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February 2016

10 Motivating Quotes Said By Presidents

“Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who make excuses.” – George Washington “Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson “A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue” – James Monroe “Try and fail, but don’t fail to try.”- John Quincy Adams “It’s easier to do a job right, than to explain why you didn’t.” – Martin Van Buren “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years”- Abraham...

02/15/2016

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Top 5 Reasons Why Candidates Reject Offers

44% of job offer rejections occur because the candidate has already accepted another job (ERE Media). In this candidate-driven market, competition for top talent is fierce. Top candidates are often placed in 10 days or less. Here are the answers to why most candidates would reject an offer: The company takes too long to make an offer Submitting an offer to a candidate 3 to 4 weeks after the first interview increase the company’s chances of an offer turn down by 19%...

02/11/2016

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The Biggest Interview Mistakes Entry-Level Candidates Make

According to Glassdoor.com, you have between a 1% to 3% chance of receiving an interview after applying online for an open position. Because the chances of receiving a call back are so low for entry-level candidates, it is essential to extensively prepare when the right interview comes up. Take a look at the biggest mistakes entry-level candidates make in interviews: Relying on school achievements to get you the job. Sports, extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and clubs are a great thing to mention...

02/09/2016

By AdminJob SeekersEntry Level Candidates, job, Salary expectations0 Comments

How to: Increase your Salary by 20+%

1.Create resume stability Compounded raises where your salary increases by a certain percentage every year can be a benefit of resume stability. Also, for most companies, year-end bonuses increase according to how long you have been with the organization. Sticking with your company for a long period of time also opens up leadership and seniority opportunities to increase your pay. (Not to mention additional benefits such as more paid time off days!) 2. Education Gaining certifications or additional degrees can dramatically improve your...

02/01/2016

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January 2016

3 Ways to answer “What Motivates you” in an Interview

Can you impress a hiring manager or recruiter within the first 90 seconds of your interview? According to theundercoverrecruiter.com, 33% of hiring managers and recruiters make their decisions within that time. Besides your first impression and knowing about the company, successfully answering big interview questions can set you apart from other candidates in the interview process. Below are tips on how to answer the question “what motivates you” during your interview: 1) Before the interview, list successes. Take a look at your resume...

01/26/2016

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How to: Negotiate the Best Salary Offer for Yourself

What’s the slowest way to lose $600,000? On average you could stand to lose $600,000 over a lifetime by not properly negotiating your salary, according to lifehacker.com. This is based off of a 40 year career when asking for $5,000 more than your initial offer. Below is how to negotiate the best salary offer: 1) Be Enthusiastic. Let the employer know how gracious you are for the job offer and that you would love to work with their company. It is important to...

01/19/2016

By AdminJob SeekersEnthusiastic, evaluate the offer0 Comments

5 Ways your Local Library can help with your Job Search

55% of Philadelphia households do not have internet access according to technical.ly/philly. Local libraries have many benefits for those who do not have internet access as well as those who do. Below are 5 ways your local library can help with your job search: 1) Free work space. For those without a home office, a library can be a quiet refuge for doing a focused job search. In addition, libraries provide free internet and computer access, if you sign up for a...

01/11/2016

By AdminJob SeekersJob groups, job hunting books, Local Library, Resume writing0 Comments

December 2015

Top 4 Capitalization Rules for your Resume

5 to 7 seconds on average is the amount of time you have to impact a recruiter or hiring manager with your resume. (business2community.com) Grammar plays an important part in making that first impression. Take a look at our 4 capitalization rules for your resume: 1) Job titles. When you are listing your job experience on your resume, the titles should be capitalized. Although, if you are not speaking about a specific role, but generic titles they should not be capitalized. – Example:...

12/31/2015

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2016 Resume Must Haves

Is your 2016 new year’s resolution to find a new job position? With 2016 right around the corner, looking through and updating your resume is a must! Take a look at our 2016 resume must haves: 1) A consistent resume format and standard font. PDF format are highly preferred due to the fact that no one is able to make changes to your resume without your knowledge. Keep your resume writing clear and concise with no paragraphs all in the same professional font....

12/22/2015

By AdminJob SeekersPosition titles, professional email addresses, software skills0 Comments

5 Tips on Post Interview Thank You Notes

In a close competition for an open job, the candidate with the better thank you note will typically win. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when writing a thank you note. 1) The 24 hour rule. Always send your thank you note within 24 hours of your interview. This shows the hiring manager that you have a high level of interest in the position. 2) If you meet with multiple people in the organization, personalize the thank you note...

12/15/2015

By AdminJob SeekersPost Interview, Thank you notes0 Comments