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Job Seeking
A job search can sometimes seem like a never-ending cycle of searching, applying, and hoping for an interview. The cycle can become discouraging if you are not seeing the success you hoped for. We found that some simple changes in your job search approach can help you to remain motivated and encouraged along the journey to your dream job.
We get a lot of questions about resume formatting from candidates, so I thought we’d talk a little about them…
Planning a trip and looking for a job are more alike than I thought.
How do you give advice to a job seeker without him/her thinking we as recruiters have ulterior motives. It's no secret that while we help people find jobs, we also earn a fee for our services. Sadly, the latter part of that statement can negatively impact the effectiveness of the first part of that statement. Why is that the case? I have a few potential reasons.
In May of 1997, I walked across the stage within Cassell Coliseum proudly receiving my degree in Business Management from Virginia Tech. After the graduation party, couple slices of cake and packing up my apartment in Blacksburg, I returned to Richmond like many college graduates today – without a job. It’s a daunting feeling.
