Competition for the best jobs in Las Vegas can be intense, so you’re not afraid to be persistent. This is a great quality to have, as it shows hiring managers you’re truly interested in the position at their company. Of course, there’s a fine line between showing ambition and outright irritating the hiring manager. While [...]
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The work experience section of your resume is worthy of your careful attention. But what exactly should that part of your resume look like? And what will optimize its effectiveness? Keep one word in mind: relevance. How much, and which, work experience you include on your resume depends on where you are in your career [...]
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Embarking on a job search can be exciting and daunting at the same time. You’ve already taken the first important step, just by making this decision. Or, perhaps it was made for you, in light of a recent pandemic-related or other layoff or change. Regardless of your situation, what tips should you follow to help [...]
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You’ve found a job you’re really interested in, and the hiring manager wants you to send your application via email. This makes you a bit nervous, as you’re used to online applications, but you’re willing to do what it takes to be considered for the position. Whether you’re currently working in Las Vegas, looking to [...]
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It may seem like a pointless formality. After an interview, you send a follow-up email, thanking the company representatives for taking the time. Does it actually matter? Yes, as it turns out, that small bit of courtesy can really pay off. One survey suggested that more than two thirds (68%) of hiring managers take the [...]
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When you launch a job search, as with any important project or initiative, you need to set SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound. Let’s focus on the M in SMART. You have no way of knowing how things are progressing – or not – unless you track them, so you can measure [...]
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Continuously improving your skillset can help you excel at your current job, or land your next great career opportunity. The perfect balance of hard and soft skills should be your end goal either way. Hard skills are specific capabilities you use to perform a job-related task. Examples include accounting, copywriting, data analysis, event planning, foreign [...]
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More than a year has passed since the beginning of the pandemic. Some things have started getting back to normal. But many workplaces remain in remote mode. If you're operating from home anyway, why not move to your ideal spot? The idea has appeal. Now that you don't have to worry about a commute, you [...]
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As you fine-tune your resume, should you include projects you’ve completed as you vie for your next great job? The answer is: It depends. An even better answer is: Include projects only if they are relevant and help support your case as you try and beat out the competition. Here are two common examples of [...]
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Hiring a new employee is a big deal, so many companies have candidates go through several rounds of interviews — especially for mid-and senior-level roles. If you know a job you’re vying for has this type of interview structure, you might think the first round isn’t a big deal, but that couldn’t be farther from [...]
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June 8, 2021
