5 Job Search Tips to Get Hired During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guest Contributor: McLean Mills Winter is headed out! And unlike Game of Thrones, it’s not the night walkers that everyone’s afraid of – it’s the second coming of the coronavirus and how it’ll stiffen job opportunities in 2021. With many employers taking their workforce virtual during this pandemic, so too has much of the hiring […]
The 14 Best Resume Skills to Land a Remote Job
There has never been a better time to land a remote job. With so many companies shifting their workforce to a remote office, now is the perfect time to target the sought-after work-from-home job. But what if you don’t have any work at home experience? Not to worry. Finding a remote job without experience has […]
5 Tips For a Winning Cover Letter to Get You Hired
Ah, the cover letter – the sister document of your resume! It’s an important but often overlooked part of the job searching process, and one that demands more attention. Whether cover letters come across as an afterthought, are too lengthy, or simply lack any depth, there can be a number of errors avoided by taking […]
Resume Tips For Moms Rejoining the Workforce
Guest Post by Pauline Delaney, ResumeGenius.com For stay-at-home moms, starting a new job search after being out of the workforce for a long time can feel intimidating — especially if you have little or no professional experience. After all, you have to compete with candidates who have the advantage of years of uninterrupted career building. […]
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 […]
3 Ways to Update Your Resume
Your resume is one of the first things that a potential employer sees from you. It comes before you meet in person, and is often opened before the cover letter. Prospective employers want to know what you’re all about – and quickly. It’s a great time of year to update your resume before the new […]
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 […]
How to Choose the Right Job
In a time where it can be tough to find a job, it can seem strange to read tips on choosing the right job – but it’s crucial! Especially on sites such as HireMyMom.com, there are various freelance, part-time and full-time positions that can be part of your career. It’s often a challenge […]
3 Steps to a Successful Job Search
A thorough, successful job search can seem like a part-time job! To do it correctly and effectively, you often have to dedicate a lot of time and effort into the process. Although creating a professional is first and foremost, it is just one of several components of a successful job search; the others include: materials, […]