How to better handle job rejections

Whether you just graduated or looking for a new job due to unforeseen circumstances, job searching can be tough and getting rejected from multiple jobs could negatively affect your mental state and confidence.   Rejections are as much a part of our daily lives as it is during one’s job search and interviewing process.  No… Read More »

Tips to help you get your desired job

If you are not working in a high demand career, it can be hard and tiresome when trying to find a new position. To have a successful job search, you need to have a plan that will help you stand out to recruiters, interviewers and hiring managers to land your desired job.  Here are 4… Read More »

4 Questions That Recruiters Like To Ask

Looking for a new position can be challenging, so being prepared for interviews is very important. It is not enough to just have a strong resume anymore as you are competing with many other candidates whose resume are just as strong and therefore you must be well prepared for your interview to truly stand out.… Read More »

How to ask for a raise in a professional way

Asking for a raise can be a nervous and uncomfortable conversation with your employer, but it is essential for your continued growth in your career and financial goals. This conversation should not be dismissed or shied away from but brought forward and discussed at the right time.   Below are some tips that will help… Read More »

5 Simple Questions You Should Ask to Impress Your Interviewers

Asking the right questions during an interview can help increase your chances at landing the job.  Have you ever found yourself lost for words and your mind blanks out when the interviews asks you, “Now, do you have any questions for us?”   Most of the time people are unprepared and find themselves saying something… Read More »

4 Job Seeker Tips to Follow in the New Year

1) Start Early: Update your resume and LinkedIn profile   Starting off by editing or updating your resume will pay great dividends right away to start the new year. You want to be as prepared as you possibly can for new positions that come your way. Adding your most recent work experiences with responsibilities and… Read More »

Staying Professional until the very end of your employment

There comes a time in everyone’s career when they are faced with the decision of leaving their place of employment  in pursuit of new opportunities. Whether you are transitioning to a new company, or simply leaving your current one to take a break before you step into your next role, it is crucial that you… Read More »

4 Tips for Job Seekers to Improve Their LinkedIn Profile

A LinkedIn profile is often used now as a professional resume and a way for employers to seek out potential candidates.  Therefore, it is important to ensure that features and information on Linkedin is accurate and professional looking for today’s digital world standards. Here are a few tips to help improve your LinkedIn profile and… Read More »

The Imposter Syndrome – Identifying and Combating

Have you ever found yourself in a position at your company and wonder if you deserve the role that you’re in? Many people have felt the same way and a good way to look at it is that you’re not alone. People have felt it after being with a company for a few weeks, while… Read More »

Best practices for networking with recruiters

Many professionals are taking advantage of the benefits that LinkedIn has to offer with it opening access to more opportunities, compared to traditional methods. Means of networking and finding job opportunities feel much more attainable, but you may not have tapped into its full potential if you haven’t taken advantage of networking with recruiters.  This… Read More »