1. Ignoring the gap: The first mistake that women often make is ignoring the gap. In the few seconds that recruiters spend scanning your resume, they look for the key words that match the job description, and they scan your resume for gaps. Not explaining a gap, will leave the …
Whether you are new to social media or have been using it for a while, have you been using using social media effectively in your job search? Social media can provide you with a great tool to interact with people and companies you otherwise wouldn’t be, connect with new people, …
Are you new to the workforce, or re-entering after a long time? It is hard to find the right job for you, the match between your experience, skills, talent, background and personality and the employer’s needs and corporate culture. The employer, is trying to minimize risk, reduce training time and …
Don’t make the mistake of not preparing for this interview question. This question is usually asked at the beginning of the interview. This is your chance to create a good impression, and a good tone for the rest of the interview. It is your opportunity to show that you are …
Around 80% of jobs today are found through networking, making networking your most effective way to land your next job. Some people are natural networkers, for them engaging in conversation with complete strangers or people they know is easy and enjoyable. For others and especially for introverts, networking is scary …
Returning to work after a career pause is a process, and IamBackatWork is here to help you make it happen, whether you are just starting out or further along in the process. Trying to decide what to do next? Looking to improve your resume and your LinkedIn profile? Wondering how …
Many job seekers are on LinkedIn because they think they “should be,” but beyond creating a basic profile they’re not quite sure what to do next. With more than 90% of recruiters and hiring managers using LinkedIn to source and vet candidates, it’s time to give your profile the attention …
It’s an all too familiar Catch 22 – in order to land the job, you need to already have relevant experience. But how can you get experience without someone taking a chance on you and giving you a job to gain the experience in? Enter strategic volunteering. Certified Job and …
Your resume is prime real estate and you should carefully consider every bit of information that you add to it. Including your address at the top has been an acceptable practice and many haven’t put any thought to whether they should or should not have it in. Lise Stransky and …
We are in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The middle of the holiday season. But don’t get into the holidays mode just yet. Many companies have new headcounts for 2017 and are preparing for it. They are recruiting now! A lot of trade shows are in the first quarter of the …
