Life isn’t always simple. It can be the situation that you need to find a job, but you’re currently displaced or in transition. Maybe there’s been a family emergency that you needed to attend to. Maybe you’ve just returned home after a long time away. Either way, it can be difficult to find a job… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Job Search Tips
Breaking Glass Ceilings
“The better communicator will be the one who gets noticed—and will be seen as a leader,” says Rosanne O’Brien ’78 at her keynote speech at the 2004 University of Redlands School of Business commencement ceremony. 2004 was a long time ago, but those words have never been truer then today. These words came from my… Read more »
Job Market Outlook for 2020
One thing is for sure, 2020 has evolved into a roller coaster ride for every industry. The COVID-19 Pandemic that hit our country in March has changed the way we look at almost every business for products, supplies, and services. It has changed the way we educate our children, travel for business and pleasure, provide… Read more »
Recruiting Challenges & Solutions During Crisis
The news over the past couple weeks has been very challenging to say the least. The Covid-19 Pandemic has every recruiter and human resource professional scrambling. I have been in the business for 35 years and have never experienced anything similar to this. This crisis will get worse in the United States over the weeks… Read more »
How to Stay Motivated When Searching for a Technical Job Over the Holidays
It’s hard to do anything over the holidays, let alone something as stressful as searching for a job. But it still has to get done. Here’s what you can do to remain stress-free and stay motivated, even during a difficult time. Set “Business Hours” For Your Job Search While you’re looking for a job, you’re… Read more »
Why I.T. staffing agencies can provide a better job seeking experience
If you’re looking for a job in the IT industry, an IT staffing agency can help. Rather than trying to find a job on your own, you can tap directly into a network of employers. Here are some advantages of working with a staffing agency. It’s hard to get noticed — let an agency help… Read more »
Don’t Wait for the Perfect Job to Fall in Your Lap – Go Out & Get the Job of Your Dreams
Don’t spend year after year in a job that you hate, waiting for the perfect job to come around. Finding the job of your dreams takes time and effort, but it’s a rewarding process in the end. The Perfect Job Doesn’t Come Out of Nowhere On average, it takes about six weeks of consistent looking… Read more »
How To Effectively Use Texting As Part of The Hiring Process
The vast majority of businesses are now using texting as a part of their hiring process. Texting is a lot like email: it’s a fast, informal way to connect with a candidate. Most people today prefer to get a text rather than a call. It’s unobtrusive, doesn’t put them under the gun, and lets them… Read more »
6 Tips to Hire the Right Person for a Technology Position
Hiring for technology jobs is a challenging task. With the market as competitive as it is, and so many new technologies emerging, it can be difficult to really zero in to the employees that are going to stay for the long haul. Here are a few ways that you can tell whether a candidate is… Read more »
Is Your Job Resume Too Long? Why the Length Matters to Interviewers
First of all: it’s not the end of the world if your resume is longer than a single page. But having a resume that’s too long can dramatically reduce your chances of interview. Apart from a few niche industries, the average resume should be no longer than 600 words. Here’s what you need to know. How Long… Read more »