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"New Job Blues ... Now What?"
You’ve landed what you thought was the job of your dreams. Each stage of the interview went smoothly - you sold them on your skills and expertise, and your prospective boss sold you on the position and benefits of joining the company. He/she seemed excited about extending an offer. And then, with offer in hand, it was thrilling to give your notice (or tell your friends you’re finally employed after a long stint of unemployment!). All seemed right with the world.
Tips To Finding A Great Job In A Poor Economy
There’s not a city or industry in the USA that isn’t going through some form of adjustment due to the economic instability. Private and corporate workforces are more competitive with companies cutting back on new hires. Job applications and candidates have more than tripled over the past two years. In these conditions, the best tip is to remain positive, while pursuing your next place of employment.
Perspective in the middle of chaos
Nowadays, the world is faced with a pandemic case of chaos. People lose their jobs, healthcare coverage, savings go into bill payments, the administration of schools and colleges are uncertain if they should teach in person or purely online, racism is more apparent than ever and everyone is confused and fearful of the unknown future. Fear turns into frustration and social media turns people into “keyboard cowboys” with outbursts of anger and calling people out; in many ways the unveil of true passion and beliefs which would never be dared to be spoken directly into the face of the person.
Ten Fatal Interviewing Mistakes
In most situations, the face-to-face interview is the "make or break" point of the hiring process; it is here that hiring managers evaluate the characteristic of the individual that cannot be expressed on paper or through email. The last thing you want to do is negate all of the time and effort you’ve put into perfecting your resume and writing an impressive cover letter by acting in inappropriate ways. Here are some common mistakes that will immediately eliminate you from the candidate pool:
Tips to Write Graduate Resumes
Once you complete your education, you will need a resume to search for a job. When it comes to preparing it, most graduates are in a dilemma about making it sellable. In their endeavor, they just copy any resume from the Internet and try to make their own. This is where most graduates go wrong and often make mistakes right from the format to its length. Even though they aim to draft a perfect document, they mostly try to convince the prospective employer to schedule an interview. What they don't understand is that apart from tailoring the resume as per the job's profile, it is essential for them to kick-start their career or land a dream job. Here are some useful tips to help you write an effective resume and create a good impression on the recruiter:
Sinha CeniPublished 2 years ago in Serve9 Resume Mistakes to Avoid for Job Seekers
You will never have a second chance to make a first impression, so your resume should meet all the requirements of the employer. However, it is almost impossible to write a perfect CV on the first try and you can miss some great opportunities just because you didn’t pay enough attention to your grammar or formatting.
Fester HammerPublished 2 years ago in ServeGender Role in Starving Career Choice among Women
It seems really psychologically out of place to think that some career choices are exclusively for a particular gender. As a matter of concern, many young persons, especially in college have been wired to reason in that manner; and eventually, what seems conventional in our world and indeed in formal education gives little or nothing to encourage young people to purse their career choice irrespective of what gender has to say about it. I also got my own pie piece, which indeed I did regret till date. I only wish to inspire young people with my story.
The Best Ways to Get a Job [Research-Based]
There is a stark difference between how most job seekers prefer to apply for roles and the way most successful applicants end up getting hired.
How to Turn Your Passion Into a Career
If you don't love your work, you aren't alone. According to Forbes, more than half of Americans are unhappy in their jobs. You don't have to stay in this position for the rest of your life, however. If you have a hobby you are passionate about, why not transform it into a business or career path?
Why Fresh Graduates Are Unemployed?
The rising unemployment rate among fresh graduates have become a cause of concern in Malaysia. The Department of Statistic Malaysia has released a report that presents the statistics of unemployed graduates in 2019. According to the report, the number of unemployed graduates in 2019 was 170.3 thousand persons, 5.5% higher than in 2018 which is 808.5 thousand persons. Based on a study namely Graduate Tracers Study, both public and private sector universities produced total number of 51,000 graduates in a year however about 60% of graduate remain unemployed one year after graduation. The 55% of these unemployed graduates are believed to be degree holders. This shows that being a university graduate has no guarantees to get an immediate employment.
Diane DoraPublished 2 years ago in Serve7 Horrible Mistakes you could make with Freelance Marketplaces
New to freelancing and wondering why you're not landing any jobs? Working from home is the best thing one could wish for. Starting is easy, but succeeding is the real deal. Research shows that a vast percentage of freelancers fail due to mistakes they make in their first year. Here are seven mistakes you’re probably making and ways how you can avoid them.
10 Compelling Reasons Why You Need a Freelancer
Freelancing has been on the rise as businesses seek to get work done faster and more effectively. Companies and start-ups are looking for new skilled talent to bring new ideas to their organizations. Statistics from Upwork’s annual report show that 47% of hiring managers are likely to hire online professionals more often in the future. In this post, I share reasons why you might need to hire online or take that work from home job task.