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How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile More Compelling

Published on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 by admin
Category: Career Development

LinkedIn is an excellent networking tool. It gives you the opportunity to post your resume online. Progressively, hiring managers and recruiters are utilizing the networking site to hunt for and screen job candidates and potential employers routinely checking LinkedIn before they make hiring decisions, it’s worth updating your profile every six months to ensure that [...]

Negotiating Your Next Job Offer

Published on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 by admin
Category: Career Development

It is integral that you not shy away from the elements of the job offer that you value. You cannot judge an outcome unless you ask. It is important to realize though that you cannot negotiate unless an offer has been made on behalf of the employer. What is your Worth? It is important to [...]

Find a Job through Networking Events

Published on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 by admin
Category: Career Development

Networking is a wonderful way to build your personal brand and reputation. More than 80 percent of roles are filled through network connections. It’s important for career success and that you invest in developing and nurturing your career network both inside the company and that you build your professional and personal network outside the company. [...]

Why Employers Use Psychometric Testing to Screen Applicants

Published on Monday, May 13th, 2013 by admin
Category: Career Development

Many companies use personality assessments such as the DISC profile as an additional screening evaluation for potential new employees. Even though resumes, job history, and past performance are powerful indicators of success in your new role, there are also intangible factors such as ability, interpersonal skills and personality. It’s easier to pinpoint those intangible qualities [...]

Why Are Prospective Employers Reluctant to Hire Inexperienced Workers?

Published on Monday, May 13th, 2013 by admin
Category: Career Development

If you’re one of the many young people fresh out of college who are searching for a job knows just how difficult it is to get that first job. It’s a very competitive job market out there at the moment with short demand for personnel and large pool of qualified graduates looking for work. Many [...]

Conquering Your College Freshman Fears

Published on Monday, May 6th, 2013 by admin
Category: General

Going to college for the first time is intimidating, and for some it can be downright nerve-racking and scary. However, being nervous about starting your first year of university is the most normal thing you can do. Your anxiety is a sign that you are already interested in doing well. Rest assured that most of [...]

Five Mistakes College Job Seekers Make

Published on Friday, May 3rd, 2013 by admin
Category: Career Development

College students need to be proactive by doing a lot more to set themselves up for a job after college. 1. Students are not applying for enough jobs before graduating Students only apply to between one and five jobs at a time. Well that doesn’t cut it in today’s job market! Students should be applying [...]

Tips on Getting a Summer Job as a College Student

Published on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 by admin
Category: General

Your finals are only a few weeks away. It may be a stressful time for you at this time but this is the best time to find a summer job or internship before it is too late. Knowing how to get a summer job is simply once you know where to look, and while the [...]

Free Online Course Opportunities from Top Schools in the Country

Published on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 by J. Gomes
Category: Online College Courses

There are many opportunities for people wanting to continuously learn and sign up for courses without costing them money. Continuing to learn is important and is always beneficial to everyone – no matter what age or education level. We will introduce you to courses offered by some of the most prestigious Universities in the country. [...]

The importance of resume keywords

Published on Friday, April 12th, 2013 by admin
Category: Career Development

Depending on the job you are looking for, a resume can make or break an application. Some positions, especially of the ‘part time’ variety, can be obtained simply by dropping by and being the right fit, but the hiring process is usually more formal for full time, post college work. We are in the ‘iGeneration’ [...]