When getting ready for an upcoming interview, you’ll have a number of things you need to get prepared for the big day. There may be some materials you don’t realize you should bring with you, and other ones that you should leave behind as not to disrupt you. Here is a...
For most of your college career you have probably been told that internships are key for landing a job after college. While they still are very important for your career, internships are not the only way to gain new skills and experience in your particular field of...
One of the major struggles everyone faces in their young adulthood is the quick transition from college life to professional work life. It may seem as though you have mastered a specific schedule and are on top of things, but life becomes much more difficult once...
Once you’ve completed a job interview, your work does not stop there. Even if you prepared thoroughly, gave eloquent answers to questions, and felt like the interview went superbly, there are still several tasks ahead of you. These are the ten things you need to do...
When you first start your job search, you need to take into account your online presence, especially in regard to social media. It’s not uncommon for employers and recruiters to review one or more of your social media profiles during the hiring process. In order to...
If you’re working at a full-time position, there’s a good chance you’re spending the majority of your week at work. However, it’s important to find a balance that works for you so that you excel in your career and also enjoy your personal time. Take a look at these...
During a long job search process, staring at your computer screen and refreshing your inbox can become exhausting. Keeping motivated can be a difficult task; however it’s important to find ways to stay active and engaged. There are plenty of ways that you can...
This post was originally published on the JOHNLEONARD blog and written by Erin Bazinet on February 16, 2016. When starting to apply for jobs, it can be difficult to think of all the skills you possess and articulate them into words on a resume. There are a variety of...
There is no avoiding presentations throughout your career. Whether you need to present your skills to a hiring manager or present a project you’ve been working on to your boss, being able to perform well is critical. No matter how qualified you are, poorly presented...
Personalization is a key component to getting someone to respond to you on LinkedIn. Whether you are a job seeker trying to reach a prospective employer or a recruiter attempting to find a quality candidate for your organization, you need to take a little extra time...