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Getting a Service Industry Job
January 30, 2013 by William Frierson
Lauren Knight, Shiftgig
No one really tells you when you’re sending in those applications, but there’s so much more to college than a dorm room and a major. For many, it’s the first taste of freedom. You get to decide where you eat and when you sleep and how many parties you hit. There are no curfews to adhere to or elders to whom you have to explain your comings and goings.
There are darker clouds on the horizon of that bright future too. Worries about money can put a strain on students, as tuitions continue to rise. Student debt is a heavy reality that can cause a lot of stress for new graduates. Whether it’s in preparation for that eventuality, an effort to shoulder some of that immediate burden, or just for some pocket money to make sure the college years are lived to the fullest, many students decide to take up a part-time job. No other industry serves their schedules and needs better than the service industry. Continue Reading
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What You Need To Know About Asking Your Boss For a Flexible Working Arrangement
January 23, 2013 by William Frierson
Yvette Maurice
I had an argument with my friend yesterday – she’s a manager who looks after 40 staff and is struggling to accommodate everyone’s requests for flexible working arrangements. I, on the other hand, have enjoyed working for a company that actively encouraged its workers to work flexibly: within that organisation there were job sharing directors, people who worked from home, people who worked part time and casually, and people who worked in different states, at different times of the day. Continue Reading
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Workplace Productivity: Where We Stand
January 22, 2013 by William FriersonHow much work are you getting done on the job? Apparently, a whole lot of time is being wasted and costing employers billions of dollars. Learn more about workplace productivity in the following infographic. Continue Reading
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Building a Winning Military-to-Civilian Cover Letter
January 07, 2013 by William Frierson
Along with submitting their resumes, military job seekers may want to include a cover letter. In the following post, find out how they can create one that is ideal for a military transition into a civilian workforce.If you have taken the time to carefully translate your military experience into a quality civilian resume, or had a professional military resume writing firm do it for you, a great cover letter might be exactly what you need to attract the attention of hiring managers and decision makers. A properly written cover letter can separate you from other job seekers and increase your chances of success.
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Why Recruiters May Want Active Candidates More Than Passive Candidates
by William FriersonAre you an active job seeker or a passive job seeker? If you are the latter, then you probably are not the most attractive candidate to an employer. Learn why in the following post.In professional recruiting circles, a lot of attention is paid to so-called passive candidates. In theory, these are people who only get jobs when recruiters reach out and ask them. Happily employed and fully engaged in their current job, they are supposedly prized precisely because they aren’t looking.
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Why Recruiters May Want Active Candidates More Than Passive Candidates
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What to Do About Gaps in Your Resume
January 04, 2013 by William FriersonA job seeker may worry about leaving a negative impression with potential employers once they see any gaps on his or her resume. So, how can a job seeker overcome this issue? Learn more in the following post.This is probably one of the most common questions job seekers face when creating a new resume. The traditional chronological resume can be daunting when there is a gap in employment. Knowing that you will have to explain the gap during an interview can be even more daunting. No worries! There are several ways to deal with this problem, and any expert resume writer can easily communicate your value regardless of whether or not you’ve been unemployed for a period of time.
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Make Your Mobile a Job Seeker’s Dream Tool in 8 Steps
January 02, 2013 by William Frierson
Natalie Bracco, Freelance Writer
Nobody pounds the pavement to go out job hunting anymore. In today’s digital age, many companies use an online hiring process to accept applications, gather resumes and schedule interviews with potential employees. Use the following 8 simple steps to make your mobile a job seeker’s dream tool. Continue Reading
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10 Kisses Of Death for a Resume
December 27, 2012 by William FriersonBefore sending out your resume(s) to prospective employers, you need to make sure that it is flawless. Any little mistake can cost you the chance for a job interview. The following post has ten resume mistakes that may keep you from consideration for a job opportunity.Resume writing mistakes that ruin your chances
Listen. Is that your phone not ringing? And after sending out 100 resumes, each of them four pages long, powder puffed, enveloped in coral green and sealed with a wax stamp? Maybe it’s time to take stock of that all-important document, and make sure it’s not stumbling around out there with its figurative foot in its mouth. Here’s 10 kisses of death, classic mistakes made in writing a job resume that have been known to keep phones from ringing.
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Extracurriculars – Résumé Do or Don’t?
by William FriersonYou probably think that most employers are not interested in your hobbies or personal interests, and you’re likely right. However, there may be some value in including this information in your resume, according to the following post.Glee club, sports, debate team– when you were applying to college, these activities could make or break getting you into the school of your choice. But when it comes to job applications do your extracurricular activities hold any merit with employers?
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Why Cash Is Not Always King For Rewarding Employees
December 24, 2012 by William FriersonFor employers who believe that money is the only reward that employees value, they may want to think again. The following post offers more information.Employers may think giving their workers cash rewards is the best way to keep them happy, but it turns out, its those non-financial awards that lead to loyalty and productivity among employees.
“Cash rewards don’t have a long lasting effect,” says Susan Heathfield, About.com Guide to Human Resources. “Most people fritter it away and don’t spend it on something tangible or significant in their lives and as a consequence its impact doesn’t last.”
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