I’ve written 16 posts in the frustrated job seekers series. I’ve read articles, attended webinars and watched videos on how to find a job. The truth is, there is only[...]
I have completed several employment documents over the past few months and have observations and questions about job applications and affirmative action forms. Observations about Job Applications When filling out[...]
I often read that companies look for people that fit into their culture but what does that mean? What Is a Culture Fit? According to The Balance, “The candidate whose[...]
I’ve been looking for a job for months and have learned that there are some things in this process you can control like your resume, cover letter, job applications and[...]
Yes, I understand we are in a seller’s market where employers control the hiring process. But why does the hiring process take so long? It is a bit extreme, in[...]
For better or for worse, social media has impacted all areas of our lives, including our careers. Everything we say and do online is being watched, whether we know it[...]
I’m going to alter the blog posting schedule for the week of December 11 to 22 so I can complete my frustrated job seeker series. When I first started this[...]
I found this article about things that drive recruiters crazy in interviews quite interesting. In addition to highlighting “interview mistakes, behaviors, and choices that could immediately disqualify a job candidate”,[...]
There’s another tool employers are using to disqualify qualified and promising applicants: pre-employment questionnaires. Although there are several names for these forms, they all serve the same purpose. Asking a[...]
Here’s a little job post trivia for you. Since applicant tracking systems require keywords, which words would you use on your resume when applying for the positions below? Job post[...]