The headlines are inescapable–“help wanted” signs are everywhere and businesses are looking for workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 10.4 million job openings in the U.S–and only 8 million job seekers. What does this mean for your average job seeker? Location Matters While there are plenty of headlines about […]
AI is Keeping You From Getting a Job Nothing is more frustrating that applying for dozens of jobs on Indeed and LinkedIn and not receiving any responses to your applications. What many people don’t realize is that there is AI that is keeping many people from getting their applications into the hands of an actual […]
Why You Need to Follow Up on Jobs When you’re back on the job hunt, following up is a great way to get a leg-up on the competition. The only problem is that a lot of people still don’t believe us when we say this. That’s why today we are going to give you real-world […]
Apps to Help With Your Job Search If you’re back on the job hunt, you’re looking for anything that can help. Since you can’t be on your laptop 24/7, you’re often at the mercy of whatever you can find on your phone. Luckily, there are tons of apps that can help you find great jobs! […]
Information Interviews: What Are They? If you’re new to your field, you probably realized pretty quickly just how intimidating the workforce is. Not only can it be difficult to find a job, but learning how to survive in your industry can be a very daunting task. This is one of the many reasons why having […]
Why COVID-19 Should Not Keep You From Finding a Job If you are currently unemployed during the pandemic, you may be wary of going out and finding a new job. Currently, more than 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits as more and more businesses shut their doors for the last time. When you […]
What Are Some Skills and Programs That Stand Out on a Resume Whenever I get a resume in from a new hire, I always dread looking at the software and skills that they know. More often than naught, the only skill I will see is Microsoft Office. For a job that requires the person be […]
Negotiating Salary When you get a new job, one of the most awkward, yet one of the most important conversations you have is the one about salary. The job is right there for the taking, but if the salary offer is a far cry from what you need, then the job might not be meant […]
Job searches can be intimidating and the first part of the job search process is fine tuning your resume to get noticed by potential employers. However, this can be a difficult task for many people for a myriad of reasons. Some people have trouble writing about themselves and truly conveying their value or worth on […]
Going to a career fair soon? Here are the top 10 ways to get a leg up over the competition.
