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...
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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...
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...
Active, Passive, or Proactive?
Recent statistics from Glassdoor show that 35% of workers currently employed in the work force will search for a new job within the current year as a result of not receiving a pay raise but, what about the other 65%? Some...
Tips for College Graduates
It's the beginning of May 2014, the flowers are beginning to bloom and the weather is getting nicer. Its also the time of year when many young adults will begin their search and enter into the workforce. For many new and...
Stand Out in an Interview – A How to Guide
There is a lot of effort put into job searching daily, resumes are updated, edited, and posted to the multitude of employment websites on the internet. If you are one of the many people searching for a job and you...