Advanced Degrees Help you Getting Better Career Establishment

After being a graduate, the biggest question lies in front of you is whether or not to go to a graduation school to finish your higher studies! Well, this is quite an obvious but complicated situation that comes up in front of you as soon as you start feeling yourself lucky with an under graduation degree in hands. At this point of time, you can definitely think that dedicating four long years behind the under graduation studies were enough and now you are all set to move towards your professional life. However, the situation remains different. Since, it is a competitive world, being good is just not enough to have a professional establishment; rather you must have something extra to prove yourself better than others and this quality enhancer can be only the advanced degree courses. Continue Reading

How to Deal with Job Search Frustration

Is your job search getting the best of you?  With so many people competing for jobs, it is understandable that you are frustrated about not having landed some opportunity.  However, you can’t give up on your search.  Instead, learn how to deal with frustration productively.  Remember these tips: Continue Reading

Sensational Executive Resumes: How to Improve the Top Third of Your Resume

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

One thing most executive job seekers don’t consider when writing their resumes is the importance of the top one-third portion of the document.  This is the section that should communicate at a quick glance the skills you bring to the table.  This is undoubtedly the most important portion of your resume, so what are some steps you can take to ensure it makes a huge impact? Continue Reading

50+ Strong Action Verbs You Need to Use on Your Resume Now

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Stop using passive terms on your resume; passive terms dilute the quality and value of what you offer the employer.  Seriously, if you’re using any of the following terminology, you need to make a change today!

Demonstrated mastery of … Responsibility for … Duties included … Worked with … Familiar with … Knowledge of (or) Knowledgeable in …

These passive terms are not action-oriented, and they make for a rather lackluster resume.  Instead, show the employer exactly what you’re capable of achieving and bringing to the table!  Below you’ll find a list of 50+ strong action verbs that you can put on your resume NOW to spice things up! Continue Reading

20 Action-Oriented Words You Can Use On Your Resume Today!

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Need to make an impact with your resume but not quite sure how?  Or maybe you know your resume is missing something but you just aren’t sure what?  Using strong, action-oriented words on your resume can change the perception people will have of your resume—and of you as a candidate.  If you’re stumped by word choice, using passive terminology such as: duties included … and responsible for … then I’m talking to you!

Below you’ll find a list of 20 action-oriented words you can start using on your resume today! Continue Reading

Top Five Things to Know When Applying to Universities

What should you consider when applying to college?  If you are a high school student or someone who is planning to pursue higher education, then this post is for you.  Here are the top five things to know when applying to universities, according to one expert. Continue Reading

Interview with an Account Executive

I currently work as a sales account executive in the Optical Media Industry and I have been working in this position for the past three years.

My job is to find new commercial customers for our Optical Media product line. Most people are confused by “Optical Media” but it’s just a fancy way to say CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Most assume that I sell CDs at retail outlets. However, while our final product does reach that destination, before that happens it must pass through several middlemen, distributors and VARS, or Value-Added Resellers. Only after all of this does it finally go the end-user customer.

Currently, I would have to rate my job satisfaction at a 5 out of 10. While sales can be a very rewarding experience, and the compensation can be substantial, it’s sometimes hard to make it work in a consumer driven industry such as the one I currently work in. Optical Media is entirely consumer driven and with the economy the way it is, it is often hard to nail that sale. A lot of times it involves smaller profit margins, and that invariably involves smaller gross profit and consequently, a smaller commission. Since so much of my revenue comes from commissions, a decline in these commissions makes it difficult. In terms of what I need to unleash my full enthusiasm, I would like to get into management at some point. As a career sales professional, I know how hard sales can be sometimes. As such, I feel I have just what it takes to help salespeople reach their full potential. Continue Reading

Interview with a Computer Technician

As a computer technician I have worked for two large employers and for a small computer store. I am now self-employed, performing computer repairs and upgrades for individual customers on a part-time basis. I found my experiences to be rewarding, whether working for myself or for a national corporation.

How I Became a Computer Technician
In the late 1990s, personal computers were not yet very common. The Internet was new and exciting. After seeing the computers of some friends, I bought one and enjoyed using it very much. The more I learned about using the computer, the more I wanted to know. I soon became interested in how computers worked. I wanted to learn how they were built, what all of the individual parts were, and how to replace them. I also enjoyed working with software. Learning about the operating system and installing software such as programs for sound and video cards was fascinating to me. Continue Reading

Interview with a Consultant

I’m a consultant within the recruiting industry and have been a consultant for about 10 years. Rather than work in a human resources department full-time and recruit candidates for an organization’s job openings, I consult with organizations on a contractual basis. Consultants are generally used on an “as-needed” basis and provide expertise in a specific industry or occupation for organizations.

My work consists of assisting companies to fill their job openings. I use my skills, network and recruiting experience to quickly fill job openings with candidates that match the company’s culture and required skills for the job. A common misconception about consulting is that it’s not steady work. As a consultant, work can last a few weeks to a few years. Generally, if I consistently meet the requirements of my clients, my work continues. I consider my clients’ needs no matter what they are. If I put my ego aside and go above their expectations, I’m employed. Continue Reading

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