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5 Ways to Prepare for a Job Search in 2021

January 17, 2019 /

A new year means new goals. For many people, career goals are on the list of things they hope to achieve in the new year. If you’re one of the people planning on making a move in 2021, there are several ways you can prepare yourself for a job search in the new year to…

The Importance of Company Culture in Your 2019 Job Search

January 10, 2019 /

A recent Robert Half survey indicated that company culture is important to both job seekers and to employers. In fact, 35% of job seekers wouldn’t take a job where they weren’t a good fit with the company culture—even if that job was the perfect position for them otherwise. Maintaining company culture with the right hires…

Hidden Job Skills Millennials Have

October 30, 2018 /

Millennials have been the focus of a lot of analysis and discussion in recent years, often to lament their shortcomings and the skills they lack for functioning in society or the workplace. But this generation, raised around technology from day one in a quickly changing world, brings certain skills to the workplace. Whether you’re a…

Effectively Using Professional References in Your Job Application

October 25, 2018 /

Most any position for which you apply will require that you provide professional references. Sometimes, deciding whom to ask and how to ask can be tricky waters to navigate, especially if your current employer is unaware you are job searching. I’ve put together a few tips below on how to resolve common situations and help…

Avoiding Age Discrimination on Your LinkedIn Profile

August 10, 2018 /

Age discrimination is ridiculous and there’s a section on your LinkedIn profile that opens itself up for possible age discrimination.

The Modern Job Search Part 2: 7 Tips for Adjusting Your Search to Today’s Job Market – and Resources to Help

December 21, 2017 /

This is part two—you can read part one of this article series here. The face of the job search market has evolved dramatically over the last decade, and job seekers have had to adjust in order to find the perfect position. How do you get started looking for a job? Where do you look for…