The importance of your personal brand In today’s job market, recruiters and hiring managers are constantly updating their strategies to make the most use of their time and resources. With an infinite amount of personal data accessible to them with just the click of a button, it’s no wonder that so many hiring managers are now…
If you are among the millions of people who have lost their jobs during the pandemic, you may also be in doubt about whether your company – or even your industry – will rebound. It may be time for you to consider whether you should switch your job search to a new, more promising sector….
As meeting in close quarters in now viewed as too risky, many employers are canceling all face-to-face interviews. Large global employers, such as Google, LinkedIn, Amazon and Facebook, for example, have completely eliminated in-person job interviews for the foreseeable future to protect both employers and candidates. Upcoming college graduates are also greatly impacted, as demonstrated…
As the coronavirus continues to affect the world, those who are job hunting need to prepare for a dramatically different interviewing environment. Instead of going into an office and meeting with people face-to-face, you should expect to conduct video job interviews for the foreseeable future. It’s best, therefore, to have an understanding of how to…
With the global coronavirus pandemic causing widespread confusion for workers and layoffs happening across industries, you may find yourself in the market for a new job. If you do, it’s best to be as prepared as possible in order to find the right opportunity. Here’s some advice on job hunting during the coronavirus pandemic: First,…
Hiring is, of course, a two-way street. Not only are the employers conducting a series of interviews to evaluate how a person would perform if hired, a job candidate must also see if they want the position and would feel happy in the role. After all, taking a new job is a huge move and…
When looking for a new job, you may determine that you’re also ready to completely change careers or industries. That decision may come after you’ve outgrown your current field, or you find you’re simply burned out from the industry and feeling you’re no longer doing what you love. No matter how you arrive at this…
When you’re in a high-pressure interview setting, it’s easy to slip up and say something that doesn’t quite mesh with what the interviewer wants to hear. After all, you’re only human and mistakes happen. However, it’s best to do as much research as possible ahead of time so you’re highly prepared to ace that next…
If you’re on the market for a job and want to boost your skills to get hired more quickly, there are many opportunities available. From going back to school to enrolling in a certificate program via online courses, you can constantly be learning and improving to help yourself standout among what’s probably a crowded field…