Increase work productivity and get noticed for executing tasks efficiently. Everyone assumes that being more productive means working more in less time. In essence, this is true. Those who efficiently manage their projects definitely tend to accomplish more than other people do in years. However, productivity is more of a way of being rather than…
If you are teetering on the proverbial fence about whether or not your current position is the right fit for you, here are four warning signs insinuating that it may be time to take the next step in your career search. You Lack of Passion/Interest A loss of passion or interest in your work could…
How can you get an edge over the millions of other job seekers out there? Research. Research can help you uncover hidden job opportunities and greatly improve your odds of acing the interview and landing the job. The key is to understand how to conduct company research and how to use the information that you…
Strengths and superheroes: Growing up, we are introduced to several superheroes which we often idolize, even as we grow older. We tend to imitate them too and imagine all kinds of scenarios. As adults, however, we somehow choose to ignore this imagination, and that’s our biggest mistake. Why not turn your imagination into reality? Why…
If you’re a recruiter, you will have some good days, some bad days, and some days where you are just plain pissed off. If you say you haven’t felt pissed off, I’m going to call you a bold-faced liar. You see, as recruitment, we’re dealing with people. We are dealing with our candidates and our…
Can you believe it’s already April? For those of you who already have a few interviews lined up, you may be wondering exactly what to wear to a job interview. Recent grads and experienced professionals alike seem to struggle with this decision, since they find themselves caught between wanting to dress professionally, and not wanting to dress…
The holiday stress– oh, I mean “season” is here! If you’re like everybody else, you’re probably a little overwhelmed around this time of year. You have to go grocery shopping for the family dinner, you have dozens of gifts to buy, and on top of everything else, you have a few job interviews lined up…
Because there is always hot job competition for good employment, it’s vital that your résumé impresses immediately and includes all information sought by prospective employers. In many situations, your résumé determines whether or not your job application or interest in a position will be taken further. Never underestimate the power of your résumé. Make sure…
It is becoming more and more common these days for head hunters to use LinkedIn as a device in their research. Recruitment professionals can venture through various industry sectors, target companies, and, most commonly, potential candidates with great ease. Profiles are considered based on intriguing content and an impressive level of detail. It may be…
Graduating from college can be disheartening. Your peers are settling and giving up on their dreams, and it feels like you might be next. If you have to hear the standard advice about “working on your resume” and “networking” one more time, you’re probably going to punch someone. Using the Skill-Bridge Technique, you can avoid…