Want to wow an employer with your skills, and create a memorable impression of the quality of work you’ve done?
Consider building a portfolio—a collection of your past work samples— to bring to interviews, send to prospective employers, or even post online.
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The job market is improving for older workers, but many still deal with the concern that they may appear overqualified to a prospective employer.
Mount a defensive against this assumption by putting yourself in the employer’s shoes.
Your cover letter is often your best opportunity to sell your skills and show your interest in a position.
For young adults, getting that elusive “work experience” needed to get hired is a catch-22.
How do you get experience when no one will hire you without experience?
Looking for a job can be a lonely business.
Participating in a job club can give your job search structure and connection.
Is a criminal record interfering with your job search and other goals? You may be able to seal your record and make a new start.
Getting ready to graduate and hit the job market?
Take the time to clean up your social media profiles before future employers start looking for you online.
Having a hard time getting an interview? It might be time for an updated strategy.
Read more from guest blogger Aaron Ramsey.
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These days, the first screening of your resume and job application is not likely to be done by a person but by a computer using ATS (Applicant Tracking System) screening software
Is there anything more frustrating than sending out your thoughtfully-crafted resume to apply for one job after another – and never hearing back?
Take steps to rescue your resume from the screening trap and get it into the hands of a hiring authority.
