Have you ever wondered what happens to your resume after a prospective employer receives it? It used to be that someone a human would sift through all the resumes, scanning for keywords and relevant experience. In todays job hunting world, that human has, in many cases, been replaced by a computer. Thats right. The finely
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Don’t make these job-search mistakes Before John Yocca found his current job, he had been unemployed for seven months. Unexpectedly laid off as part of a major downsizing, Yocca took some time off trying to figure out what he wanted to do. Now a senior account executive with Stern and Associates in Cranford, Yocca eventually
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Yes, you have been working for a while at your current job. Yes, you have been working hard. Yes, you have made some definite positive changes for the company. Now it is time for you to make some more money. But the question is, why won’t the boss give it to me? The answer is
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After working 16-hour days for seven years as an investment banker, Rachel Thebault decided to follow her dream: a career in baking. All it took for her to decide to go from banker to baker was a batch of chocolate truffles. Thebault had been baking as a hobby since she was a child. But the
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6 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job Do you have a job that’s just like everyone else’s? Are you looking for a nine-to-five…but wish you weren’t? Do you wish there was another option, one that would lead to an exciting, unique, and fulfilling line of work? I recently interviewed more than 100 people who currently
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Being a freelancer simply mean you work for yourself and provide a service or talent which can be outsourced. There are a number of services which can be outsourced, such services include programming, writing, web design, search engine optimization, etc. Services such as these usually can be accomplished from a remote location without the need
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Searching for jobs can be challenging, even in the best of times. Whether you have just graduated from school or are a seasoned professional, speaking Spanish contributes greatly to your qualifications in a growing number of markets in North America. The steps below are designed to help you refine your search and land your prize
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Last fall there was a CEO succession at the company where my husband and I work. In November, my husband, who was in upper management, was the first to be laid off. In a nanosecond, not only does your work network crumble but so does your social network. What do you say or do for
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The decision to move and live in China provides a challenge to newcomers on a variety of levels. When evaluating your options on coming to China, it is important to understand your wage and purchasing power. For those being paid in RMB, the local currency, you may notice that the sum of money appears to
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The Thank you letter, or also known as the follow-up letter, is written similar as you would a Cover letter. You will use three steps in writing a simple thank you letter. 1. First, you’re going to market that all-important connection with the grab his attention 2. Then you’re going to market your skills and
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Unless you’ve really loved what you have done with your career in the first half, now is a great time to test other areas. The neat thing about your second career is that it can be something you actually enjoy doing. Just make sure that there is a stable retirement plan and if you didn’t
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The thought of writing a resume can be intimidating to say the least. There is so much to consider that the process can easily leave you too exhausted to continue – even before you start. What’s worse is if you have no idea how to create the design – or even how important the design
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Unless you’ve really loved what you have done with your career in the first half, now is a great time to test other areas. The neat thing about your second career is that it can be something you actually enjoy doing. Just make sure that there is a stable retirement plan and if you didn’t
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How to Handle Phone Interviews – Lifespy.com by Alex Fresh graduates and job hunters, I think it would be best for you to read this. Personnel hiring and all the stuff that goes with it costs a lot for companies. And that’s not just about money but also time and other important resources as well.
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In this modern age of computers, resume writing had never been faster and more efficient. Gone were the days when you had to go to the post office to mail an application. All you ever do is sit in your computer, upload your resume using the employer’s web site or send your resume to them
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