Many employers are still hiring during the pandemic. It’s important to know the characteristics hiring managers are looking for. While there are always job-specific requirements for each opening, employers also have general characteristics that they are in search of. Good […]
Many people have lost their jobs since the pandemic hit in March. Unemployment rates rose higher than 10% back in the spring. The economy is now in a better position as some businesses have opened back up, but we are […]
More and more employers are turning to video interviews to streamline their recruiting process and augment their hiring decisions. The transition to digital hiring was already taking place, but during the pandemic almost all interviewing has moved online. The art […]
Many people are so consumed with the current pandemic that they are struggling to think about their future. This makes it hard to prepare for the future of your career; how can you plan for the future when you can’t […]
With the ongoing pandemic, many people are being asked to work from home. Working in your home office can require more discipline than working in a traditional work environment. Here are some tips for maintaining productivity in your home office: […]
Bosses have the ability to change your entire outlook on your professional happiness. Job satisfaction is dependent on many factors, but primarily the following: 1.) The strength of your relationship with your boss and .2) the strength of your boss’s […]
One of the most common questions I get asked by job applicants are on the topic of what words to avoid when crafting a resume. Most people know they need to utilize strong adjective within their resume, but many are […]
In this day and age, many employers are moving to online interviewing to narrow down the applicant pool. Many are using Skype, Zoom or other platforms to engage with candidates in a more efficient and cost effective manner. Interviewing online […]
LinkedIn has positioned itself as the premier online digital platform for professional networking. It distinguishes itself from other social media outlets by its focus on professional and career related information. LinkedIn contains a lot of extra “bells and whistles” that […]
It’s no secret that more and more of our lives are being more automated and based around tech. We see this in self-driving cars, Artificial Intelligence, smart home devices that connect to our thermostats, TVs, and even lightbulbs. On the […]