Resumes are an important part of your job search. More and more, employers expect to see a resume in addition to the job application. The resume gives you a chance to tell your story: who you are, what you’ve done and what you can do. Resumes come in all [...]
There are ways you can use social media to network online and help with your job search. Social media sites use technology to help people connect and share information with each other online. This is a great way to grow your network. You may have heard of or are already [...]
One way to find a job is to look at job advertisements. A job advertisement, or job ad, is an announcement the company that is looking to fill a job opening. Job ads can be found in newspapers, on company websites or job boards. Job ads will usually give you the [...]
Of the many ways to look for a job, networking is one of the most effective. Networking is all about building relationships with people. You create a group of people that you interact with to grow your relationships, help each other and share and exchange information. A network is especially [...]
People are usually most satisfied and successful in careers that match their skills, interests and abilities. When you understand your skills and abilities, it will become easier to begin looking for a job that you will enjoy. Here are four tips to help you as you begin looking for a [...]
The skills and abilities that match the needs of your job are called qualifications. An important step in your job search is to understand your qualifications. Companies are looking for qualified workers who will help their business. Every job has different things you will be expected or required to do. [...]
The first step in thinking about the kind of job you want is to understand yourself. Start with understanding your values, or what is important to you. Then think about your interests. There are different types of work that match people’s interest better. Thinking about this will help you learn [...]
Most people will spend a large part of their lives at work. Studies have shown that certain kinds of people are better at certain types of jobs. When looking for a job, it’s important for you to find the best match possible between the kind of person you are and [...]
Confucius once said, “A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door.” This means that if you don’t plan ahead, you might find yourself in trouble. Being a successful planner and organizer has a lot to do with the ability to plan ahead. Usually, [...]
Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. -Helen Keller When a team is working well together, someone might say: “That team is working like a well-oiled machine.” That means that everything is running smoothly, people are working well together, and the work is getting done [...]