If you haven’t updated your resume in a while, now may be the time that inspires you to do it. September was International Update Your Resume Month, designated by Career Directors International. We at Job Journey want to help you revamp and polish your resume with these four tips. (more…)
There may come a time in your job hunt when you must cancel or postpone an interview. Although most people don’t enjoy canceling something they had scheduled, it does happen occasionally. The key to canceling an interview is communication. Here are some tips to help you effectively communicate when your interview plans change. (more…)
Nothing could be more discouraging than having high expectations for a job that you’ve applied for, gone through multiple rounds of interviews, and eagerly accepted or had interest in taking, only to find out that your prospective employer has withdrawn the offer.
Candidates in a variety of industries have reported employers rescinding job offers during the post-pandemic era. What should you do if your job offer has been withdrawn? We want to help you with next steps. (more…)
The Great Resignation drove millions of workers to leave their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic but now, some workers are returning to the companies they left garnering the nickname “boomerang employees.”
Employees returning to the jobs they quit or were let go from isn’t a new concept, but the trend is gaining traction. If you want to return to your old workplace, here are a few things to consider before accepting a boomerang offer. (more…)
You only have one opportunity to make a first impression. A recruiter or hiring manager’s first perception of you may be based solely on what they see in your LinkedIn profile photo. Your professional image is important, even online. According to LinkedIn, simply having a picture makes your profile 14 times more likely to be viewed by others.
We want to help you shine on LinkedIn. Here are five tips to being an all-star professional with the right LinkedIn profile picture. (more…)
If you’re looking for a job, you may find yourself juggling recruiter calls, emails, and even social media messages. You want to know where you stand in the recruiting process, but have you ever wished it would move faster?
Text recruiting could be the solution.
Recruiters can meet talent where they are – on their phones – by texting them. (more…)
If you had the option to make money without having to do much, would you? There are jobs where you can get paid to do the things you already do and enjoy doing. Let’s take a look at some odd jobs that don’t feel like work at all! (more…)
