For most companies, the end of the calendar year also marks the beginning of annual performance reviews for employees. Many individuals overlook their performance review or don’t have a strategy for how to approach them. These reviews are valuable not
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Every quarter we analyze a bunch of data to figure out the top 50 metro areas in the US with the most job postings. There are the regulars each quarter like San Jose, CA where Silicon Valley is located and
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One third of job seekers said they won’t take part because they don’t want it to impact their job search October is a month dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and women’s health issues, but November is dedicated to the guys.
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While dressing up for Halloween might seem unprofessional, it might actually help propel you forward in your career. Sounds crazy? Or makes perfect sense. When employers make hires they not only need someone that can perform the duty of the
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A quick Google search for professional resume writing services yields hundreds of results each offering seemingly similar services while promising positive results. So what are the differentiating factors between more successful writing services and ones that are not? What should
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I’ve written before about Humans of New York. It’s a blog that’s all about capturing the human condition – and since jobs and careers are a central part of most people’s lives, they come up pretty frequently. Today a career-related
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A career change can be very scary. Especially if you’ve only ever worked in one industry your entire professional career; and maybe even within just one organization. Maybe you are actually great at what you are doing right now but
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Updating your resume in the midst of a job search can be difficult for individuals who do not have the skills or experience required for a specific opening. It can also be difficult for candidates on the other end of
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While employers and hiring managers typically use a job seeker’s technical skills to narrow down the candidate pool, it’s the job seeker’s soft skills that will most likely land them the job. The interview process is the time when a
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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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