Searching for a new job can be a challenging and often demotivating process, especially if you have been looking for a while. It can be easy to get discouraged and lose motivation, but staying motivated is crucial to finding the right job. Here are the ten best ways to stay motivated during a job search. Continue reading How To Stay Motivated When You’re Job Searching
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Should You Post Your Resume on LinkedIn?
Having a LinkedIn Profile today is not the option it was in the early 2000s. To not have one in 2023 is declaring yourself out of touch. To not be active on it is a professional shortcoming. While it is unlikely that LinkedIn will ever replace document or file-based resumes in the foreseeable future, it may not be the best place to post your resume. And here’s why. Continue reading Should You Post Your Resume on LinkedIn?
Applicant Tracking Software: Getting Past The Gatekeeper
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) is used by organizations to manage their recruitment processes. It allows recruiters to manage job postings, track resumes and applications, and communicate with candidates. ATS can be used to streamline the recruitment process and make it more efficient. It can also be a job seeker’s worst nightmare if not prepared. Here’s how to be the key master. Continue reading Applicant Tracking Software: Getting Past The Gatekeeper
Tap into the Hidden Job Market
Even though most applicants apply for jobs on a job board or employer career site, 35% found job postings on social media, 50% of respondents heard about jobs from friends, and 37% say they learn about jobs from professional networks. Here are some steps you can take to tap into the hidden job market: Continue reading Tap into the Hidden Job Market
Waiting to Hear Back after Applying for a Job
On average, it takes hiring managers one to two weeks to reach out to potential hires after receiving an application. Employers receive an onslaught of applications after publishing a job post. Depending on the position and location, they could have hundreds or thousands of resumes to sift through, even with Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). Continue reading Waiting to Hear Back after Applying for a Job
There’s not 1 but 3 Job Markets
I often get asked by new clients, “How is the job market?” My response begins with, “Which one of the three?” Knowing the differences is key to your job search. Continue reading There’s not 1 but 3 Job Markets
LINKEDIN HAS ADDED A NEWSLETTER FEATURE
Job seekers and career changers should convey to prospective employers a strong knowledge of their industry. LinkedIn has a new feature to help you do this by Continue reading LINKEDIN HAS ADDED A NEWSLETTER FEATURE