Yes, There Are Still Companies Hiring Right Now!

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The COVID-19 pandemic shook the business world. Many companies had to close their doors, at least for a time. Even as reopening efforts moved forward, the process has been relatively slow. Most industries are still experiencing the ripple effects of closures and demand shifts, and many are trying to prepare for the possibility of a… Read more »

Are You Focusing on Your Personal Development?

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Many professionals mistakenly believe that they can rely on their employers to keep them moving forward in their careers. While your company may provide you with some skills training, that alone might not keep you heading in the right direction. Your personal development also matters, and that’s something your employer can’t address. Personal growth and… Read more »

Yes. A Temp Assignment Can Help You Land Your Dream Job!

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There are many misconceptions about temporary assignments, including that they can’t benefit your career. In reality, a temp assignment can provide you with a number of benefits, including avoiding lengthy gaps in employment, opportunities to enhance your skills, and chances to explore new fields or industries without a long-term commitment to each role. A temp… Read more »

Should You Tell Your Boss You’re Looking for Work?

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When you are currently employed, managing a job search comes with additional complexities. Along with having to juggle your work responsibilities, home life, and a job search, you are also faced with questions other job seekers may not have to consider. As a working professional, it is common to wonder if telling your boss you… Read more »

Want to Start Your New Job Off on The Right Foot? Read This!

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When you want to start your new job off on the right foot, that usually involves making a positive impression. As a new hire, you’ll spend much of your first few days meeting new people, including your coworkers, upper managers, and colleagues in different departments. While being introduced to so many new faces can be… Read more »

Why Do Employers REALLY Hire Candidates?

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Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to crawl inside the head of the recruiter sitting on the other side of the desk to find out IF he or she is actually considering you for employment? It can be difficult to read the poker faces of recruiters. They tend to be somewhat hard to gauge… Read more »

Hate Career Networking? Here’s How to Make it Work For You!

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Networking is a vital part of your career. It helps you meet new people within your industry who might recommend you for a job down the road. It also helps you make a name for yourself within the industry. Networking is not always an enjoyable event to say the least, but you can make it… Read more »

Cover Letter Mistake Checklist – Can Yours Pass?

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A cover letter can make or break any job seeker’s success with landing a new assignment. When done well, a cover letter intrigues the hiring manager to want to learn more. When done poorly, the cover letter turns the hiring manager off and the resume goes into the garbage can. How can you know if… Read more »

Are You Sabotaging Your Career Chances?

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It has been weeks since you’ve heard from any of the companies that you’ve interviewed for. What’s going wrong? Could it be that you’re sabotaging your career chances through your own behaviors? Many job seekers unintentionally make it more difficult on themselves. They may not even realize it. You may find yourself in the same… Read more »