Job Seekers
How to Write a Killer Follow-Up Letter
You’re walking out of your job interview, thinking about your conversation. Likely, you are evaluating your performance, chances of receiving a job offer, and whether or not this company is a good fit for you and your aspirations. Whether you aced the interview, choked, or performed somewhere in the middle, the interview process is not…
Read More“Tell me about yourself…”
Most interviews begin with the age-old question “tell me about yourself.” While some candidates will describe their entire career history, what the interviewer really wants to hear is the details of your background that are relevant to the role. The tried and true formula to answering this question is the present-past-future formula. Start with your…
Read MoreHow Long Should My Resume Be?
The ideal resume length is one of the most argued topics in the career-services industry. While some old-school hiring managers insist on the one-page, get-to-the-point format, others prefer more details to help differentiate one job seeker from another. So, who is right? What is the best length for a resume? Let’s dive in. The One-Page…
Read MoreHow to Tell the Difference Between a Good Recruiter and a Bad Recruiter
By Steve Margalit, FPC National The job market is evolving rapidly. More than ever before, companies across all industries are partnering with recruiting firms to find, qualify, and place high-potential candidates in roles at all levels. Job seekers are also relying on recruiters with greater frequency to help navigate the interviewing process and match them…
Read MoreThese Skills Will Help You Perform Well in Any Job
Some skills, such as some technical skills, are quickly outdated. Engineers, for example, often become managers or salespeople if they do not update their technical skills. There are some skills, however, that are helpful in any job and do not become obsolete. You will learn about these skills in this article. It is important for…
Read MoreBest Practices For Formatting Your Resume
As you embark on a job search, your resume is your main asset—one which you’re using to get noticed. Sloppy resumes aren’t getting you anywhere. To be successful, your resume should be framed, structured, and cleaned up to project the image of a professional who means business. You need to be both intentional and disciplined…
Read More5 Job Hunting Trends and Tips for 2022
The events of 2021 have ensured that the job market has changed more in a year than in virtually any other 12-month period in living memory. Moreover, a global pandemic, the rise in cybersecurity concerns, increased automation, and various other factors mean that a successful application today might not be the same as one even…
Read MoreRe-Opening After the Pandemic: What Are The Changes We Can Expect?
When the pandemic started, companies were forced to close their offices and in many cases lay off employees. Now that the pandemic is receding, how are companies tackling re-opening? In this fifth video, our panelists discuss the kinds of changes that we’re seeing companies make as they adapt to office life and hybrid working post-pandemic.…
Read MoreKeeping Employees Engaged and Productive in the Pandemic
The pandemic has taken a toll on many of us. We’ve been juggling work and home life, leading to fatigue for some. It’s not surprising that the number one complaint among employees is lack of sleep. This blog post will focus on how we can keep our employees engaged and productive as things start to…
Read MoreWork/Life Balance – Where Do I Start?
By Steve Margalit If we learned anything when the Covid-19 pandemic hit our shores in March 2020, it’s that life can change in an instant. A one-hundred-and-eighty-degree shift in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. For the most part, front line workers didn’t skip a beat, but for almost everyone else, work became some…
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