Ways to Evaluate Company Culture

Don't wait for the interview to learn about a company. Do your homework before the first interview to make sure you really want to work at the company. 

According to a new study by job search site Indeed, 95 percent of respondents say that if they were considering a new job opportunity, insight into the company's employer reputation would be somewhat or extremely important.

For what and how to research the company see the article here.

Job Hunting Tips for New Grads

How to be savvy when you are looking for your first job after college. There are different approaches for getting your first job out of school.

Graduation can be filled not only with a justifiable sense of accomplishment and high hopes but with a clear angst about how to get your first job and begin a meaningful career.

See 6 tips here.

Things to Look for During the Job Interview

The job interview is your chance to evaluate the opportunity. When the interviewer is telling you about the job requirements, listen for the opportunity to ask follow-up questions.

Finding a job that will be a good fit for you is important. You are interviewing to assess the job opportunity, your potential manager and the company. So how do you do this? You ask questions. You should level the playing field by asking questions which will turn the interview into a mutually beneficial exchange of information. See considerations here.

How to Explain Gaps on Your Resume

It seems more often than not candidates have a gap in employment. Here's how to master talking about it.

One of the most important things about acing an interview aside from authenticity, is Transparency. So, if there's a gap in your resume, rest assured it will come up during an interview. 

There are several ways to address it in a thoughtful, straightforward manner depending on the actual reason. See a discussion here.

What Is Your Job Fit Thesis?

Every job candidate needs to be able to explain exactly why they're the right fit for the position

The job fit thesis is similar to an elevator pitch in that it summarizes the key selling points of the candidate. In an essay a well-written thesis statement describes in clear terms what the rest of the paragraphs seeks to prove. 

A job seeker applying for a position will likewise include a thesis of comparable clarity and will employ a strategy of proving that thesis through interaction with the hiring manager. Hiring managers ask themselves three questions when making staffing decisions. 

Explore them here.

Technological Advice for Older Job Seekers

Six actions will increase your job search success.

One of the more common justifications for age discrimination in hiring is the assumption that older workers are unskilled at using common technology. Experienced job seekers must pay careful attention to their technological footprint and personal brand. With attention to how they appear electronically and virtually, older job seekers will reduce the unfair assumptions that hiring managers might otherwise make about their suitability.

See six specific tips in the complete article here.

Things to Do When lost in the Job Hunt Wilderness

Have you been searching for a job for an eternity with no success? You might wonder why you are lost in a desert without a compass.

You likely have a resume and a LinkedIn profile. You're probably familiar with sites like Indeed that publish vast quantities of job openings and you've been hitting the "Apply Now" button. Rather than receiving emails from employers, you just get the latest round of bills.

For some tips to consider when your job search seems as dry as the desert in the summer, see the article here.