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August 2016

How to Answer Salary Expectation Questions

You’re in the 3rd and final interview in the interviewing process and all of the sudden; the interviewer drops the dreaded “what are your salary expectations?” What do you do? What do you tell them? Below we share how to answer salary expectation questions: Be honest, but be realistic In the current market, the normal increase from job to job is 5% to 8%. If you’re making a level change, such as going from assistant manager to manager, that percentage will change...

08/01/2016

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June 2016

The Quick LinkedIn Checklist – Infographic

LinkedIn is a great tool to use for finding a job, getting recruited, or building your professional network. With over 433 million users, LinkedIn is a very powerful social network.(http://expandedramblings.com) Improving or creating a profile with these tips can boost your job search and networking abilities!

06/16/2016

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May 2016

5 Most Common Social Media Mistakes That Job Seekers Make

Offering your opinion too much or commenting on controversial topics Steer clear of giving too much of your opinion on your friend’s social media postings or your status postings. Politics, equality, religion, and personal finances are just the beginning of the topics not to associate with on social media. Although you may think that what you are commenting on is private, it may be more public than you think. Compromising picture Although the pictures you took the other night drinking alcohol...

05/20/2016

By AdminJob SeekersCompromising picture, controversial topics, security settings0 Comments

April 2016

6 Ways To Derail Your Interview

Talking negatively about a previous employer Employers would expect confidentiality and professionalism after leaving a position. If you speak about an old employer in a bad light, they may be concerned about you doing the same with their company. You may also be portrayed as a negative person who could hurt your chances of being offered the position. Not coming prepared and not asking questions Not coming prepared to an interview is a huge mistake. Many companies will ask you situational...

04/22/2016

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5 Ways Living A Healthy Lifestyle Can Impact Your Career

Your health is crucial to your career. How do you ask? Take a look at our top 5 ways living a healthy lifestyle can impact your career: Makes you more alert, awake and happy. Multiple cups of coffee each day may be delicious and wake you up, but exercising and eating healthy could have the same impact. Exercising and eating healthy can boost productivity at work because you can be more alert and awake. When you exercise, Dopamine (a chemical that plays a...

04/07/2016

By AdminJob SeekersHealthy Lifestyle, insomnia0 Comments

March 2016

How To Research A Potential Employers

“Nearly two thirds of those surveyed consider this lack of preparedness a real problem” according to CNBC.com. One of the most critical parts of an application and interview process is properly researching potential employers. Below are four tips on how to research potential employers for your job search: Company website This may seem obvious, but some interviewees will only read the description of the business on the job posting. Researching a company goes way beyond that. You should read the about...

03/24/2016

By AdminJob SeekersGlassdoor, LinkedIn, Potential Employers0 Comments

Did You Know… The New Overtime Rule Could Affect 10 Million Workers?

The final Overtime Rule is edging closer to its release date while many companies still have no idea it will be released. According to SHRM.com, the new rule may be published by July 7th and take effect on Labor Day. Or the rule could be issued the Friday before Labor Day and take effect November 1st. Below are a few predicted effects of the new law: Wage and Hour Lawsuits will increase. Companies will need to develop methods to track work time...

03/18/2016

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Quick Guide: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile

Whether you are searching for a job or happy in your current profession, optimizing your LinkedIn profile is vitally important to expand your professional network. Our quick guide shares the top things professionals focus on when reviewing your LinkedIn profile. Include a professional profile picture and cover photo. Getting a professional head shot is ideal when it comes to a LinkedIn profile photo. Although, if you are unable to get it professionally done make sure it is not any of these...

03/10/2016

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4 Biggest Differences Between a CV and a Resume

Depending on the job that you are applying for, you might see a request for a resume or a Curriculum Vitæ (CV). Curriculum Vitæ, which means the course of life in Latin has many differences from a resume. Below are our top 4 differences between a CV and a resume: 1) Length. Resumes are typically not longer than a page to two pages depending on the length of your work experience. CV’s are longer documents that are usually 2 or more pages. 2) Content. The content...

03/01/2016

By AdminJob SeekersCV, job positions, Resume0 Comments

February 2016

How To: Properly Prepare For A Career Fair

It’s that time a year again. Graduation is fast approaching and students are looking for their first career opportunities. Career fairs and networking events are important parts of the entry-level job search. Below is how to properly prepare for a career fair: Research the company list. Schools may distribute a company list for the career fair. Researching the companies on the list and what job opportunities they are looking for can help narrow down which tables you may want to go to....

02/23/2016

By AdminJob SeekersCareer Fair, company list, Resume0 Comments