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Job Search

The Modern Job Search: Part 1 How Changes in the Last Decade Impact Your Search

December 20, 2017 /

Like many other industries, the job search market has seen remarkable changes in the past 10 years. Here’s a look at some of the most compelling changes that have occurred and how they affect your job search, the application process, and how you should approach your career advancement. Searches Have Moved Online The days of…

Having Nightmares About Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)? Here’s What Will Fix That.

December 5, 2017 /

One of the top concerns of jobseekers in 2018 is this vague, impersonal, robotic smoke-monster known as the Applicant Tracking System. For those who have not heard tell—whilst sitting around the campfire—of ATS, it is a software in use by 97% of large companies and 80% of small/mid-size companies to scan incoming resumes and determine…

Recruiters Expose the Social Media Red Flags Keeping You From Interviews

October 24, 2017 /

In the 21st century, it’s no surprise that the topic of social media and employers is one that comes up frequently. Many job seekers wonder—can employers look at your social media? They sure can. But do they? They absolutely do. And why do employers check your social media? It’s just a good way to assess…

Top 3 Hiring Factors That Make a Good Candidate—According to Recruiters

October 19, 2017 /

What are recruiters searching for in a good candidate? What qualities does a good candidate possess that makes them the right candidate? Ever wonder what’s at the forefront of a recruiter’s mind when they’re making a hiring decision? Well, wonder no more. Recruiters have revealed the top three most important factors they consider when making…

Recruiters Reveal What Makes or Breaks Your Being Hired

October 17, 2017 /

Did you know that subjective traits play a critical role in the evaluation of your candidacy and the determination of the recruiter to hire or not hire you? Wouldn’t it then be to your benefit to know exactly which traits are the most important to recruiters when making a hiring decision? Of course it would!…

How to Use the New Facebook Jobs Feature to Find Your Next Career

August 22, 2017 /

Facebook has finally launched a job search feature … and it’s about time! The Job Seeker Nation surveys by JobVite have been stating for years that 67% of job seekers find jobs on Facebook. Given this information, it was good timing for Facebook to cater to the job-seeking market. If you’re not familiar with the…