying that nearly everyone is familiar with. What a true statement it is. Without a doubt, first ......
“I HATE my job!” How many times in the past year has this been your sentiment? Probably a considerable amount if you’re part of the 80-plus percent of workers who ......
What do career recruiters look for in job candidates? More specifically, what gets the attention of recruiters? Sadly, many excellent job candidates go unnoticed for positions they would fill...
What do recruiters desire from job seekers? That is a question every job seeker who is serious about finding a position should ask. Honestly, a job candidate may remain unemployed ......
Have you had multiple jobs over the past couple of years? Despite updating your résumé, do you have trouble landing the jobs you most desire? Are you a job hopper? ......
Positions at non-profit organizations are among the most coveted on the job market. In fact, you might find “work at a non-profit organization” near the top of many peoples’ bucket ......
What is eye-tracking technology? And how can you format your resume to catch a recruiter's attention?...
A recent survey conducted by Careerbuilder.com reported that 58 per cent of hiring managers say they’ve caught job applicants lying on their résumés. More than one third of the respondents ......
University graduates experience excitement and uncertainty. The secret is out – attending university is fun. Students seem to embrace the idea of rigorous study programs as long as it comes with ......
Do you remember when searching for a job seemed simple and straight forward? It involved finding a suitable position at a company you wanted to work for and submitting a ......
The world is full of creative people. Their trendsetting skills are displayed on social networks such as Pinterest and the global marketplace Etsy. In many cases, creativity is not just ......
A résumé is a living document. As an employee achieves career milestones and increases his or her value, it is important to make note of these accomplishments. The refreshed résumé can ......
By now you know the importance of submitting a high quality resume. A well-formatted account of personal skill that is absent of any spelling or grammatical errors, and respectfully displays unique ......
A common warning when updating a resume is this: avoid listing gaps in your employment history. This is said because recruiters and employers can quickly flag time lapses between jobs. If...
