Yes, even the smartest, most qualified job candidates make mistakes on their resumes. So if your job hunt is coming up short, maybe it’s not you… it’s your resume. Do you want to move your resume from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the crop? Avoid these three fatal flaws of resume writing….
What’s that? Cover letters are a thing of the past, you say? Recruiters only care about your LinkedIn profile? Not so fast. As The HR Digest will tell you, your “cover letter decides who gets called in for an interview and who doesn’t.” The cover letter tests your ability to make an immediate connection, which…
As the capital of Arizona, Phoenix is known for its year-round sun, warm temperatures, amazing resort hotels, luxurious spas, and championship golf courses. Home to everything from beautiful gardens, interesting tourist attractions, and bustling nightlife, Phoenix—located in Maricopa County—certainly has a lot to offer. But the city is much more than fun and sun—it’s also…
Job offers that include benefits such as the ability to work remotely, flexible hours, and, of course, the ever-so-tempting promise of a higher salary, seem like no-brainers when it comes to leaving your current company for another in today’s corporate America. However, individuals who leave their former job for these benefits are learning that the…
Once the interviews and salary negotiations are over and you’ve accepted the offer, it’s easy to believe that the most stressful steps of your job search are behind you. But you’re not out of the woods yet. During the first few weeks in your new position, you’re laying the groundwork—and establishing relationships—that will prove beneficial…
Are you wondering if it is too late to kickstart your new year’s resolution? It’s not, and it never is. We can all decide to improve our health, habits, and routines today. I committed to focusing on my health and well-being this year and have already witnessed an improvement in my work productivity, focus, and…
You’ve made it past the resume selection process and on to the interview phase of the hiring process—the most stressful part of a job search. Unfortunately, too many job candidates squander their interview opportunity in one—or more—of ten ways. Minimize the chance of making a mistake during your interview by avoiding the pitfalls provided below….
Salary negotiation can be one of the most stressful aspects of the job search process. It’s also one of the most important. As a job candidate, you can negatively affect your career earning potential by forgoing a salary negotiation. It’s been estimated that failing to negotiate salary can cost you up to $600,000 throughout your…
Ready to begin your next job search? Making a suitable first impression on prospective employers with your resume, during your interview, and throughout the hiring process is critical to your overall success. Looking For a New Job? Here Are 10 Tips to Fix Your Resume To improve job search results and land the employment offer…
Is disclosing your vaccination status on your resume a wise move—or is it a risky proposition? As employer vaccine mandates are becoming increasingly common across the United States, recent studies—like the one conducted by Gartner—revealed that 46 percent of employers are planning to mandate vaccinations for all employees. Other data from Indeed showed that the…
