It’s been sitting there for weeks, your job posting. You blanketed the Internet with it, but it’s largely been ignored — a great big cyber shrug. You had high hopes when you posted it, but you just aren’t getting the volume of applications you expected. It’s a major problem for your recruiting efforts. The lack…
If your recruiter has helped you to land a great assignment, you are probably focused a lot on your job and may not be thinking as much about staying in touch with the recruiter. The reality is, you should keep in regular contact with the recruiter to ensure you are prepared for future job opportunities….
Today, more and more employees are looking for temporary assignments rather than full-time work. If you are thinking about whether temping could be right for you, one thing you may be concerned about is the path your career will take. After all, most people get a job and stay in it for at least a…
If you are applying for a job that requires a specific skill set, such as a clerical or administrative job, you cannot send off a generic resume and expect to land interviews. Resume writing takes a little more skill than simply making a list of your past positions and sending it off to every potential…
Career advancement is often a top goal for most people, but it can be a challenge. You need to take smart steps to advance your career, which includes networking to find great opportunities with companies that provide the possibility of promotion. Reaching out to employers and finding positions that can set you on a good…
A resume is one of the most important tools you have to use during your job search, since a resume gives you the chance to let potential employers check out your job skills. It is imperative that your resume paints you in the best possible light and gives a hiring manager enough insight to decide…
Working as a maintenance technician gives you the opportunity to be out in the field, making repairs and managing problems with equipment. Maintenance technicians are in-demand professionals, with the market for maintenance techs projected to grow by around 9 percent by 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job of a maintenance tech is…
Mechanical engineering can be a rewarding career, both intellectually and financially. Mechanical engineers enjoy the challenge of designing, building and developing devices across a broad range of industries, and earn a median salary of $80,850, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Demand for mechanical engineers is expected to grow five percent between…
As you begin a new job search, or prepare to find a job upon graduation this spring, you need to know what skills employers are looking for the most today. If you have any of the skills outlined in this post, you should make every effort to highlight them in your resume, cover letter and…
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