When trying to get in contact with a potential employer or recruiter, it is likely you'll end up reaching their voicemail. It is surprisingly more difficult to connect with a busy decision-maker for a phone call than you may think. If you can’t seem to reach who you...
The incredible technological take-over that we are enduring right now is unprecedented. Technology is everywhere. It’s in our cars, our ‘smart homes,’ on our wrists, and on average, in our hands 4 hours a day. Over the years, technology has worked its way into many...
When prepping for an interview, it’s important to run through common interview questions. A top question you should prepare to answer is, “why should we hire you?” This question is often seen as blunt or awkward to answer. This is most likely because our society has...
Thanks to the internet, job search websites have made it easy for job seekers to search and apply to their dream job. There’s an abundance of different job board sites to help you land an interview and job, but it can get a little overwhelming when determining which...
“What is your greatest weakness” or “Tell me about yourself” are common interview questions that are constantly asked but don’t necessarily uncover much about a candidate. As an employer, it is your job to attract candidates and also identify top talent among those...
It’s no secret that LinkedIn is THE world’s largest and leading professional networking and job posting website utilized today. Not only is it beneficial for candidates who are searching for jobs, but also for recruiters to seek out potential talent and make...
One of the most popular asked interview questions, “Can you walk me through your resume?” is often one that many struggle to answer or overlook when preparing. Although it is a broad, open-ended question, you can use a resume walkthrough to your advantage. It’s the...
Are you officially on the job hunt? You have the skills, the experience and qualifications, now you just need the golden ticket to secure an interview; your resume. We all know that most human resources departments are already drowning in a sea of resumes and the time...
“We would like to extend an offer to you, congratulations!” Getting this email or phone call is an exciting moment as a job seeker. Finally, all of your hard work of networking, phone screening and interviewing has paid off. Before accepting an offer too quickly, it...
Are you light on the work history and struggling to find a job that will allow you the opportunity to gain experience? The good news is, there are entry-level jobs that will pay even if you are lacking experience and a formal education. In fact, there are a plethora...