No matter where you are in your career, it’s always smart to be proactive. Remember, "good things come to those who wait, but great things come to those who take action.”

Searching for a job is not a quick, easy task but it's well worth the time and effort to land the opportunity you're hoping to find. Whether you're starting your first job search or have a bit more experience, here are some job search tips from the people doing the hiring.

The worst thing you can do on your resume is copy a generic job description for more than one job. This not only shows a lack of effort, but completely fails to set your resume apart. Make sure you showcase your accomplishments in an effective and engaging way so your resume stands out.

Reneging on an offer you previously accepted is never ideal, but it does happen. There’s no reason to burn any bridges as long as you decline the accepted offer graciously and in good faith without insulting the company by following these guidelines.

Video interviews are more common than ever – in fact, more work is conducted online and via video than ever before. It's important to take a video interview just as seriously as you would an in-person interview.

It’s really easy while searching for jobs and reading the description, to think “that’s easy enough to learn” or “I could do that.”

Have you taken stock of all the good things you have lately? Or an even harder question… what about all the good things at work? It’s hard to feel grateful during the daily grind when you’re in the middle of a tough work week.

It’s nearly impossible to get anyone to answer a phone call these days… even if someone reached out first and knows that you’ll be getting back in touch soon. But you have to ask yourself, “Am I willing to mess up a future opportunity because I didn’t bother to answer the phone?”

One of the biggest barriers we see candidates putting up against their career trajectories involves wages, “When McDonald’s is offering $14 an hour, why would I accept a warehouse position barely paying $15 an hour?” But consider this...

Job Hopping has become trendy, but it’s not always the most beneficial move for your career. And unlike many are starting to believe, it doesn’t always equal that major pay increase you’re hoping for.