Posts Categorized: Job Searching
5 Questions About Temporary Work Answered
Millions of Americans currently work in temporary and contract jobs. However, millions more have never even heard of them before or don’t know much about them. How much do you know about temporary work? If you’ve worked with a staffing agency before, probably know quite a lot about it. If you haven’t, and you’re curious,…
Did The Traditional Interview Get Replaced?
While many businesses still interview in person, many others are switching to alternatives. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdown, employers have had to switch up their hiring practices. To keep employees and customers safe, buildings had to be closed, and employers used phone & virtual interviews instead. However, now that the restrictions have been…
9 Great Jobs That Only Require A GED
Working towards getting your GED? Have you just recently obtained your GED but not sure what jobs you can get with it? Look no further. A GED is the first step towards landing a high-quality job! Many companies around the nation are looking for motivated people to fill critical positions in great jobs that only…
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…
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.…