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…
Do you have a new opening in your business? The question of whether to hire a new employee or hire internally may have crossed your mind already. This challenging step in hiring is crucial, and you stand to benefit by understanding everything about it. This blog post will help you determine whether or not each…
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…
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…
Depending on your work schedule, Sunday is the perfect day to prepare for your work week. Mondays can be pretty rough, but if you prepare the night before, it can help to make your Mondays, and the rest of the week, pass smoothly. What should you be doing Sunday night to prepare for the week…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
What is a counter-offer? Employers provide counter-offers to employees who want to leave for another job at another company. However, dealing with counter-offers isn’t as easy as it sounds. The offer could be better than the other job you’re leaving for, but is it what you really want or need? To help you figure out…