Having a mentor who can talk to you about their experience, including both failures and successes, can be a huge benefit to anyone at any stage of their career. But for women, who have to face a variety of roadblocks from the pay gap to inequality in the workplace, a strong team of people to…
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Unsure About the Length of an Answer in the Job Interview? One Acronym to Help
Answering questions in a job interview is a fine art that can quickly become a challenge if you’re not prepared. You can’t make your answers too short or you risk not giving enough information to the decision maker. But you also can’t make your answers too long or you may talk yourself right out of…
This LinkedIn Profile Significantly Helps Your Job Search
You’ve probably heard people mention that you need to have a solid LinkedIn profile to help your job search. But why? And what is specifically important to include? Your LinkedIn profile is different from your resume, but it should be a living thing that can grow and change as your career evolves. But what do…
Your New Boss Is Younger Than You – Now What?
If you’re a baby boomer, it’s very likely you are currently working for a boss in Generation X or even a millennial. The same may now be true for some GenX employees, as the oldest millennials reaching their late 30s. But if you’re working for someone younger than you, what are some survival skills that…
These 4 Actions Raise Red Flags to Recruiters
When you’re in the market for a new job, you know that sometimes the recruiters hold the keys to your next opportunity. But are you putting your best foot forward? There are certain actions or behaviors that automatically trip red flags for staffing professionals. They may not explain it to you and you could be…
Is Contract Work the Right Fit for You as a Nurse in 2018?
Nurses are always in high demand, which is one of the reasons the profession is of interest to many people. But nurses also work long hours and face workplace stress at higher rates than many other professions. But are there ways to have more flexibility in a nursing career? Have you considered contract work…
Our Top 5 Tips for Job Seekers from 2017
This year, we wanted to take a step back and look at the tips we’ve provided for people in our community looking for a new opportunity. Since the beginning of 2017, we have worked hard to curate the best content for local job seekers. Have a look at some of the past advice we’ve given…
Passive Job Candidates Focus on These Areas When Negotiating a New Job
Do you know the benefits of hiring a passive candidate for your open accounting job? A passive candidate is someone who is not actively looking for a new job. You or your recruiting partner may have found them at a competitor’s company through sources such as LinkedIn. They may not have been considering a new…
Pro Bono Work Helps a Paralegal’s Career
Can pro bono work help your paralegal staff and their career development? Not only can it improve their experience, but it can be an important part of your community outreach program. The National Federation of Paralegal Associations actually includes a requirement that each of their paralegal members contribute at least 24 hours of pro bono…
Social Media Will Find Your Next Job
The truth about today’s job market is that social media is not a passing fad. More and more job seekers are finding their next opportunity through social media. You may not know how to leverage your profiles or want to be public on the internet, but there are some things you need to have in…