During the current pandemic, it became obvious that being able to quickly manage a crisis situation is vital to an organization’s existence. Employees who had skills that enabled them to perform well despite a pandemic or lockdown had increased job security. The ability to respond quickly to a crisis situation...
This secret will help you find jobs others don’t know about
Companies don’t advertise jobs for months, even years. This is the perfect time to get those jobs. Jobs advertised publicly, via recruiters or classifieds, are more difficult to obtain because the competition is so much greater. There are many people applying to those jobs. Sometimes hundreds or even thousands. Even...
The one thing job seekers are doing wrong when applying for work
Job search is about impressing the hiring manager. It is about having your job application stand out from other job seekers applying for the same job. As a job seeker, you should do whatever makes your employment application stand out, convey your potential, and impress the recruiter. It’s important to...
Understand the psychology of job searching and you will be able to standout as a job applicant
Understand the psychology of job searching and you will be able to standout as a job applicant. When you apply to a job, you expect that the recruiter will see what a great fit your experience is and at once respond. What you are forgetting is that your resumé isn’t...
The number 1 thing you need to make your resumé stand out
What makes a resumé stand out, you ask. From our experience with the thousands of resumés and cover letters we receive, it is the cover letter, not the resumé, that makes one job applicant more impressive than another. This is because, to get to the resumé, the hiring manager needs...
Here is how to turn the coronavirus economic downturn to your advantage
Millions of people have had their jobs affected, businesses have closed, and many more people will be jobless in coming weeks. You may have become affected by the economic problems brought by the Chinese coronavirus. At best, your work may have temporarily stopped due to compulsory lockdown and quarantines. At...
Nontraditional way to find jobs
One way you can find job vacancies is using the chat feature on business websites. You can use these to inquire about unadvertised vacancies and the email address of the HR department. Since many people are not using this method currently, it gets you results. Here is what to do...
It’s not your fault you are unprepared for the job market
Struggling in job search? It’s not your fault. In fact, the school system doesn’t prepare you for the work world. It’s a well known fact that a degree doesn’t guarantee employment. 43% of college graduates are underemployed in their first job and most continue to remain underemployed for many more...
80% of hiring managers consider thank you letters when hiring people
Not getting the job despite a positive interview? Writing a simple brief thank you letter after the interview can make the difference. Studies show that 80% of hiring managers consider thank you letters when making their final hiring decision and 20% of recruiters and hiring managers will automatically dismiss a...
Midlife career change advice: It’s never too late to change careers
Midlife career change advice: It’s never too late to change careers Are you in your midlife and considering changing careers? Are you thinking it’s too late or that you might be unsuccessful and the move will backfire. Don’t. It’s never too late to change careers. Regardless, there are some things...
