Often, contract work can grow into permanent jobs. One study showed that almost three-quarters of short-term assignments (72%) can lead to staff positions. But even when this isn’t true, a contract posting can become a crucial career enhancer, building your resume and acting as a long-term stepping stone. This fact has become even more important…
You can think of a job search like a trip to the casino. Throw the dice and hope for the best. However, you don’t have to rely on luck. Rather, you can take steps to maximize your chances of attracting the right people to your jobs. Of course, you can’t control every aspect of the…
When you submit a resume, you have very little time to make a good impression. Some studies show that you can have as little as six seconds to capture a hiring manager’s attention. Is your resume built to compete in this high-pressure atmosphere? If you don’t know, it’s time to find out. As the weather…
When you’re deep in a job search, you don’t want to skip any chance to find your perfect situation. But some seemingly enticing opportunities can quickly become disappointing wastes of time. For that reason, you need to stay vigilant about job-post red flags, so you can avoid applying to a dead-end position. One study showed…
Branding has become central to most of the world’s most successful businesses. Beyond the value of their individual products, where would companies like Apple or Coca-Cola be without their iconic brands? You can take advantage of the same techniques to build your career. In a world dominated by social media, personal branding has become an…
It seems like every time a return to work becomes likely, the fight against the pandemic suffers a setback. Late last year, the onset of Omicron delayed many plans to bring employees back together. Once that passes, will it finally be safe? Uncertainty about the course of the pandemic has caused widespread anxiety. One survey…
Now that the new year is underway, how are those resolutions doing? Have you forgotten them already? Don’t abandon your goals this early. You still have time to develop a plan to push your career forward — something a recruiter can help you fast-track. As you entered 2022, you likely set some goals for the…
A job search can become a long slog — one that comes with a large amount of rejection. Think of it like a marathon combined with a dating app. Yes, a truly exhausting experience. If you’re out of work, data suggest that it could be months until you land your next position. The median time…
You can find everything online these days. From food to products to romantic partners. But does that mean that the internet makes the best outlet for your job search? Not when you can work with a recruiter. Sure, online resources have improved the job-search process in the past couple of decades. Searching through newspaper ads…
Your job interview is almost over. Your pulse rate is returning to normal, and you’re looking forward to wrapping up the most stressful part of the hiring process. One more bit to go: time for your questions for the interviewer. This can often feel like an add-on, a polite courtesy from the person who has…
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