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5 tips for Tailoring your Job Application One of the most important things you can do to improve your job search success is to tailor your application materials to each job you apply for. This means customizing your resume and cover letter to highlight the skills and experiences that are
In this final part of the series were going to put everything we’ve learned about STAR tracking and Managing Up to use and discuss the best way to present your case for a pay raise. Most people can certainly do with a bit more money these days. Money is seen as a
Last week we discussed the importance of tracking when it comes to preparing to ask for a raise. This week we’re going to take it one step further and look at the world of “Managing Up”. Managing up. What does that mean? Managing up is a practice that has the outcome
There was once a time when workers would remain in the same role or corporation for decades, working their way through the ranks and retiring after 30+ years of service. This is no longer the case with Australians and North Americans averaging 13 jobs throughout their careers. What was once
Gone are the days of putting your best-dressed self forward and walking from employer to employer to meet the HR front desk staff to drop off your resume and, if you’re lucky, get an impromptu interview. Hopeful candidates today are required to submit applications digitally through a variety of methods
Aside from those application processes that force you to type out the information contained in the resume that you just uploaded, there is no greater evil for jobseekers than the dreaded cover letter. “Do I need a cover letter” is one of the most popular questions, and I get it.
Congratulations! You’re going to start working from home after successfully landing the gig of your dreams. Working from home sounds like the ultimate success. No workplace politics, you can listen to music, be with your pet, and control the room temperature while wearing your fuzzy slippers. What’s not to love about working
It’s March 2020 and you’re at your desk accepting meeting requests, rolling your eyes at emails from the office Karen, and counting down the minutes to your first coffee break. Then the pandemic hits. Businesses suddenly close, workers are laid-off en masse, and your job becomes redundant. Maybe you were
Gig Worker noun [usually singular] informal /ˈɡɪɡ ɪˌkɒn.ə.mi/ a way of working that is based on people having temporary jobs or doing separate pieces of work, each paid separately, rather than working for an employer. We’ve all heard it on the news, amongst friends, and in countless articles and posts
How to Prepare for an Interview The keys to getting noticed in an Interview A job interview can be an intimidating experience. It doesn’t have to be. Follow these simple tips when you prepare for an interview to give yourself a better chance at success. 1. Get an Understanding of
