Hiring managers and recruiters report being overwhelmed with poorly written resumes. Resumes are the first filter to eliminate candidates, so it is vital that yours is powerfully written. Don’t allow your resume to eliminate you from consideration. These four do’s and don’ts will help you write a resume that gets you noticed for the right […]
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With unemployment, particularly in the IT, at the lowest levels seen in decades, competition for top talent is fierce. It is important to look past salary to understand the full value of an offer. Employers are using a variety of benefit incentives to attract and retain IT staff. What should you look for in a […]
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The September 2018 Jobs Report has been released. The US jobless rate currently sits at 3.7%, which is the lowest level of unemployment since 1969. Across all industries, employers added 134,000 new jobs in September. The largest growth was in the Business and Services sector, which includes IT staffing. With 54,000 jobs added, Business and […]
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A 2017 AARP survey found nearly two-thirds of workers ages 55 to 64 say their age is a barrier to getting a job. While the Age Discrimination in Employment Act is designed to protect older workers from bias, it may not protect everyone looking for a job. Patrick Button, an assistant professor of economics at […]
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Matching your new found confidence with a current environment that is friendly to job-seekers could be the right mix for landing your next dream job.
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Remember the why of all the work you are putting into your career and your school-aged children. As Ms. Dowling explains “Like all parents, you will teach your child the greatest lessons: the importance of hard work, the value of commitments to family, and the satisfaction that comes from a tough job well done.”
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It is always easier to find something once you have defined what you are looking for. Following the sage advice of beginning with the end in mind, and here, defining the job you want before you start looking for one, will pay dividends far beyond what any matching 401k contribution may, even if its 100%.
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Let your next job search be focused in positivity and not just a way to escape your struggles if things aren’t going your way at work right now. Your career path should focus on achieving your professional and life goals. Says Wein, “It’s not a weight on your shoulders, it is the next step.”
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As the job market heats up, hiring managers are faced with a new hiring challenge – how to retain the new hires they have invested heavily in within a competitive job market? Meghan M. Biro, Forbes Contributor, offers 4 keys to retaining talented hires and insuring an ROI for your company. Develop Soft Skills: In […]
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Sometimes a response from our dream job takes a little longer than expected. Consequently, top candidates are finding themselves in high demand from many decent companies. Forbes Contributor Caroline Ceniza-Levine offers her tips on how best to navigate this enviable position. Ensure you have multiple opportunities in play at all times – Most of the […]
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