The decision to leave your job should not be the result of an emotional or knee-jerk reaction. However, according to Forbes, the average time that individuals stay in one job is around four and a half years and the younger you are, the less time you will stay. It can be encouraging to know that [...]
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Choosing the right career in Modesto can be overwhelming. There are days when you feel like you may never get it right. Take comfort in the fact that only 5 percent of people find the right professional path on the first try. They’re known as “fast starters” who tend to be less creative, adventurous and [...]
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Developing a professional profile involves new technology. Few resumes pass across a recruiter or hiring manager’s desk these days without a LinkedIn profile. US News reported that video resumes are now common in industries with a high level of customer interaction, such as hospitality and retail. A video allows a hiring manager to discern a [...]
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If you had any doubt about the power of social media as a job search tool, you can erase it right now. In today’s competitive marketplace, you absolutely need to be tech savvy – and promote your social media expertise to potential employers.In a recent survey, nearly one-fifth of HR managers said they found something [...]
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Fresno is a medium-sized city in Central California. With a population of just over 500,000 people, Fresno is the fifth largest city in California (and the largest inland city in the state). It’s known as the financial, industrial, trade, and commercial capital of the Central San Joaquin Valley.Fresno is located approximately 200 miles north of [...]
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Counteroffers should be expected as you hire top talent. It’s a lot easier and less expensive for an employer to make a counteroffer than to let a good employee go. The key to managing counteroffers is to take a proactive approach and be ready for them – even before they occur.Stay in the GameThroughout the [...]
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A job search can be a stressful and disillusioning experience, particularly for those who endlessly submit their resumes to websites and job board postings, never to hear a response. Today’s competitive labor market calls for an active strategy that markets your potential in the places where employers will notice you. Maximize your efforts and ensure [...]
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The company with the best talent has the greatest chance of winning in today’s competitive marketplace. To successfully maintain that edge, you need a hiring process that focuses equally on the present and the future - and sets the highest possible standards of quality when deciding which candidates will join your team.Focus on Quality over [...]
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Assertive, forward-thinking candidates are front and center on the radar screens of today’s hiring managers – and this certainly should be reflected in your job search behavior. Determination, follow-through and tenacity are strong, positive traits. But as you pursue a new opportunity, be careful not to cross the line between assertiveness and aggression.Focus on the [...]
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As an introduction to your resume, your cover letter should be a distinctive piece that immediately sets the tone and helps you stand out among the competition.Since hiring managers spend an average of just 10 seconds reviewing each cover letter they receive, how do you best make this happen?Personalize ItInstead of cutting and pasting phrases [...]
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March 26, 2014
