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Job Search

Defining the Selection Process – What Happens After You Submit Your Resume

June 8, 2011 /

Have you ever wondered what happens to your resume after you submit it?  Many job seekers spend hours every day shipping resumes off to prospective employers without an idea of what happens after they’ve hit the send button. Knowing what your resume goes through after it has been submitted is a mystery that many job…

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make in a Phone Interview

May 26, 2011 /

I have to admit, with more than 12 years of hands-on experience interviewing candidates for various positions, I find that the biggest mistakes aren’t made during the face-to-face interview; the ones that have really shocked me have been when I’ve interviewed a candidate over the phone.  I find this especially serious for those who are…

How to Prepare for an Employment Background Check

May 20, 2011 /

It’s a well-known fact that at some point in our job application process, we will probably have to face a background check.  For most, the check is probably not so intimidating.  We know we haven’t done anything significantly wrong—at least nothing that could compromise eligibility. What many don’t know is that employers take a lot…

Sending Out Countless Resumes With No Response? 3 Strategies to Change it Up!

May 10, 2011 /

Are you continually being rejected for jobs for which you’ve applied?  It could be that you’re having a hard time getting your resume to be seriously considered.  Don’t feel discouraged if this is the case.  Instead, consider these tips to shake things up when you’re sending out countless resumes with no response: Change Your Keywords…

Having No College Degree Doesn’t Mean You’re Not a Qualified Candidate

May 4, 2011 /

Are you currently seeking a professional job but don’t have a college degree?  If so, you are not alone.  According to a recent study conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education, only 27.5 percent of adults in the United States have a degree.  This means there are a lot of people competing for professional jobs…

6 Social Media Mistakes to Avoid While Job Seeking

May 3, 2011 /

For many job seekers, the Internet presents two very different worlds.  One consists of hanging out with friends via social networking, and the other focuses on the seriousness of a job search. Having the worlds collide could result in the playful social media environment posing problems for a job search since many employers conduct online…