Tag: job search
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Can Social Media Really Help You Land The Job?
No longer is social media considered taboo when job hunting, because potential employers are already utilizing these same resources to learn more about you. So why not benefit from them? Here are some of the many social media outlets that will move your resume to the top of the pile. Tumbler/Flickr/Instagram Trade in the old [...]
Could What I Do Online Affect My Ability to Get a Job?
Almost everyone is aware of the way the Internet works. You post information and it can potentially go viral. Most stuff doesn’t, but it could. And even the content that remains somewhat hidden really isn’t. It can be found by the right or wrong people and methods. With that in mind, it is important to [...]
Interview Tips – Creating a Great First Impression
Your college careers adviser probably told you that “You only get one chance to make a good first impression”. They were right. A recent study conducted by psychologists at the University of Western Ontario has found that not only do first impressions form quickly, they are long-lasting. Even if you do prove to someone that [...]
Dealing With Career Frustrations in Your Twenties
The right career can have a major impact on your mental outlook. People who enjoy job satisfaction are typically happier and they don’t mind going to work each day. Unfortunately, most people in their twenties have yet to stumble upon that perfect opportunity. Are you satisfied in your current career? Are you frustrated with career [...]
