Author Archive: Under30Careers
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How to Get Yourself Noticed on Social Media
These days, it seems like everyone is on one form of social media or another. Employers know this too, and they use it to their advantage to do research on prospective employees. This can either really help or really hinder you. In order for social media to help you, you have to know how to [...]
Finding the Right Career for YOU
It doesn’t matter if you are currently working, in between jobs, or a student who plans to find work—if you’re not happy with your occupation then you are probably in the wrong field. But how do you know which career path will lead you to true happiness? To answer this question, follow your interests and [...]
How to Land a Job in Corporate Hospitality
Corporate hospitality can be one of the most enjoyable and, depending on the client, glamorous jobs available. Who hasn’t dreamed of running an event at a high-adrenaline Formula 1 race, or looking after important business clients at a party? At any level, it requires hard work and determination. This article goes through some of the [...]
Managing Professional Credibility: Tips for Young Professionals, Their Colleagues, and Clients
A client says he would prefer to work with someone older. An older White man is addressed as “doctor,” but his colleague, a younger Black woman with the same credentials, is addressed by her first name. A comment on a patient satisfaction survey states that the staff is young, but knowledgeable. Have you been on [...]
Should Employers Request Social Media Passwords from Applicants?
Oh to be interviewing for a job in 2013! There are so many tools at the fingertips of recruiters in learning about applicants before they even walk in the door for an interview. In fact, a majority of employers say they look online for information about candidates in the interviewing process. According to a report [...]
I Graduated! Now What?
Graduation is a big day for any college student. You have spent a fair amount of time, energy and money on getting your education, but this does not mean that you necessarily feel ready for the world at large. The truth of the matter is that the time after college can be fairly scary. You [...]
Looking Up the Ladder: Finding a New Job
Hunting for a new job can be a difficult, trying affair fraught with selling yourself, cold calls, delivering copies of your resume all over town and intimidating interviews. Too often it’s done in a panicked and desperate way, making it something that many, if not most, dread. This feeling prevents people from even testing the [...]
Industries with Opportunities: A Personal Approach to Job Hunting
Are you doing everything you can to hunt down the job you truly want? It’s important that you understand the how to choose the right job for you. One major flaw that many under-30 job seekers make is to search for a job with any employer willing to hire you. But if you want to [...]
Deadlines Killing Your Business? 7 Ways to Stay Ahead
Meeting customer demands is essential in this economy. There are simply more companies out there willing to do business than there are people who need work done. If failure to meet deadlines (and thereby customer expectations) is killing your business, here are the steps to get you back on track. 1. Keeping All Projects Organized [...]
How to Ace “Why Should We Hire You?” in an Interview
The dreaded, “Why Should We Hire You?” question is almost guaranteed to be asked during the job interview process. Depending on your answer, this seemingly innocuous question could tip the employment scales in your favor. If you’re ready to get to the offer stage, it’s time to craft an informative answer that demonstrates how hiring [...]
