Working Remote – Part 2

Working remotely is a current topic on many people’s radar. Two-thirds of US companies have employees who are remote workers. We’ve had a huge amount of interest in this type of employment and if this sounds like the kind of job you crave, we’re here to help you achieve this goal. Last time we talked about why people love remote work and why it works so well for them and for employers. Today we’re going to look at the pros and cons, see what industries/niches and specific job titles are out there, and how to find them.     First up let’s talk about if you are a good fit. Time to do...

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Working Remotely – Part 1

So you want to work remotely. Are you a good fit for this type of work? How can you find and land a job working remotely? We’ve had so much interest surrounding this topic, and more and more of our clients are landing and loving remote work. The benefits for both employers and employees are many, and today my goal is to help you accomplish this for yourself. We’re going to look at why you can benefit from working remotely, how to figure out if this kind of work is for you, the pros and cons, how to find specific jobs, traits employers are looking for, how to be found by these employers, how...

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Resume Mistakes & Fixes – part 2

You probably know that you have 5 to 7 seconds to capture a recruiter’s attention. We’re here to give you the strategies you need for a better understanding of how screeners are reviewing your background and to get you a high return rate of response for your resume. Last time we talked about three resume mistakes many of you are making and how to fix them so you can cut through the competition and land the job. Today we have two more important mistakes we see all the time and how you can structure your documents to avoid getting tossed into the reject pile. FAILURE TO CRACK THE KEYWORD CODES...

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Resume Mistakes & Fixes – part 1

Did you know that a 10% response rate is the average when applying to a posting? So when you apply to 10 positions you can expect one interview out of that bunch. That can be discouraging. You may think “Is my resume ineffective? What am I doing wrong?” I’ve talked to literally thousands of people looking for help with their resumes who begin the conversation that way. We’re here to help you structure your documents so that you’ll get more attention, cut through the competition, schedule more interviews and land the kind of position you would love to have. We’re going to give you a better...

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Tough Interview Questions – Part 2

Last week we talked about preparing for your interview as a foundation to the questions you may be asked and those that you should ask of your potential employer. Let’s take a deeper look at how to answer a few of the most common Behavioral Based interview questions: Q: Tell Me About Yourself A: Don’t give your life story. Instead, focus on your most recent position and how what you did relates to the job you are applying for. Be sure to reiterate your selling points and share a success story, especially one that is aligned with one of the organizations top pain points. Provide an insight to...

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Preparing for tough interviews

You just got the call inviting you to interview for your dream job. You are the perfect candidate, the pay is right and you are excited to have the opportunity. And then it strikes. That lurking monster called FEAR. All of a sudden you are not sure if you have the skills they are looking for. What should you say? How do you convince your dream company to choose you? These are common questions asked by many job seekers when faced with issues and the key to performing well and leaving a lasting impression with potential employers is preparation.  As you begin planning for your upcoming...

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