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Unhappy at Your Job? 5 Signs it’s Time to Find a New One
Have you ever found yourself fantasizing about quitting your job for something better? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, 53% of people report being unhappy at work. Regardless, many people are hesitant to make a career move. It’s human nature to avoid change — and many people will stay at their current job even if they’re not happy. If [...]
4 Reasons Job Seekers Should Work with a Recruiter
Despite the good work they do, many people are hesitant to work with a recruiter. They may have had a bad experience in the past, or maybe they don’t know what to expect. But recruiters can be an excellent resource for any job seeker. Whether you’re starting your job search or have already been contacted by a recruiter about an [...]
St. Louis Named Best City to Start A Career
New college graduates take note: St. Louis is the best place to kick-off your career, according to a new study by LinkedIn. To come up with their list of the top 15 U.S. cities to launch a career, LinkedIn analyzed starting salary data from LinkedIn Salary and housing costs from Zillow. The top 15 cities were then ranked by which [...]
6 Ways to Make Your Job Search Successful
What does it take to be a successful jobseeker? There is no magic formula. But there are certain traits every successful job seeker shares. Always be prepared Opportunity could strike at any moment. If a potential employer calls you at 8 a.m. to come in for an interview in an hour, you need to be prepared to drop everything to [...]
7 Tips for Nailing an Online Interview
As video conferencing technology continues to get better and better, more companies are embracing online interviews. Interviewing candidates online saves time, money, and can speed up the hiring process. And as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many employers have no choice but to conduct online interviews. Though much of the preparation for online interviews is similar to that of in-person interviews, [...]
4 Tips for Working From Home
As we all adjust to our new normal, many people are working from home for the first time. In addition to dealing with the anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic, you are also faced with the daunting task of getting work done outside of your office. First and foremost, consider yourself lucky that your job allows you to work from home. [...]
4 Tips for Managing Remote Employees
As the country grapples with COVID-19, many employers are managing remote employees for the first time. If you’re a leader in your organization, how do you effectively manage your employees remotely? Here are some tips: Schedule Weekly Video Meetings Communication is key when dealing with any employee. Remote employees are no different. That’s why you should make time each week [...]
5 Resume Trends You Should Follow in 2020
Your resume is one of the most important parts of your job search. You need it to help you stand out from other candidates, catch the attention of recruiters, and, most importantly, land you an interview. But your resume won’t get any of this done if it’s old, outdated, and doesn’t adhere to the latest resume trends. If you’re about [...]
How March Madness Affects the Workplace
With the NCAA Tournament right around the corner, March Madness is about to take over the workplace. And while employees are busy filling out their brackets and trying to keep up with all the games, workplace productivity will suffer. In fact, businesses lose an estimated $1.7 billion due to productivity drops over the course of the tournament. When you compare [...]
5 Reasons Recruiters Reject Your Resume
Finding a new job can be extremely challenging. From perfecting your resume and writing countless cover letters to finding and applying for multiple jobs, looking for a new job takes a lot of time and effort. So when your application gets rejected, or worse, you hear nothing back at all, it can be frustrating. If you have the experience necessary [...]