When to Use Side Note Types
You’ve probably heard that an introductory message should be creative, reveal a bit of your personality and be concise so as not to bore a busy recipient. But did you know that there’s more than one type of application note? And, depending on the purpose of the document, the content, the writing style and the facts you’ll decide to include will be different. After investigating information on the use of different types of side notes across the US, I’ve ...Continue reading
Writing a Profile After Gap
Learn how to turn your leave of absence an asset to your profile Study breaks from vocation are becoming more and more common across the US and beyond. Employees from the wide range of industries take a few months’ (or even more than a year’s) break from duty to recharge, travel, or focus on out-of-duty commitments. All in all, when office stress management strategies are not effective, you feel dissatisfied with the course of your profession or simply want to ...Continue reading
Should You Accept the Job Offer?
Getting an employment opportunity is always exciting. You feel happy that the tedious process of job-hunting is finally over, and feel the urge to accept this vacancy immediately. Yet, it’s a better strategy to slow down and evaluate this opportunity carefully to understand whether it’s a perfect fit. During the interviewing process, it’s not only the company who chooses a suitable employee. You should evaluate the potential employer in multiple aspects as well. ...Continue reading
7 Ways to Build Your Career Path Within the Organization
When you work for a big company, the pattern for career progression is pretty simple. You follow a career plan, develop the competencies needed to make it to the next level, and get a promotion. However, not all companies have career growth opportunities. In small companies, there isn’t always a place to move up. Due to the lack of professional development, 39% of millennial workers consider leaving their job.Quitting isn’t the only solution, though. You can take charge of your ...Continue reading
How to List Volunteer Work On a Resume
As you are writing a resume, you're eager to do everything right. You sweat over highlighting professional accomplishments, reflecting the job progression accurately and picking the relevant keywords. You polish the formatting, layout and design. Yet, you still might be overlooking the importance of one of the resume sections – voluntary work. Volunteering isn't the mandatory section along with the work experience, skills and education. However, 41% of employers consider ...Continue reading
7 Strategies to Get Employed
Long unoccupation is not only challenging for your financial stability and peace of mind, but also it reduces your chances of getting hired again. The research shows that after 6 months of joblessness your odds for getting an occupation decrease significantly. Sure, it doesn't sound fair for great specialists who had lost their roles due to recession or company closeout. But why does it happen? In most cases, the employers vary that you've managed to keep your skills fresh ...Continue reading
Using Public Proof in Job Search
Job-hunting is an exhausting process with so many things to take care of. Writing a bio, applying to new job postings every day and preparing to answer popular interview questions are its essential elements. However, what candidates often overlook is using public credibility to highlight their professional value. What does the term "social proof" stand for? Network externality in general means getting your knowledge and qualifications endorsed by other professionals and ...Continue reading
10 Tips to Make Your Social Media Look Professional and Relevant
Learn how to polish your online profiles and social media before a job search Social media has become an unavoidable part of the job search, whether candidates realize it or not. From LinkedIn profiles to public posts on other platforms, what you share online can quietly support or undermine your resume. I’ve seen strong applications lose impact simply because an online presence sent mixed signals. In this article, the focus is on how social pages intersect with resume ...Continue reading
Teamwork Tips for Introverts
How to function effectively in a team if you’re an introvert? Most of today’s offices are perfectly designed for extraverts. Most of the career advice is about speaking up, showing off and taking initiative. The lion’s share of office activity is done in teams, which means ongoing discussions, meetings, brainstorming, and cooperation. And even the cubicle office spaces are perfectly designed for extraverts. After interviewing 650+ hiring managers across the US, ...Continue reading
7 Resume Skills That Will Increase Your Earnings
Your potential for career advancement depends a lot on the skills you have under your belt. Skills and competencies influence your earning potential, too. So, if you feel stuck in your career or would like to earn more, start with developing in-demand skills that will help you excel in the role and negotiate a better salary.Some companies offer in-house training in accordance with your career plan. However, if your employer doesn’t, you can take responsibility for your own career and ...Continue reading
