Whether you’re networking or kicking off an interview, small talk is an important skill when you are setting off on your job search. Some candidates are highly skilled in shooting the breeze with their prospective hiring managers, but others need to learn how to manage a conversation. Having a selection of no pressure ice breakers… Read more »
Want to Be Successful? 3 Ways to Think That Way All the Time
Winston Churchill said, “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” He knew that failure was a stepping stone to greater success so long as the individual learned from their mistakes. It’s the same for professionals in their career. Often success seems like such a final endpoint, but in truth, success… Read more »
Who Should You Use as a Job Reference?
Good references are an important part of what makes an employer want to hire a particular candidate. In a competitive job market, your references can be the thing that puts your resume on top of the pile. A good reference proves your value as an employee and that’s important from a hiring perspective. Even though… Read more »
How Does a Staffing Agency Help You Find Employment?
The job hunt is like a full-time job in and of itself. It takes a fair amount of work to find new work, and it is important to know who you have supporting your efforts. Working with a staffing agency is a clear win for many candidates because recruiters offer unique insight and support to… Read more »
You Got Laid Off. How Do You Bounce Back?
If you’ve been on the receiving end of a life-altering pink slip, don’t worry. It happens more often than you might think. Now is the time to focus on how to get back on your feet and think seriously about what you are looking for from your next job. Here are a few tips to… Read more »
The One Reason You Haven’t Gotten Hired
One of the hardest things about taking on a job search is simply never hearing back from the companies you apply to. Not knowing whether your job application materials are attracting attention or if your skills are not competitive with other applicants is a tough situation to be in. In the absence of feedback, there… Read more »
Does Your Cover Letter Include These Must-Have Features?
You should treat your cover letters like your very first introduction to an employer. They are your “toe-in-the-door” moment where you can either impress or lose your audience, your future employer. With that in mind, you need to make sure that your cover letter presents your qualifications and professionalism in the best possible light. Here… Read more »
How Is Your Company Preventing the Top OSHA Workplace Citations?
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shares their most cited workplace hazards. The list is a consolidation of more than 30,000 inspections performed by federal OSHA staff, and the big issues are frustratingly similar across all workplaces. More than 4,500 workers are killed on the job every year in the U.S., and… Read more »
4 Tips to Overcome Job Search Nerves
A job search can do a number on anybody’s nerves. It’s hard work doing research, filling out applications, hunting down prospects, interviewing, and networking – only to receive several rejections before landing your next gig. Frankly, it’s a nerve-wracking experience. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are four tips to make the process easier… Read more »
Why Should You Use a Temporary Staffing Service to Get Your Next Job in 2017?
If you haven’t worked with a staffing service in the past, there might be a little hesitation when it comes to partnering with a recruiter to find your next job opportunity. But the truth is that there are plenty of great reasons why a career consultant can support your job hunt. Recruiters are as invested… Read more »
