The skills gap is very real, and it’s increasingly driving recruiters to look outside their comfort zone for great people. A new report released by the OECD helps contextualize this skills gap for American employers. For instance, consider 43 percent of new jobs require a bachelor’s degree, while only 32 percent of Americans over 25 years…
Earlier this year, my partner and I relocated from Queensland to the nation’s capital for family reasons and a job – I was left to look for employment (mainly in general administration, records management and finance/accounts related roles: I have some experience in all these roles). Eventually, I took on any job going, from casual…
With an average of 250 resumes received for each corporate job opening — and the average length of unemployment still hovering at 37 weeks — job seekers need all the help they can get when it comes to landing a new position. OneWire Edge, recently released by OneWire, the leading career site for finance professionals, helps finance professionals see how they…
Social media is a great tool for job seekers but it’s also a double-edged sword. It can increase your networking potential and maximise your visibility to recruiters, hiring managers and decision makers. However, it can also call unwanted attention to your job search or present a less than ideal impression from your online movements. Here…
So, do employers actually read cover letters? In a word – yes! In fact, cover letters may actually be more important and more necessary than even the attached resume. Cover letters can move candidates to the front of the line if they are highly focused and highly objective, and they can help a recruiter or…
Call it 20/20 hindsight or the school of hard knocks but learning from your mistakes is often the best teacher. If you haven’t had to look for a job in the last several years (or ever), you are going to need to learn some lessons. As a job seeker, you will face numerous new situations.…
Everyone wants to be happy in their job – but which jobs boost well-being? This infographic by CityTownInfo.com tells all! Takeaways: Safety conditions at work was one of the most important things to keep workers happy. Work-life balance was the top component for career success. Physician, teacher and nurse are some of the happiest occupations.
Have you ever tried working as a freelancer or part time? This infographic from degreequery.com shows the hidden benefits of such work. Takeaways: 67% of mothers don’t want to work full time – so maybe part time is the answer! Part time work lets you learn your field without as much of an investment as…
You’re applying for a job – what do you want to happen? You want recruiters to love you AND your resume. Our friends at AvidCareerist have created this handy infographic to give you 5 ways to make that happen. Takeaways: Include experience which is relevant to the position. Tell the truth. Show what you can…