Networking plays an essential role in your job search and career path. Not only is it an excellent way to meet people in your field, but building and maintaining your professional network allows you to learn more about your industry and help others in their job search (and beyond). While professional networking often takes place …
You’ve accepted your Zoom interview invite, but then the fear creeps in — what Zoom interview attire do you wear? In this guide, we’ll help you figure out what to wear for a virtual interview so you can look (and feel!) your best on camera. We’ll cover: What to Wear on a Zoom Interview Work …
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The highest-paying jobs in the U.S. are often medical professions, though careers in technology, information, finance, and transportation are working their way into the upper-ranks. Careers in health care have consistently topped the list and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that many jobs in medicine see median wages equalling or exceeding $239,200 per …
After applying, interviewing, and waiting, you got a job offer. But the written offer notes it’s contingent on your professional references, and you have no idea who to ask or how to get started. Whether you’re a student who’s never worked before or someone with several jobs under your belt, searching for professional references can …
When you think about your performance at work, you might think of it as good or bad, strong or weak. This is a simple way to look at it, but how well you do or don’t do your job indicates your work ethic. When you have a good work ethic, people know they can count …
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Phone interview questions are an opportunity for recruiters or hiring managers to get to know you and your resume better before scheduling more in-depth meetings. A phone interview also lets you get to know the company a little better.These interviews are a common first step in the hiring process, and nailing one can drastically improve …
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First impressions matter, especially in the job search. Everything on your resume — including your font — plays an essential role in what kind of impression you make on the hiring manager. Unsure what the best font for your resume is? Here’s what you need to know. What Makes a Font a ‘Best Font for …
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Hard skills are objective, quantifiable skills gained through training, school, or work experiences. Not only can you learn hard skills, but you can easily prove them — for example, you either know how to write code or you don’t. Certifications, degrees, and licenses can demonstrate to potential employers that you have certain hard skills. >>MORE: …
Soft skills are non-technical skills that describe how you work and interact with others. Unlike hard skills, they’re not necessarily something you’ll learn in a course, like data analytics or programming skills. Instead, they’re something you often build through experience. Soft skills reflect your communication style, work ethic, and work style. Showcase new skills Build …
If you’ve ever applied for a job or internship, you were probably asked for a copy of your resume as either part of the application or during your interview. And while you may have one, have you ever asked yourself, “What is a resume, anyway?” In addition to being an indispensable part of your job …
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