You are ready to take your career to the next level, but how do you take the necessary steps to position yourself for a promotion? Different companies handle promotions in different ways, but there are some universal things you can do that will help you get yourself on the right path towards taking the next step in your career.
Have you Googled yourself lately?
You’ve cleaned up and locked down your Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram for your job search, but is there anything you may be missing? Here are four things you can do to help keep your online presence from being a liability:
Four Signs It’s Time To Look For a New Job
It’s easy to get lulled into a feeling of safety and comfort at work, but don’t let those feelings hide the truth of your situation or keep you from considering opportunities that could make you happy. Here are four signs that it may be time to start looking for your next career step. Continue reading “Four Signs It’s Time To Look For a New Job”
Don’t Let Halloween Photos Come Back to Haunt You
Halloween gives us a chance to try on alternate identities and let our inner wild-child out to play. It can be a lot of fun, but with the internet being the place where nothing ever dies, those photos can come back to haunt you in your job search. Even if you think it shouldn’t matter and you wouldn’t want to work for the kind of employer who would care, it’s always best to leave yourself as many options as possible. You can still have fun if you follow a few simple rules about how you share the fun via social media. Continue reading “Don’t Let Halloween Photos Come Back to Haunt You”
Busy Life? How to Gain Job Skills When You Don’t Have a Lot of Free Time
Thanks to technology and changing market demands, job requirements are evolving at a breakneck pace. The skills that got you a job three years ago may not be enough to get an interview today, so you need to adapt and learn new skills to stay competitive. However, between jobs and family and other commitments, who has the time? Here are three expert tips that will help even the busiest person learn the new skills you need. Continue reading “Busy Life? How to Gain Job Skills When You Don’t Have a Lot of Free Time”
Four Ways To Make Your Social Media More Professional And Job Search Ready
We live in a world were social media is everywhere. For many people, if it wasn’t posted on Facebook or Instagram, it didn’t actually happen. With all of the sharing we do, it is very possible that you haven’t been considering how a potential employer would view your posts. When it comes to finding a job, certain posts can come back to bite you, so here are four ways to make your social media more professional. Continue reading “Four Ways To Make Your Social Media More Professional And Job Search Ready”
Just Because You Love Your Job Doesn’t Mean You Can Neglect Your Network
Like working out and flossing we all know we should be networking more, but it’s just so easy to put it off. However, networking doesn’t have to mean boring mixers or forced interactions. It can be a very rewarding experience and can be quick and easy to get into the habit of with these simple activities you can do today. Commit to making networking a habit so your network will be ready when you need it. Here are three things that you can start to do now and can build into a long-term routine that you’ll be happy to follow: Continue reading “Just Because You Love Your Job Doesn’t Mean You Can Neglect Your Network”
Why You Need a Career Consultant – even if you love your job
Partnering with an employment service like AppleOne gets you access to a free career consultant. This personal consultant can help you achieve your work goals – even if one of those goals isn’t finding a new job. Here are three reasons why getting some personal coaching from employment expert can help you even if you love your current job. Continue reading “Why You Need a Career Consultant – even if you love your job”
Common Things That May Be Hindering Your Job Search
If you find that you aren’t getting the responses you were hoping for from your active job search, it may be time to step back and reevaluate your process. While it can be stressful to see that all of your hard work isn’t ending in interviews and call backs, there are some common mistakes that you can fix that will get you a better response. Here are three things you may be doing that are hindering your job search: Continue reading “Common Things That May Be Hindering Your Job Search”