You spent hours applying to jobs but haven’t heard anything back from the hiring managers. You feel like your resume is being ignored. Here are a few reasons why your resume may have fallen to the bottom of the stack.
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What are Soft Skills and Why are They Important?
Did you know: employers are focusing less on job-specific knowledge, technical knowledge or extensive experience. Instead, they want good communicators, problem solvers, and team players. These are considered soft skills, or personal attributes you need to thrive in the workplace.
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Job Search Myths Busted
With over 100 applicants per job posting, it can be discouraging to think that your resume will stand out from the crowd. The job searching period can be difficult and tedious. There is so much advice out there to consider when you’re in the thick of a job search. Let’s debunk some of the most...
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5 Reasons to Accept a Temporary Job Offer
Most job seekers have a negative connotation about temporary jobs. A job that doesn’t give a finite end to unemployment can seem valueless to a job seeker. Even if your end goal is to gain permanent employment, a temporary job can be a great stepping stone and can have some great benefits. Here are...
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3 Key Questions to Ask on Your First Day
The first day at a new job can be overwhelming. You’ve worked so hard during the interview process to convey why you were the best candidate. Now, it’s time to prove why you are the best. The best way to prove your worth and exceed your bosses expectations is to ask questions — a lot of questions!...
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New Year…New Goals
Every year on January 1st, people choose a list of resolutions that they want to accomplish in the new year. As we all know, these resolutions are usually ditched by March, or sooner. If you want to make a lasting change in the new year, try to set a specific goal that is attainable. While...
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How to Stand Out at a Career Fair
When you’re piled in a room with hundreds of other people working toward the same goal as you, standing out — in a good way — can seem like an impossible task. Whether this is your first career fair you have attended or you’ve attended a lot, these tips will help you stand out from the crowd at a...
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