In today’s competitive job market applicants are now competing against hundreds of others with similar qualifications. No longer can you simply state Education and Professional Experience and hope to get an interview. Hiring managers have neither the time, or the inclination, to search for an applicant’s skills as they relate to that particular opening. It [...]
According to recent publications, consumers spent more than $100 billion online at U.S. based e-commerce sites last year, which does not include online auction sites, travel spending, or corporate purchases. That’s a significant increase over last year – more than 20%. There has never been a better time to be on the receiving end of [...]
If you’re applying for your first job or maybe even a senior level position, how you present yourself can mean the difference between success and failure. When applying for a job, initial appearance are important, especially when it comes to your resume. Many hiring managers select just a handful of candidates to interview for a [...]
If you want to promote your product or service, then consider using public relations. The best part of PR is that it costs nothing. In fact, public relations is one of the best kept secrets of small business owners who are successful. Use these powerful techniques to get picked up by local and national media. [...]
When applying for a job, your ability to meet specific hiring criteria is essential. With the unemployment rate increasing, individuals are now competing against hundreds of other job applicants with similar backgrounds and qualifications. Simply providing a list of your education, background, and professional experience won’t set you apart or get you that interview. Today’s [...]
In most instances, applying for a non-profit job is similar to the application process for positions in the non-profit sector. That is to say that both types of positions require the same core qualifications. This includes: related professional experience, academic degrees, and availability to relocate or to travel to name a few. However, there are [...]
Most college bound students find the prospect of finding and applying to the right school a real challenge. Peer pressure from your friends and family can make the prospect of an objective search seem impossible. Even with a variety of opinions about your future being discussed, don’t despair. Find the right college for you is [...]