Career Advice

How to Prepare Your Social Media Presence for a Job Search

Your social media presence is more important than ever when it comes to job hunting. Recruiters are increasingly looking at candidates' social media profiles to screen for potential hires. In fact, according to a recent survey, 70% of employers say they have rejected a candidate based on their social media presence. So, what does this mean for you if you're currently in the job market? It means that you need to clean up your social media accounts before you start applying for jobs! Here's how:

4 Best Benefits to Look For When Job Hunting

When looking for a new job, most people consider pay to be one of the most important factors. But in today’s job climate, when employers are so in need of good employees, they are often offering some creative incentives. This is an opportune time to consider other benefits that may be almost as good as a high salary.

Three Ways To Make Your Career Change Successful

Embarking on a career change can be both an exciting and scary time in your life. Here are three ways to help make this big change a success.

Why Resume Submission Follow-Ups Are Smart Actions

You've probably heard about how immensely beneficial it is to send interview follow-up messages, but perhaps you haven't heard of application follow-ups. They're similar to interview follow-ups, except you send them 24 to 48 hours after you submit your resume if you don't hear anything from the potential employers. Some job-hunting sites encourage it, and here's why:

What Can You Do if No One Treats You Nice at Work?

It's not abnormal to want to work in an environment where everyone is friendly and respects each other. But the truth is that it doesn't happen much anymore. You probably have a greater chance of going to a workplace where no one treats you well than finding one where most workers are kind. Here are some tips if you don't know what to do: