Author: John Scott

September 26, 2014 John Scott

What to Do After the Interview

Imagine walking out of an interview for a great job where you spent hours tailoring your resume and cover letter to perfectly match the job description. You think the interview went well and you really want the job. You finally get

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September 5, 2014 John Scott

3 Good Reasons to Job Search While Employed

With the summer dwindling down, the job market tends to heat up. Hiring managers look to fill vacant positions and most job seekers return from their vacations with a renewed energy to get hired. You may know how to perform

August 22, 2014 John Scott

4 Tips for Internal Job Applicants

During my time at Beyond.com, our HR department has emailed job announcements for internal job postings within various departments of our company. While I personally have not attempted to switch departments or leave my role as a Career Advocate, I

August 1, 2014 John Scott

Job Fair Preparation Tips

Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the United States unemployment rate is now 6.2% nationwide. If you remember, the rate hit a high of 10% in October of 2009, so things have improved quite a bit in the

July 11, 2014 John Scott

5 Summer Job Search Tips

Many experts would point out that summer is not the busiest time of the year for employers looking to fill open positions. Employees take long vacations, productivity from staff slows, and many job seekers may take a break citing a

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June 20, 2014 John Scott

Five Executive Resume Writing Tips

There is a costly investment to companies looking to fill executive positions. Executive search firms, head hunters, and corporate recruiters may all be hired to help find a pool of candidates to be interviewed. As a result, the time and

June 6, 2014 John Scott

6 Things Not To Do When Updating Your Resume

Many of our resume advice articles focus on what to do when crafting a resume but this week’s article advises you on what not to do to ensure you make a good impression with employers. Here are six things to

May 23, 2014 John Scott

Back Up Your Resume with a Spotless Online Presence

If you haven’t already noticed, applying for jobs has transitioned almost entirely online. Large private companies, government sectors, and even small locally owned businesses post open positions online and expect an application to be submitted the same way. So it

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May 9, 2014 John Scott

6 Job Seeking Tips for the Recent College Graduate

Many college seniors are in the midst of final exams this week and may be thinking their hard work is coming to an end. Unfortunately, with the celebration of graduation comes the reality that a job search has begun. Transitioning

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April 25, 2014 John Scott

3 Resume Questions We Hear All the Time

This week’s resume writing blog post will take on a mailbag format with questions from real job seekers. Below I have listed out three questions related to resume writing that I received this week with my advice below each one.

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