When a company is recruiting, the hiring managers will first look at a person’s resume before deeming them worthy enough to invite them for an interview. As such, the candidate’s resume, not the candidate himself, will make the first impression on the hiring managers. Because of this, it is essential that your resume be created in a way […]
What Your Resume and Cover Letter Should Look Like in 2021
Yes, cover letters matter. If you want your job application to stand out in the challenging job market of 2021, you must cover all ends and create a stellar cover letter and resume. The current global pandemic and the resultant economic recession have drastically changed the current job market. Several employees were either let go, […]
Killer Tips on How You Can Improve Your Virtual Presentations
Virtual presentations have become a norm today – especially with the onset of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Professionals from every line of work are expected to rely on their virtual presentation skills to help them communicate through team sessions and give business reviews. Regardless of whether you are engaging customers, performing quarterly business reviews, or […]
Getting Your Resume Past An ATS
If getting a job during the global pandemic wasn’t hard enough, recruiters around you have added another complication to the mix. Even though it might feel like you’re throwing resumes into a black hole on the daily – it might probably be a new recruiter shtick you aren’t aware of yet. Before the holy hands […]
Making First Impressions Count: The Ultimate Guide
Whether you are a business owner, an employee, a sales manager, or any other important entity in the business world, the first impression you create of yourself can help make or break your position in the industry! When you meet someone for the very first time, all it takes for them to evaluate you is […]
How to Improve Work Life Balance Working From Home
Coronavirus trends appear to be declining around the world. However, it remains a big threat to many people. Experts advise caution to prevent a return of the virus. Many businesses have asked their employees to work from home to keep them safe and free from infections. This has become normal for some, but many employees […]
5 Common Interview Questions (& How to Answer Them)
Excelling in an interview shouldn’t have to be hard. With the right prep, you can knock the challenge out of the park by making a great lasting impression on your interviewer. Many people, however, find themselves stumped while answering an interviewer. To understand what responses employers are looking for, let’s go over some of the […]
Killer Conversation Starters
Whether you’re starting your first day at work, heading in for a job interview, making corporate connections, or more, the right conversation starter can turn any boring old conversation into a memorable one. The key is to skip boring discussions about the weather or your academic qualifications and jumping right into the fun stuff. Read […]
How to Prepare and Ace a Phone Interview – 6 Tips
Many of us dread phone calls from people we personally don’t know. Phone anxiety seems to be especially more common among younger people today. Companies incorporate a phone interview in their hiring process, as a means to gauge the interest of the candidate and to narrow down the list of people that would be invited […]
Hunting for a Job – Using LinkedIn to Your Advantage
Launched in May 2003, LinkedIn has been a valuable professional platform for many over the years. From professional advice all the way to finding jobs and potential recruits, LinkedIn lets you do it all on one convenient platform. A survey published in November 2019 showed that in the US, over 160 million users used LinkedIn […]