Congratulations! Your resume landed you an interview at your target company. But now the real work begins. In most cases, your application covers the key points about your experience. You will discuss these topics, but you need to have more to offer to the conversation than simply reiterating what the hiring manager already knows. To… Read more »
There is a plethora of IT courses and certifications available today. Some of them are designed to help you gain new skills while others simply assert you have knowledge in a particular area. They are often advertised as a way to bigger and better career opportunities. But the bigger question is, do they actually make… Read more »
Most employers understand that not every worker is going to stay with the company forever. However, that doesn’t mean it is easy to manage a job search while you are currently working for someone else. Depending on your reasons for leaving, it can be difficult to decide how transparent you wish to be with your… Read more »
Thanks to the internet, applying to jobs has never been easier! Often, you simply upload a resume or complete an application, click submit and wait to hear back. But you may be surprised to find out many hiring managers are never getting your resume even if you are highly qualified for the position. And… Read more »
Many accounting professionals who begin their careers in public accounting firms consider shifting to the private sector at some point. While much of the foundational education requirements are similar, the two careers are actually quite different. However, it is possible to make the transition from public accounting to the private sector. To help you… Read more »
Choosing to use a staffing agency is often a big business decision. However, you can’t make the right choice regarding the firm you select without the right information. To help you understand the staffing industry better, here are 10 things a staffing agency won’t tell you. Your Competitor Pays More Staffing firms work with… Read more »
Salary negotiations are uncomfortable by nature. Often, hiring managers are looking to secure the best talent for the lowest price while candidates want to make sure they get every penny they are worth. This sense of opposition leaves many job seekers hesitant to push for a higher salary, fearing it will cost them the… Read more »
Creating a stellar resume is about more than what you need to include; it’s also about what needs to be left off. Some job seekers try to stretch the content of their resume to fill more space, resulting in fluff and filler that doesn’t provide any value. And in some cases, these extraneous details can… Read more »
Not every city has the same level of opportunities for IT professionals. So, when you seem to run out of reasonable options, it is only natural to consider whether relocating for a new tech job is the right move. Finding a new position when you don’t live in the target area is challenging enough, but… Read more »
Every interviewer you encounter has a different personality, and their individual traits often influence how they interview and assess job candidates. The trickiest part of this is you don’t know which kind of interviewer you will encounter until you are in the room with them. That means you can’t always prepare ahead of time to… Read more »