Step Up Recruiting helps job candidates and employers. In part 1 of this ongoing series of posts designed to help you, the job seeker, we talked about how to write a great cover letter. In part 2, we gave you some hands-on tips to craft and finesse that great résumé of yours. In this third article, we'll share a few terrific pointers on how to research your new job. What is your Criterion? To avoid wasted effort and time, come up with a list of … [Read more...]
Video Interviewing – Procedures and Pitfalls
Video conferencing has been around for many years, and you're probably using the technology regularly. If you're a job seeker, you may have already attended pre-screening or initial interviews via live video. This article will help clarify the basics – procedures and pitfalls – of video interviewing. Available Technology The following three apps are used regularly in video conferencing: Zoom. Increasingly popular, Zoom offers many plans to suit different needs. As an individual user, … [Read more...]
Paid Leave and Flexible Benefits aren’t Just Perks
You spent a lot of money, and invested several years, to ready yourself for the job market. As an undergraduate or graduate you want a great company to work for, and one that offers very competitive paid leave. Right now, most employers, over 90 percent, do offer paid leave to their employees. But is what they offer enough? In our article, Employee Benefits Outside the Box, we talk about young professionals “wanting to thrive, not just survive.” Keep reading to find out more about what … [Read more...]
3 Most Important Factors to Review in a Job Search
As a job candidate who has invested a great deal of money and time in your education, you want your investment to pay off! It's time to bring all your problem-solving skills into an assessment of your potential employer. We've created a simple three-point checklist to help you begin this process as there are many factors you should consider, and most of them are driven by what you want in an employer. Here are the 3 most important factors to review in a job search: Basic … [Read more...]
The Job Seeker’s Toolbox–Great Cover Letters
In part 1 of this series, we discussed how a proactive approach to your job search begins with a great resume. In this article, we’ll share tips with you about great cover letters. Planning Your cover letter will probably be your first opportunity to demonstrate your grasp of business writing. Because of that, you should take the time to plan it out. Make sure you have accurate information about the employer and recipient. Organize the content and format it as you would any formal business … [Read more...]
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