The 2012-2013 US Census population survey recorded that 35.9 million people moved in the US. 19.4% of those people claimed that they were moving for employment reasons, and most commonly these people moved long distance. Relocating for employment is fairly common to do....
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11 Tips to make the most of your first day at work!
Maybe you have been out of work for a while and are just now coming back to the workplace; maybe you have been employed at the same company for years and just got a new job or maybe it's your...
Do Not Under Estimate the Power of Compensation
Let's face it, we are all influenced by money. As a result salary is often an important determining factor in whether or not we will take a job. Or, at least it was in the past, now there are many...
How to Create Your Career Contingency Plan
Careers can change in an instant, we all like to think that we have job security and that everything will be fine, but the truth of the matter is, that is not always true. When we think about what we...
How To Build A Branded Resume
Are you active on social media? If so (and you most likely are at this point) you have established a brand for yourself online. Much like a company brand it is a portrayal of what you as a person are...
Meet the “Modern” Job Seeker
He or She will be employed or unemployed but they will be well branded, present throughout various social media channels, and will be competitively seeking out new employment opportunities even if they are not actively searching. Recent studies have shown...
Technology Resume Tips
The technology industry is continuing to grow and get more and more competitive every day which is why your technology resume is so important. As a job seeker in the tech industry you really need to sell yourself as the...
Are you prepared for a successful video interview?
Interviewing can be difficult for many people, which is nothing to be ashamed of, practice and preparedness can help make the interview itself easier. Nervousness is normal, just try to keep yourself in check, build your confidence, and make your...
The job Search and the “Summer Slump”
Summer is upon us, at least here in New York's Capital Region. Finally, the lovely summer weather we have all been eagerly awaiting for months now! It's time to get outside, barbecue with friends and family, enjoy the sun and...
How to Master Work / Life Balance – Improving your Well-being
The evolution of technology and the increasingly competitive workforce is making it extremely difficult to find a work/life balance. With the job market yielding fewer positions for the number of college graduates and qualified employees, the pressure to excel at...