Gone are the days of scouring the local newspaper for “Help Wanted” ads. Looking online for a job is the new normal: according to a 2015 Pew Research Study, more than half (54%) of U.S. adults have gone online to look for job information and 45% have applied for a job online. Here are some […]
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Jobdiagnosis Offers Jobseekers Career Advancement Service
Online job board Jobdiagnosis.com is pleased to announce the release of its career advancement subscription service, which is geared towards helping jobseekers gain career skills and market themselves better through their resumes, cover letters and social media presence. The subscription service is broken down into three pricing tiers, and depending on the package you purchase, […]
Seize the Day: How to Use Your Time Wisely While Unemployed
It’s easy to start feeling down on yourself during a period of unemployment, or to fall into the habit of lounging around and watching too much TV. But too many people fail to look at the upside of unemployment, only to regret not using their time wisely once they are working again and can barely […]
Have a Job Hopping Past? How to Explain it to Hiring Managers
Outsmart Applicant Tracking Software and Get Your Resume Noticed
You aren’t going to have much luck applying to jobs online nowadays unless you structure your resume in a way that will agree with applicant tracking software. Applicant tracking systems are kind of like robots for human resources; they use algorithms to search through resumes that are submitted for a particular job opening, to determine […]
Using Headhunters to Enrich Your Job Search
If you search for jobs online, chances are you have come across job postings from staffing agencies, or have been contacted by recruiters who have found your resume online. There are many staffing agencies and headhunters out there, and while their intention is to find the right candidate for the company hiring, jobseekers can also […]
Relocating? Key Strategies for Applying for Jobs Out of State
Many people would love the opportunity to experience another part of the country, or the world. Maybe the city or town you live in is all you’ve ever known, and you feel that there are bigger and better opportunities for you elsewhere. But once you decide where you are interested in moving, relocating can be […]
Sample Resume for Customer Service Representative Jobs
When constructing a resume for a customer service representative job, it is important that you present your skills and accomplishments in a manner that will set you apart from other candidates. You want the hiring manager to see from the first glance that you have what it takes to deliver exceptional customer service. Below we […]