So here’s the common rap on millennials – they have exaggerated self-worth, they’re allergic to hard work but overly ambitious, and many have established a permanent pad in their parents’ basement. Many would argue that this rap is a bad one – unfair, inaccurate and insensitive. Yet if you’re between the ages of 18 and […] Read Article “Beat the Millennial Bad Rap”
Category: Job Search Tips
Make A Career-Based Resolution for 2016
Instead of committing to the gym again or jumping on a trendy diet that will last exactly three days, consider making a new year’s resolution that will help further your career instead. Learning a new skill, updating your resume or even landing a promotion are just a few examples of New Years resolutions that you’ll be […] Read Article “Make A Career-Based Resolution for 2016”
The One Thing You Must Do At Every Job Interview
There are countless rules and tips about what to do and what not to do during a job interview. If there’s one critical thing that every job seeker must do to stand out and to be taken seriously, it’s simply to ask questions. When you don’t come prepared with thoughtful questions, it says a few […] Read Article “The One Thing You Must Do At Every Job Interview”
7 Tips For Staying Positive During The Holiday Rush
In recent weeks, we’ve offered plenty of advice for finding work during the holidays…but a lot of our candidates want to know what to do once they’ve landed that gig. The question, “What can I do to stay sane during a high-tension, busy holiday season?” is a common one this time of year. No matter […] Read Article “7 Tips For Staying Positive During The Holiday Rush”
How To Land Your First Fashion Job
Fashion is a billion dollar industry. Many people know early on in life that they’re destined to work in fashion, and a few somehow fall into it along the way. Whichever camp you belong to, we’ve got some tips for you on how to get your first job in fashion. 8 tips to getting your […] Read Article “How To Land Your First Fashion Job”
Unemployed Around The Holidays? How To Deal With Family Concerns
Between family gatherings, gift-giving, cooking for larger groups, traveling, and winding down the year, the holidays are typically a stressful time for most families. The added stress of finding oneself in “job-limbo” or dealing with the recent loss of a job can be especially overwhelming during the holiday season. Inevitably, you will field numerous questions from family […] Read Article “Unemployed Around The Holidays? How To Deal With Family Concerns”
Why Work in Medical Device
The U.S. is the global leader in medical devices with a market size of $110 billion that is expected to reach $133 billion in 2016. And it will continue to grow. From an increase in demand to the constant churn of new devices and innovative technologies there will always be something new to develop and […] Read Article “Why Work in Medical Device”
5 Jobs Where Marketing & Technology Overlap
“If you are a modern marketer, you’ve really got to understand how [marketing technology] tools can work for you and help you engage the customer.” -Duane Schulz, VP of Marketing Operations at Xerox. I can’t stress enough how important it is for marketers to understand various marketing technologies’ uses and how they can enhance marketing […] Read Article “5 Jobs Where Marketing & Technology Overlap”
Looking For Holiday Jobs? Try Temp work.
Having a hard time finding a job? The holiday season is a great time to snatch one up, especially because it’s not uncommon for companies to keep on some of their seasonal workers full-time after the holiday rush. Retail companies alone project they’ll add about 755,000 seasonal employees to their payrolls through the end of […] Read Article “Looking For Holiday Jobs? Try Temp work.”
IT Career Transition: IT Certifications and Training Programs
Adecco Engineering & Technology’s “IT Career Transition” series examines how to transition into information technology after having already started a career in another field. We’ll be sharing real-life stories along the way about professionals who’ve already embarked upon their IT careers after having left an unrelated one. Read all the posts in this series to learn […] Read Article “IT Career Transition: IT Certifications and Training Programs”