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Contributed by Tessa Barlow

In the dynamic landscape of today's job market, embarking on a job search can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you're a recent graduate, a seasoned professional looking for a change, or someone re-entering the workforce, evaluating your job search strategy is cr...

Embarking on a job search can often feel like navigating through uncharted waters—time-consuming, at times disheartening, and occasionally yielding minimal rewards. We've all been there, facing the challenges of finding the right opportunity in a competitive job market. Let's explore the refinement ...

Contributed by Tessa Barlow, Staff Writer.

As the holiday season wraps us in its warm embrace, it's not just the time for festive decorations and cozy gatherings; it's also the perfect season to unwrap new opportunities for your career. The secret sauce to turbocharge your job search lies in the ar...

As of November 27, 2023, let’s look at the calendar:

🦃 Thanksgiving just passed.

🎄 Christmas is less than a month away.

🍾 The New Year is beckoning in 35 few short days.

Do these numbers appear to be shrinking rapidly? Are you left wondering where this year has disappeared? Perhaps you’re ...

If you are a fan of the “spray and pray” method of applying for jobs, several AI tools have emerged to make the process both fast and easy. However, beware of the dangers, both overt and hidden.

What is the “Spray and Pray” method?

Simply put, the “spray and pray” method consists of cranking ou...

Does the recruiting process mystify you? You aren't alone. Many highly qualified job seekers struggle, especially when they don't really understand how employers' hiring practices work. Some of their actions seem initially vague, while others are just plain rude.

 1. Is this job really open?

 A...

It’s true: Job searching can be an intimidating process. That is exactly why so many professionals turn to expert career coaches and resume writers to give them a competitive edge.

Along those lines, different services use various methods to help you reach your goals. Some of these are designed to ...

Every May, colleges and universities spew out a fresh crop of graduates. While many new graduates struggle with landing their first job due to a lack of experience, these candidates cause another problem: increased competition.

Whether you are still seeking an entry-level job or have a little salt ...

Believe it or not, many managers are just as frustrated with the HR department as job seekers. It can feel like HR and managers seem to have very different understandings of what it takes to be successful in any given role. Add long hiring procedures into the mix, and managers are even more willing ...

Are you cheating on your significant other?

Do you want to?

No, I’m not talking about a new romantic relationship. I’m talking about cheating on your boss to find a new job!

Conducting a confidential job search can feel like sneaking around. Trying to make time to find job postings, appl...

Have you heard of career cushioning yet? If not, get ready for the next career trend of 2023.

 A carry-over term from the dating world, cushioning is the process of thinking about or actively testing the waters for a new relationship when the current one looks like it might be in danger of ending. ...

As a job seeker, it is important to know the ebb and flow of the hiring cycles. As we look forward to 2023, be ready for that intense hiring period throughout Q1.

Here’s a breakdown of the next couple of months – and how to use this to your advantage:

December:

You may be tempted to take it easy ...