Tag: Job Search

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 […]

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 […]

Is Networking Necessary to Find a Job?

Studies and polls conducted in the last few years have repeatedly shown that up to 80% of jobs are found not in the want ads or job sites, but by networking. So, is networking necessary to find a job? Yes! Most professions and industries are getting the message: Networking is one of the best, most […]

How Important is LinkedIn to Your Job Search?

LinkedIn has become a go-to tool for recruiters and employers to find great candidates who match the skills, experience, and education that fit open positions from entry-level to executive-level. It’s popularity and ease of use make it one of the most important tools for hiring professionals in all fields. With more room than your average […]

Stay Positive During Your Job Search

It can be hard to stay positive during your job search, but there are strategies that can help you stay hopeful and motivated. Keeping on the bright side of the search means you’ll have more confidence, more resilience, and more forward momentum from start to finish. Step Up Recruiting has put together a short, easy […]

5 Characteristics Companies Seek in New Candidates

At a first glance, it might seem that finding good candidates is all about matching requirements to skills and accomplishments. But there’s much more to it than that. There are some other traits that play a big role in the recruitment process, and some of them aren’t just taught at school. For instance, you can […]