How to Research an Employer (Part I)
You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: when applying to jobs, you need to research the hiring company. This is of particular importance before the in-person interview. But what are you...
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In Wednesday’s post, we looked at why it’s important to research the hiring company before an in-person interview, and we laid out the exact information you’re looking for. Today, we’ll wrap up the...
View ArticleHow to Combat Job Search Burnout
Few things can be as discouraging as an endless job search. Not only is there financial stress, but you can begin to question your abilities and worth when the search drags on too long. Despite...
View ArticleYou Aren’t Getting a Job Because You Tweet Things Like This
91% of hiring managers screen job applicants on social media and 69% have rejected an applicant because of the findings. Those stats got me wondering — what exactly are job seekers posting that makes...
View ArticleIntroducing a Mobile-Friendly Job Application Process
We recently introduced a new Mobile Quick Apply option. The result? A 100% lift in mobile job applications. Mobile usage continues to skyrocket. Anyone who wants to reach and engage this growing...
View Article3 Must-Read Ebooks for Job Seekers
Google has indexed 30 trillion pages to date and crawls approximately 20 billion pages per day. That’s an insane amount of information, and a lot of it is just downright awful. When it comes to your...
View Article3 Trends to Follow for a Successful Job Search
A big pickup in hiring is thought to be just around the corner. Bearing this in mind, it’s important for job seekers to be up-to-date with the current trends in job search. By incorporating these...
View ArticleThe Ugly Resume: Top 5 Most Common Resume Killers
When you are applying for a job, a recruiter will take about 20 to 30 seconds, max, to skim your resume. In this 20- to 30-second second span of time, the recruiter will decide if they should place...
View ArticleQ&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...
View ArticleZipRecruiter’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: What is your #1 tip for job applications? Show Your...
View ArticleChanging Jobs After 50 (Part I)
Changing jobs or careers can be difficult for anyone and those over 50 years of age often face unique challenges. In today’s guest post, career and small business coach Maureen Daniek discusses why...
View ArticleHow to Be a Successful Over-50 Job Seekers (Part II)
On Monday, Marueen Daniek, Career and Small Business Coach, walked us through the common and unique challenges facing job seekers over 50. She discussed internal challenges they face — like shaken...
View ArticleResume Red Flags That Can’t Be Ignored
The resume is typically the first introduction between a job seeker and hiring manager. A job posting can attract dozens, hundreds, even thousands of resumes, making the hiring decision a difficult...
View ArticleHow to Research an Employer (Part I)
You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: when applying to jobs, you need to research the hiring company. This is of particular importance before the in-person interview. But what are you...
View ArticleHow to Research the Hiring Company (Part II)
In Wednesday’s post, we looked at why it’s important to research the hiring company before an in-person interview, and we laid out the exact information you’re looking for. Today, we’ll wrap up the...
View ArticleDon’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...
View ArticleHow to Combat Job Search Burnout
Few things can be as discouraging as an endless job search. Not only is there financial stress, but you can begin to question your abilities and worth when the search drags on too long. Despite...
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