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 ......
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 ......
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. ......
Growing your LinkedIn network is simple. It is also critical to helping unemployed people find the work they want and need. Specific actions will build a strong LinkedIn network, but ......
Did you know that there is a secret to succeeding in your job search? The secret has nothing to do with connections, and not as much to do with experience ......
As a job seeker, would you like to have the ability to expertly communicate with prospective employers? If so, here’s some great news: you can! Becoming a skilled communicator is ......
Have you ever heard the saying, “Fear is not your friend”? Most of us have, and in most cases, it’s true. Fear can hold you back from pursuing relationships and ......
Think the job market primarily favors employers? Think again. These days the job market is far more candidate-centric than it ever has been. (This is not just hearsay; about 90 ......
“I think I’ll seek a low-quality job candidate today,” said no employer ever. Seriously, the demand for top-talent employees is at an all-time high. Today’s employer is looking for employees ......
How often do you research prospective employers? If you’re serious about landing a great job, you should find out as much as you can about a company before you go ......
“Another day, another interview” sometimes feels like a job seeker’s motto. This is especially true of individuals who’ve made securing a position their full-time job. Such dedicated people often...
Age discrimination is a real thing in the professional arena. With Millennials swarming the working world, individuals over the age of 40 sometimes feel as though they are not fairly ......
Screening candidates is a vital aspect of the job interview process. It is not typically as stress inducing as interviewing a job seeker in-person, but it can still be intimidating. ......
There comes a time in every job seeker’s life when he or she must discuss this sticky topic with potential employers: salary. “Salary” is not a swear word, but some ......
Imagine that you’ve been searching for a job for months, when lo and behold, you receive a call from an employer who offers you a permanent position. You’re not just ......
Imagine this: you apply for a job you think you would enjoy immensely. A week later you get called in for an interview. You ace the interview and leave feeling ......
Finding a job is a job in itself. Career seekers often stay up late, combing the Internet for job ads, and wake up early, preparing for an interview (or two). ......
Have you ever nervously sat beside the phone, waiting for a job interviewer to give you a call? If so, you are not alone – many job seekers have had ......
If you’re like most people, the prospect of starting a new job probably makes you a little nervous. After all, new positions come with more than benefits packages, investment options, ......
Job seekers wear many hats. They are their own agent, financial planner and cheerleader. They are also seriously stressed out. Unemployed individuals are often worried about money, afraid that they ......
If you have been searching for a job for several months or years with no success, you may want to consider enlisting the help of a career recruiter. The right ......
