Increase Your Odds of Landing the Job with Advice from HMM Employers
We recently sat down with some of the lovely businesses who list open positions with us. We asked for feedback, and the number one thing we heard back from companies is that they are turning away applicants because the submitted application materials do not match what the listing has requested. For example, the job post […]
How to Write a Cover Letter: The Ultimate Guide
If you’ve ever applied to a job online, then you’ve probably had to write a cover letter of some sort. But despite their commonality, many job seekers don’t know how to write one well. If you’re struggling with writing a cover letter that will impress employers and get you hired, we can help! Here are […]
Do Personality Tests Help Employers Find the Right Person for the Job?
Personality tests are often used by employers to assess job candidates in hopes of identifying the right person for the job, and they’re becoming more and more popular in today’s competitive job market. The number grows yearly, but right now 22% of businesses actually use personality tests to find job candidates. But are personality tests […]
How do I answer job interview questions?
You already know what you’re going to be asked: What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why are you interested in this position? Do you have experience with x, y, and z? Every interview, you’re asked the same handful of questions. But, here’s the hardest one yet: do you know the best way to […]
How to Add Personality to Your Resume
We typically see one type of resume in the job hunting world – white paper, black font, and probably not much (if any) color. While this is the standard and will work for its intended purpose, it often doesn’t have a lot of personality. Certain jobs require more formality, so the standard is your best […]
5 Tips for A Professional Job Application
We all know the importance of a resume when you apply for a job, but there’s often more to the application than just that. There’s the cover letter, recommendation letters, resume, and anything else requested by that particular position. We’re sharing our best tips to keeping your whole job application professional and effective, so you’re […]
5 Ways to Get Your Work-at-Home Application Noticed
There’s nothing more disheartening than sending out job application after job application and not getting a reply to a single one. This is especially true when you’re trying to find a work-at-home job, feeling isolated but trying to stay on task job-hunting instead of binging the latest Netflix show. The struggle is real – but […]
6 Tips for a Stand Out Job Application
We all know what’s needed to apply to a job – a strong cover letter, resume, and great references. Unfortunately, this isn’t enough to secure an interview or the job! Those hiring today are truly looking for quality applicants, and that doesn’t just include your experience. Quality applicants take the time to truly invest themselves […]
4 Keys to a Strong Job Application
It’s the time of year that we reflect and reevaluate our goals, and that often includes our careers. If you’re feeling stuck, or you know it’s time to move on, your job application will be a valuable tool in the upcoming months. While you may have a solid cover letter and resume complete, read along […]