Many Americans are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Some have lost hours while others have been completely laid off. Losing your job because of the coronavirus is scary for most. It puts their financial well-being in jeopardy during a particularly tumultuous time. Finding ways to pinch every penny is critical if you’ve lost… Read more »
From the perspective of job seekers, turning in a resume online can feel a lot like slinging an application into a black hole. Candidates may never know what happened to their resume, including whether it ever ends up in front of a hiring manager at all. Many professionals know that companies often rely on applicant… Read more »
When you want to impress a hiring manager, LinkedIn recommendations can make a difference. Plus, they can be incredibly beneficial for network-building, allowing you to forge stronger connections with other professionals. However, you can only experience these benefits if you get AND give recommendations appropriately. If you want to make the most of LinkedIn recommendations,… Read more »
When one company acquires another, some leaders mistakenly assume that one company can just be inserted into the other. They believe that the process is plug-and-play, requiring little if any supporting plans. In reality, post-merger integration (PMI) is often messy. Without a comprehensive strategy in place, issues are guaranteed to arise. Luckily, there are things… Read more »
Very few people can excel in an interview without taking some time to prepare. Even if you are a skilled Amazon Web Services (AWS) Developer and your skills are in high demand, walking into an interview without a clue as to what you’re going to say is rarely a wise approach. Reviewing the questions that… Read more »
Whether you are launching a career in data science or want to advance into a higher-level data scientist position, being ready for the interview and having the right skills are both critical. Even if you have an ideal skill set, failing to answer the interview questions well can cost you the role. Similarly, even if… Read more »
When you want to find a new job, understanding recruitment trends can work to your advantage. It allows you to adjust your approach to align with emerging expectations and make the most of the hiring climate. If you plan on trying to advance your career in 2020, here is a look at the recruitment trends… Read more »
Are you searching for a job but not getting any callbacks from your resume? Has it been a long time since you’ve updated your resume, and you’re worried it doesn’t meet today’s standards? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then it’s possible an update is in order. Resume trends change frequently. If… Read more »
Even highly skilled professionals can find the interview process daunting. Figuring out what the hiring manager is looking for can be a challenge. While you can determine quite a bit from the must-have skills list and other aspects of the job description, hiring managers are typically looking for something more than those ads suggest. Standing… Read more »
Near the beginning of an interview, it’s almost a guarantee that the hiring manager is going to say, “Tell me a little about yourself.” The prompt typically serves as a form of an icebreaker, as you have a significant amount of freedom when it comes to how you respond. However, even though this question is… Read more »