While technological advancement and innovation have sounded the death-knell for numerous industries, it has also enabled others to emerge in their stead. Interestingly, there are also traditional markets that have managed to leverage technology while remaining remarkably consistent, in terms of the nature, demand and popularity. Take the insurance market, for example, which continues to…
It’s now September and congratulations are in order for everyone who graduated over this past summer. While completing your degree can leave you confused as to where to go next, there are plenty of opportunities. Some people decide to take some time out and travel after graduating. Further education is also a smart choice. However,…
There are many different stumbling blocks which can hold someone back from getting their dream job. It may be cracking under the pressure of interviews, not knowing how to write good cover letters, or a whole host of other issues. One of the biggest obstacles for people in their middle age is having skills which…
It’s incredibly demoralising to spend hours on an application, only to find that you don’t even get a reply. Why does this happen? There are numerous reasons, related to both a lack of time and a poor application on your part. We’ll pick out a few things that you’ll need to focus on going forward….
Communication skills are one of the most must-have skills you can possess, and it’s something that all employers look for. No matter what job you apply for, almost all of them will require communication of some kind. It could involve talking to customers, writing reviews or listening to instructions for instance. Even body language and…
As you are deciding what you want to be when you grow up, it may be useful to check out the jobs in high demand. You then can gear your studies towards that career so that you can be ready for a career that you might actually find a job in. Read on to…
Applying for jobs in person is primarily appropriate for entry level jobs and high turnover jobs such as retail and fast food. Everyone pretty much knows that these types of businesses accept (and in fact encourage) walk-in applications in order to get a steady stream of candidates for these high turnover positions, so simply go…
I find there is much confusion, especially among job applicants, about what exactly is the role of Human Resources in the hiring process. A good employment guide should explain this. Many years ago, the Human Resource (HR) department had a more active role in the hiring process and would sometime actually do the hiring for…
Okay, so the worst has happened and – whatever the reason – you lose your job and end up unemployed. What do you do? This can a very traumatic time for anyone. However, the worst thing you can do is sit around and mope about your situation. Well, okay – you may need a day…
Sooner or later during your job search, you will likely have a phone interview, which has both good and bad points. On the good side, you can be much better prepared. You can have your research notes in front of you, the job advertisement, your list of questions to ask, you resume, your answers to…
Looking for a job can be daunting even at the best of times. In truth, no matter how many times you go through it in a lifetime, it often doesn’t seem to get much easier. However, that is only the case if you don’t take the active steps necessary to make it easier. If you…
We all make mistakes. After all, it’s human nature. However, you have to keep these errors from creeping into a job search or else you’ll become one of the dreaded long-term unemployed. Once this happens, you’ll get into a rut that is hard to get out of. To avoid this fate, you have to stop…