Tag: Applying to Jobs
Don’t Forget to Look for These Things in Your Next Employer
At times, it can be difficult to remain hopeful and not lower your standards when applying to and accepting a job. Many people become so overcome with worry and stress that they take the first oppo…
How to Be a Successful Over-50 Job Seekers (Part II)
On Monday, we looked at common and unique challenges facing job seekers over 50. Today we return to teach over-50 job seekers how they can reframe their age and experience as an advantage.
How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter for Any Job
Most job seekers seem to take for granted the impact of a well-written cover letter, thinking they are better off copying templates from websites. But the fact of the matter remains that a cover le…
Here’s Why Applying to Jobs is a Big Waste of Time
Consider that jobs in the public market represent lateral transfers for the fully-qualified people described. Jobs in the hidden market represent promotions, stretch jobs and career opportunities. Just look at the job descriptions posted in the public market as proof. They’re no more than long-winded help wanted ads offering equivalent jobs to fully qualified people who are somehow willing to endure the demeaning obstacle…
ZipRecruiter’s Top Tips for Job Seekers
Because we talk to hiring managers every day, job seekers often ask us what they can do to improve their application materials. Here’s our advice…
Q&A: How to Get Noticed By Employers on Social Media
Submitting a job application isn’t always enough to get noticed by employers. In today’s career expert Q&A, Julie Bauke walks us through when, why, and how to approach employers through social …