Technology Staffing Updates
When I was a young, entry-level worker, I sat in my cubicle, convinced I was the most important person in the company. I worked my tail off for the 500+ person organization. Without me, I figured, the wheels would definitely come off. And yes, I silently seethed while my manager went out to frequent lunches with her manager, leaving us (talented) peons to handle all the grunt work they simply talked ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreIt's not uncommon for a hiring managers to receive dozens – if not hundreds – of applications for just one open position. Even if you're a perfectly qualified candidate, you may still struggle to stand out from the rest of that pack. This is where a cover letter can help. A great cover letter grabs the reader's attention, gives a few quick highlights on your professional value, and makes the reader want ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreStill adding onto your old resume and chasing job postings? Struggling to leverage LinkedIn? You might be among the masses of applicants running 1990s-era job searches. Here are some signs you might be using seriously outdated techniques, along with ideas for changing your thinking: 1. You Still Think Your Resume Is About You Employers care about what you offer, but they care about their own needs far more. If your ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreWe know underemployment is hard to measure. Even the government has difficulty measuring it. But that said, you certainly know when you are unemployed. It's when you have a job, and it pays the bills for the most part, but your talents are worth so much more. Getting out of the underemployment trap requires a shift in mindset. You have to understand your day job as ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreYou've decided that graduate school is the best way to move up the corporate ladder and find a career you enjoy. Now what? The list of potential graduate degrees can seem intimidating: MAC, MBA, JD, MS, and more. How do you find the degree that makes the most sense for you? A good first step is to look at the costs involved in going back to school ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreThere is a lot more to accounting than financial statements, audits, and taxes. If you know accounting, you can follow the money as it flows through your company. This is an extremely important skill, one that is highly valued in major corporations. Think of deep accounting knowledge as a tool that can unlock a lot of different career paths – including many outside of the accounting profession. Simply ... Source: Recruiter
Read More"Every day, I tell myself I want to be skinny. But what if I stopped and just accepted myself more instead?" You may be wondering what this quote has to do with you and your career. The answer is: everything. Many people haven't yet reached their professional goals, or they are stuck in jobs with which they're not happy. Perhaps you're one of these people. Rather than constantly reminding yourself that you're not where you want to be, you ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreRecently, the billionaire investor Warren Buffett told CNBC, "In terms of cryptocurrencies, generally, I can say with almost certainty that they will come to a bad ending." In 2014, Buffet similarly remarked of Bitcoin, "It's a mirage, basically. It's a method of transmitting money. The idea that it has some huge intrinsic value is just a joke in ... Source: Recruiter
Read MoreLate last year, there was a lot of media buzz over the "Cancun Experience Officer," or "CEO," job opportunity created by the Cancun.com travel website. It's understandable why: The job amounted to a six-month paid stint hanging out at the top Mexican tourist destination and promoting beach-related events. Sadly, most job searches involving travel aren't quite ... Source: Recruiter
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