08 Jan 2019

second interview advise
You have a second interview.  Well done!  You are a big step closer to getting the job.  The stakes are higher and so is the bar.  In the second interview you will be directly compared with a group of well qualified candidates.  You will need to work harder to rise to the top of this group. Here is some great advice to help you ace your second interview. Preparation is essential in a...

17 Dec 2018

No degree required
This is an informative list of promising careers that do not require a degree. We have done the research for you based on median pay and growth outlook. College is not cheap. The average bachelors degree takes 4 years of studying and costs $105,070.  Ouch! As a result, our nation owes $1.5 trillion in student debt. $1,500,000,000,000 That's a lot of zero's! If you are career mind...

10 Dec 2018

Research a potential employer
If you truly care about making a positive impression in an interview you must research a potential employer beforehand.  And why wouldn't you want to learn as much as you can before committing years of your life to working there?  The interview process is for you to choose your employer as much as the other way around. Learning how to research a potential employer is relatively easy. ...

05 Dec 2018

interview rejection
Interview rejection is a painful part of the job search process.  Too often fear of rejection keeps you from moving forward.  Sometimes it keeps you from taking a chance altogether.  It seems safer to stay where you are.  There is no way to avoid interview rejection but there are very therapeutic ways to manage it when it happens. Keep your funnel full                                  ...

26 Nov 2018

LinkedIn Makeover
When it comes to the employment market LinkedIn is the boss.  If you are looking for a professional job there is no better network of employers anywhere.  It makes a lot of sense to build a complete LinkedIn profile. Employers have been flocking to LinkedIn for years.  The social aspect allows people to continually update their profile making it the best pool of professional candidate...

19 Nov 2018

Determine how much you should earn
Figuring out how much you should make is not a simple prospect.  There are a lot of resources available that make it sound like it should be easy to determine pay.  Be wary. The fact of the matter is that it is not possible to account for all of the circumstances involved. Geographic location and  level of experience is a good starting point. Determining the value a human being...

13 Nov 2018

Screen a potential employer
The interview process is a unique opportunity to screen a potential employer.  We tend to focus so much on making a great impression that very few take advantage of this opportunity.  This failure costs you a chance to gain valuable information that will make you a stronger candidate.  It can also keep you from learning valuable information needed to make the best career decisions. La...

05 Nov 2018

Optimize your resume
9 Tactical Ways to Optimize your Resume If you are writing your resume for a human being to read you are missing out! In the modern employment market more than 70% of resumes are initially read by software rather than an actual person.  With a little research and some editing you can make sure that your resume gets noticed.  This article will show you how to optimize your resume so that...

29 Oct 2018

11 Most Promising Occupations
College is not cheap. The average bachelor's degree takes 4 years of studying and costs $105,070. Despite these facts every year thousands of people rush into their education without any research about the most promising occupations. Before starting any degree it's important to know why you are working for it. Will it allow you the lifestyle you want? Would you enjoy the work? How emp...

26 Oct 2018

work with a recruiter
Recruiters seem to be everywhere. Recent statistics show that the 3rd-party recruiting business generates about $430 billion annually!  Here are a few things you should know before you work with a recruiter. Just like other professions all recruiters are not the same.  There are many different specialties and agency recruiting models.  Finding and working with a well-connected recruit...