Posts Categorized: Career Tips
Is Your Career Moving in the Right Direction?
Finding out whether or not you’re on the right track is a difficult thing to do. It isn’t the same as being on the wrong track, where it’s pretty easy to see. The right direction may still be filled with hard times & difficult decisions, but you’ll still be able to see where you’re going.…
5 Kinds of Jobs That Don’t Require Any Experience
Need a fresh start? Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and starting over is the only way to deal with them. A brand-new job can be a great place to start if you need a do-over or change of scenery. Fortunately, there are plenty of jobs that don’t require any experience to get started. ©…
Should You Apply For Temporary Jobs?
As the name implies, temporary jobs are positions you hold for a set period of time. Assignments for temp jobs can range from a few hours to several months, or more in some cases. Many companies turn to temporary workers to fill gaps in their workforce during peak production periods. For example, a popular peak…
4 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Interviews
Job searching involves several crucial steps, beginning with the application and (hopefully) ending with a new job. Unfortunately, many applicants’ chances at the job stop just before the interview step. Are you in this position? Here are four possible reasons you’re not why you’re not getting interviews. © fizkes / Adobe Stock Your…
5 Keys To Building An Impressive Resume
Even if your work history isn’t that great, you can still create a good-looking resume that gets read. However, resume writing isn’t always a walk in the park. There are many important elements to resumes that get overlooked a lot. This blog post will help you in building an impressive resume or getting an already-written…
Tips For Maintaining Work-Life Balance
Despite what some people might say, work-life balance isn’t a myth. It can be achieved, even for people with packed schedules. However, it takes patience, diligence, and (possibly) a lot of coffee to get to a healthy place. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can incorporate into your daily routine that will help…
What Research Should You Do About a Prospective Company?
At any point during your job searching process, it’s a good idea to do some research about the company (or companies) you are interested in. Whether you’re applying for jobs, doing interviews, or considering offers, researching the company can provide you with critical information. That information will help you determine whether or not the employer…
Why You Should Try A Seasonal Job If You’re Moving
Moving to another city or state can be stressful enough on its own. If your move isn’t job-related, finding a new gig only adds to the stress. In a new place there are a lot of unknowns. Since you might not know the people or the area, it can be hard finding a foothold there.…
Common Resume Mistakes You Should Avoid
Everyone knows that creating a resume is a complicated task. They have many important components that anyone can mess up on the first pass. As you keep returning to your resume, you’ll need to identify these areas that require extra attention. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the common resume mistakes everyone should avoid.…
3 Best Qualities Every Administrative Assistant Should Have
Thinking about becoming an administrative assistant? Good choice! Administration is an ongoing, in-demand industry that always has open positions to fill. Not only that, but it can also be a gateway to other positions. It is also a relatively easy place to start if you’re looking to get promoted. For most assistant jobs, though, it…