Category Archives for Applying for Jobs
How to Respond to an Interview Request (Examples)
Nothing beats the feeling of getting an interview invitation (except maybe receiving a job offer!)… but don’t rush to respond just yet. You need to make sure you respond correctly to secure the interview. So in this article, I’m going to walk you through how to respond to an interview request from a recruiter or […]
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9 Creative Ways to Get Your Job Application Noticed
If you’re wondering, “how can I stand out from other job applicants online?” then this is the article for you. In the next 10 minutes, you’re going to learn how to get your job application noticed with 9 creative (and highly-effective) methods that will help you stand out any time you apply for a position […]
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Not Getting Job Interviews? 11 Likely Reasons Why
Common reasons for not getting job interviews include not “tailoring” your resume correctly, not applying with the right methods, having a resume that’s longer than it should be for your experience, and a number of other reasons. In fact, there are 11 common reasons why you are not getting calls for interviews, so we’ll look […]
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How to Explain Job Hopping in Cover Letters, Interviews and More
If you’re job searching and looking for how to explain job hopping in cover letters and interviews, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to show you everything you need to know about explaining your reasons for changing jobs, so you can get hired even if you’ve job-hopped in the past. Plus, we’ll look […]
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How to Get a Job Fast: Why Networking is the Fastest Way to Get a Job
If you’re looking the fastest way to get a job, this article will walk you through everything you need to know. I’m going to show you 3 reasons that networking is the best way to get hired quickly, and how to use proven networking methods to land a great job (even if you have almost […]
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The 3 Best Ways to Find Jobs Online and Offline in 2020
In this article I’m going to walk you through the best ways to find jobs quickly and easily, without wasting time or having to submit tons of applications on job boards without hearing back. We’ll look at the 3 best ways to find jobs online and offline, and then I’m going to give you a […]
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How to Conduct a Successful Job Search – 4 Things Top Job Seekers Do Differently
I’ve been fortunate to interview many successful career professionals throughout my career, and have had the opportunity to pick their brains about what worked (and what didn’t!) during their job searches. Common themes have emerged. Here’s a list of 4 things most would do differently if turning back time was an option. These tips will […]
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How to Organize a Job Search: 5 Time-Saving Tips
Job searching takes time. Lots of time. Much of this time is wasted on tasks that can be simplified–if not completely cut out–by getting organized during the job search process. Here are five tips for how to organize your job search so you aren’t bogged down with busy-work. With your new found time, you focus […]
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8 Productivity Tools to Make Your Job Search More Effective
It’s not easy managing a full-throttle job search. From conducting research to sending emails, boosting your brand on social media to remembering to follow up. While cloning yourself or creating more hours in the day isn’t yet a reality – these 8 tips and tools will help you make your job search easier and more […]
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The 24 Best Tech and IT Job Boards for 2020
Tech is a popular industry to work in, partly because most tech jobs pay very well. But where can you find jobs with great tech companies? Well, job boards are one place you can start. We put together this list of the best tech job boards so you can quickly and easily find jobs in […]
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How to Get a Job in Another State – 5 Tips From a Recruiter
I’m asked about this a lot: how to get a job in another state or another city. It’s not easy- You need to avoid discrimination based on your location, handle complicated interview and travel schedules, and more. There’s a reason so many people become frustrated soon after they start applying for jobs out of state. Fortunately I’ve […]
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How to Make a Job or Career Change at 50+
Going through a job or career change at 50+ can be challenging, especially if you’ve been with the same company for years. Fortunately there are a few things you can do to make sure you get interviews and end your job search successfully. We invited professional resume writer Virginia Franco to share 7 “musts” when changing jobs or careers […]
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