Top 5 Jobs Skills Necessary for Success
The definition of success can be quite elusive. There are a number of people who equate success with monetary gain and high profile reputations. But, for the majority of those of us traversing this…
Things you should never put on your resume
The resume is one of the most important things that job employers need to see before hiring a worker. Headhunters usually spend about ten seconds on reading the resume and you have to make these ten…
A Recruiters Guide to Getting the Job
Ben White has seven years’ experience in talent acquisition. In that time he has worked as a headhunter and a corporate recruiter for two fortune 500 companies. He also runs www.gettingthejobhq.com…
Why the Web is Your Resume
A few years back we interviewed Vala Afshar, an prolific social media user who was also a Chief Marketing Officer, about why the web is the new resume. We thought we would re-air his chat from…
How to Leave a Strong Lasting Impression in Your Job Interview
After you’ve applied for a job and submitted your resume and cover letter for resume, it’s time to prepare for an interview. If you don’t have any prior experience with interviews it can be a bit…
7 Tips for Marketing Yourself
You might have a flawless resume, all the qualifications in the world and years of valuable experience but that doesn’t mean you're going to get the job. No matter what industry you’re in, the job…
Podcast: Job Hunting While at Work
Rachel Bitte has been been rethinking the HR industry for 20 years and is currently Chief People Officer at Jobvite, a recruiting platform powering companies such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Starbucks…
5 Ways to Prep for the Interview
One of the most important aspects of the job hunting process is interview prep. Without proper preparation for an interview, job hunters significantly reduce their chances of making a great first…
6 Social Media Updates Killing Your Job Search
There are times when what you don't say speaks volumes about your personal brand. These days you must be 100% aware of your reputation online. A large percentage of them are looking, evaluating, and…
6 Reasons Why You Should Consider Working For A Startup
The thought of working for a small company that has just started might seem a little bit daunting. Everyone has heard the horror stories. Long working hours, lower salaries, tiny office spaces... but…