There seems to be a sense of embarrassment among many job seekers in working with a staffing firm. This should not be the case. Today’s workforce management companies (i.e. staffing firms) are much different than the stereotypes of the past. While still providing a wide range of flexible job solutions, they can also supply you […]
Working from home….in our pjs. We all want it. Well, we all think we want it, but working from home is not for everyone. Some people do it better; some do it worse. It is important to look at the opportunity and ask yourself some hard questions. The idea of telecommuting can seem appealing, but […]
Most (if not all) job seekers spend a large amount of time applying for jobs that have been posted to an online job board. Other than hitting “send” and crossing your fingers, is there anything else you can do to ensure that your résumé is actually seen and read by a human? Yes, yes there […]
In a way, everyone is a salesperson….especially when job hunting. The only difference is that you are not selling a product or a service, but yourself. Even if you are uncomfortable with sales and do not consider yourself an outgoing (or extroverted) person, you need to learn some basic sales skills in order to land […]
On average, older workers (those over age 55) show lower rates of unemployment; however, if they do lose their jobs –for whatever reason – they typically experience much longer durations of joblessness compared to their younger counterparts. This can be debilitating, causing feelings of inferiority, weakness and isolation which can in turn negatively impact the […]
Many people lump Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn (and even Instagram) into one large social networking experience. Whatever they upload to Instagram gets posted to Facebook or tweeted to the rest of the world. While this may be a huge timesaver, this “one-stop-shopping” methodology should not be employed with LinkedIn. LinkedIn focuses on one area of your […]
By Christiane Soto When it comes to starting your job search, there’s no time like the present. Like many other things in life, there really is no “best” time to start searching for a new job. You should always be looking. The stars will never align perfectly; your ducks will never be a row. However, […]
The value of a college degree is increasing. In October of last year, the US Census Bureau released findings on the differences in lifetime earnings between those with and those without a college degree. They found that there is a $1 million difference in the earnings of a college graduate (i.e. bachelor’s degree) and those […]
By Christiane Soto Connecting with others is a key component of the job search. It is also the most productive. Applying online, blindly submitting resumes or attending job fairs will simply not yield the same results as networking. For many people, networking is a scary proposition; however, if managed correctly, it can be very productive. […]
By Christiane Soto Layoff. The very word strikes fear into many workers’ hearts. If you are laid off, the fear can be debilitating. It may seem strange but being laid off can be a good thing. They provide the opportunity to explore new paths, enter new careers and get a new, fresh outlook on life. […]
