Time runs differently in the IT sector than it does anywhere else. Parents taking time off to care for a new baby or an elderly relative will return in a couple of months to find that the entire industry has taken a seismic shift in a new direction. New skill sets are now in demand, […]
The year 2015 is almost ¼ of the way though. If you have started looking for a job this year – and have had no luck – it may be time to revamp and regroup. Ask yourself…are you barking up the wrong tree? Are you looking for a job that (quite frankly) that no one […]
If at first you do not succeed, try, try again. It is a common saying, but does it apply to the job search? What if you do not get the job? Do you try, try again? The short answer is “sure”. Job seekers should not be discouraged from applying again to a company that has […]
Last week, President Obama proposed two free years of community college for all students. Now, while this proposal would require the approval of Congress to become a reality, it does highlight a reality…that in today’s work environment, education is mandatory. Education is no longer a “once and done” phenomenon. It is a continuous process – […]
You have submitted a resume and made it through the first round of screening. Next up…the interview. If you are nervous, you are not alone. Most people get anxious at the thought of having to sell themselves to a stranger (or even a group of strangers). Sweaty foreheads and rambling speech patterns do not make […]
Many people believe that searching for a job during the holidays is a waste of time. Hiring managers and recruiters are on vacation, and no one is hiring around the holidays, anyway. Right? Wrong. If you use the holidays as an excuse to take a break, you may be missing a huge opportunity. Suspending your job […]
To find the job of your dreams, you cannot simply sit at your computer and submit resumes online. You are going to have to get out of your comfort zone. You are going to have to leave your house and – wait for it – talk to people. Despite the plethora of (online) articles hyping […]
If you are in the midst of a job hunt, volunteering for a good cause is probably the furthest thing from your mind. The only good cause you are worried about is your cause – getting a new job. However, volunteering is more than helping others in need; it can be used to improve your […]
To land your next great opportunity, you have to be consistent, a wee-bit tenacious and smart. There are definitely things you should always do and things you should never do. It is the things you should never do that can stop your job hunt right in its tracks. Whether you make an honest mistake or […]
The Internet is chock-full of helpful job advice…how to get one, how to keep one, how to quit one. However, there is some advice that you simply will not read in all the self-help articles. Here are our top 20: Do the jobs no one else wants to do. You will stand out over everyone […]
