The average person spends about six to ten seconds reading a resume, so it is important your resume catches an employer’s attention. Buzzwords or other attractive, descriptive adjectives and adverbs can help you grab your reader's attention, but some of these words make hiring leaders … [Read more...] about The Basics of Buzzwords: When Should You Use Them and When You Should Avoid
The most important part of job searching is creating a resume. But if you are looking for your very first job, where do you start? Without any (relevant) job experience it can be difficult to build your resume. After all, how can you sell someone on your work experience if you don’t have work … [Read more...] about How to Start Your Resume When You’re Just Getting Started
There are no two ways around it: job searches can be frustrating. For those of us who have invested money in a higher education chasing our passions, this holds true even more. Whether it is because there are slim pickings in your specific field right now, or you realized after that first job that … [Read more...] about Reevaluating Your Experience: Is Your Job Search too Narrow?
The first step in any journey is always the hardest, and searching for a new job opportunity is no exception. Whether you are deciding to change careers or are just starting out, if you are unsure where to begin, jumping into the talent pool can seem overwhelming. If you’re looking to brush off the … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Steps to Start Your Job Search
A lot of pressure rides on job interviews. Factors like what to wear, how to format your resume, interview responses, interview follow up and much more all factor into the overall success of your meeting. It’s a lot. And successful interviews require planning and preparation. Below is a checklist of … [Read more...] about What to Bring (And Not Bring) With You on an Interview
The flexibility of email correspondence has become essential in workplace communication. Email communication allows employees to communicate quickly and efficiently to schedule meetings, send files and information, discuss workflow processes and much more. Although emails are one of the best tools … [Read more...] about The Importance of a Professional Email
