Several factors are important considerations when employers look for new job candidates. Education is one of these factors. When you’re job hunting, make sure you promote your education to boost your chances of getting the job. For more information about what to after your graduation or simply postgraduate guide, visit discoverphds.com/advice. Your resume should always…
Everyone dreads the cover letter to some extent. This is mainly because a new one has to be written each time a job application is filled out or a resume submitted. Having a template to work with can ease the stress and reduce the work when customizing a cover letter for a position that you’re…
With current economic conditions, it may seem wasteful to spend the money on a resume service, but in this competitive market this is exactly the time you should spring for the service. Many companies are receiving hundreds of resumes for each open position. A majority of recruiters spend less than three minutes reviewing a resume….
When you’re looking for a new job, your resume is arguably the most important part of your application process. Many job-seekers focus on interviewing skills, which are very important. But in order to land that coveted interview, your resume has to speak for you. Your resume is your potential employer’s first impression of you. More…
Job seekers everywhere are trying to find new and innovative ways to improve their job search efforts. In an economy where unemployment is rising, companies are cutting back, fewer businesses than usual are starting up and downsizing is the norm, there are more people searching for work than there has been in quite a while….
When searching for a job, it’s always a challenge to show your strengths and knowledge to an employer. Many times professionals will highlight their work experience when they lack educational experience. The same can be done if you are either new to the professional world or possibly switching industries. If you’re looking for a job,…
There are so many job search engines available it’s hard to know which ones to pay attention to. Keep in mind there are many more job boards than just the biggies. We all know about Monster, CareerBuilder, and HotJobs. What everyone should know about are some of the niche job boards that are career and…
Many job seekers think that whether they land a new position is a matter of luck: it’s good luck if they’re hired, and it’s bad luck if they’re not. The truth is that what separates successful job hunters from unsuccessful ones often is a question of preparedness, persistence, and hard work. A little common sense…
Interviewing can be a nerve wracking experience! All of your preparation can pay off, but only if you perform once in front of your interviewer. Not everyone does well in this type of situation, but here are a few tips that can help you to be your best. Be Cool! Try to remain calm when…
It’s a jungle out there, especially for those looking for jobs in a tough marketplace. It can be especially difficult trying to navigate all of the job search boards, social networking sites, and classified ads, not to mention the job fairs that make your head spin. When you’re searching for a job it’s ok to…
In spite of the hard economic times being experienced all over the globe, universities and colleges and still churning out hordes of graduates into the labor market. And the new graduates, like all the other graduates before them, expect to get jobs, and get them quickly to pay up the loans they probably took to…
In view of the ongoing economic turmoil, it is projected that many employers will inevitably find themselves having to downsize. And in any given organization, there is really no knowing whose job will go and whose job will remain. People who have been involved in these things before will tell you that it is not…