Whether being freshly unemployed is voluntary or completely unexpected, make the most of your time so you’re in the best position possible when you return to work. Here’s how:

Burnout is easy to ignore, especially thinking it’s just a bad day or week. But when a bad day becomes a bad month, it might be time to acknowledge you need a break and start to seek a solution.

When you look to the future and what job titles may eventually enter the labor market, it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come in such a short time. From a society that once had popular jobs such as Elevator Operators, comes the potential for Space Pilots...

Some of these skills may come to you more naturally than others, but keeping in mind the top soft skills employers and managers consider when making employment decisions will help keep you on track for both personal development and professional success.

Most job interviews end with the interviewer asking, “Do you have any questions for me?” If your answer is, “No” you miss the opportunity to ask questions that will help you determine if the company will be a good fit for you. You also risk been seen as unprepared or disinterested.

Knowing what not to do during that interview is just as important as knowing what to do. The last thing you want to do is show a lack of desire for the job or respect for the company. These mistakes show just that, so be sure you don’t make any them.

When it comes time to resign, many underestimate how important it is to leave a company the right way… According to research, there are seven ways employees resign. While all 7 will probably work for the purposes of quitting your job, we don’t recommend using a few of them.

It’s 15 minutes before your job interview. What do you do? The best answer: whatever you need to do to stay calm, cool, collected and focused. That may look a little bit different to everyone, but there are some top things you should (or shouldn’t) do right before your interview.

So, you’re searching for a job and have no idea where to begin... it’s okay to feel overwhelmed by all the options. No matter where you are in your employment search, follow these timeless job hunting tips to guide your job search.

Employees have to understand the responsibilities, desired attitudes, and basic skills needed to succeed and advance in any job position. To help improve your employability as a job seeker, it's vital to demonstrate the following soft skills and attitudes:

The job market is extremely competitive, and there’s no guarantee you’ll hear back on the applications you’ve submitted. When this happens, it may feel like nothing works in your favor. Improve your job-hunting skills and boost your chances at landing an interview with these tips:

Before you submit any of your friends to be considered by HR however, consider these 5 things… after all, it’s your professional reputation on the line.

Your resume is where a recruiter or hiring manager will make the decision to call about scheduling an interview or not, so it is essential that it is relevant to the job you’re applying for, well-written, and eye catching.

If you’re applying for jobs, it’s easy to feel like recruiters are ghosting you if you don’t hear from them for a few days. Before you jump to conclusions though, take a look at what might be going on...

When the interview question, “What is your management style?” is asked, don’t immediately answer with “I’m not a micro-manager.” That grinds my gears. Here’s why:

Gone are the days where everyone wears a suit and tie into the office every day.

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.

In a world where tech connects everyone, it should be easy to get ahold of anyone.

There are a lot of misconceptions about working with a staffing agency, and some of them could impact your success. Whether you’ve worked with one before, or are trying to decide if it’s a good path for you, you should have a good understanding about how they work.

Many think asking for feedback is a sign of inexperience or lack of knowledge, but that just isn't true. Here's why.

Interviewing for a job is nerve-wracking, and sometimes the nerves get the better of you. These candidates share their most horrific interview moments, the moment they knew they definitely weren’t getting the job:

You don’t have to be best friends with your boss in order to have a great working relationship. And if you feel like you have a toxic working relationship, there are things you can do to try and improve it. This is one of the easiest ways to work on improving things.

It’s never too early to start planning for the future, especially when it comes to your career. Whether you’re just getting started, thinking about a change, or trying to ensure you stay up-to-date in your current industry, it’s important to understand the priorities and trends of the future. As far off as it may seem, it’s no longer unrealistic to start thinking about 2025.

Our advice? No matter the situation, you should never burn those bridges

When it comes to change, it’s the only thing you can truly expect to remain constant – especially in the post-pandemic world. Any business or employee who lacks flexibility and adaptability, puts themselves at severe risk for falling behind and becoming obsolete.

After going through your fair share of rejections, it’s easy to start thinking about applying for any and every job open in your field.

Put simply, the answer is: they aren’t affected at all. Because a staffing and recruiting agency’s profit comes directly from their business clients, job seekers often misunderstand how they are affected by the agency’s fees and mark-ups.

Job seekers spend hours crafting the perfect resume to best represent their skills and qualifications. While focusing all their efforts on ensuring their resume eliminates any potential red flags for employers, they often forget to be on the lookout for red flags in the job postings they are applying for.

‘Twas the night before your job interview, and all through the house, chaos ensued and you were kind of a grouch. You set out your outfit and polished your shoes, hoping that getting out the door on time would be smooth.

Recruiters look at their relationships with job seekers as partnerships, not one-sided transactions, and so we wanted to offer some of the key things recruiters wish job seekers realized to make the most out of working together.

Although writing a thank you note takes up more time and adds an extra step to the interview process, it might be the deciding factor between the job going to you or someone else.

Job searching is by no means an easy task, however it’s important to avoid the most common pitfalls during your job search to increase your chances of landing the role you desire.

At the end of a job interview, you’ll likely be asked if you have any questions. Be sure you don’t hurt your chances at a second interview or potential job offer by avoiding these questions.

Recruiters typically only spend 10-20 seconds on each resume before making a decision about moving forward. Better ensure you capture your reader’s attention in that small window of time with these tips.

The recruiters and hiring managers reading your cover letter and resume have dozens to go through, so better your chances of standing out by avoiding these common phrases

Every workplace is different, with a unique set of common practices and norms, and it’s up to you to appropriately navigate your workplace culture and determine what’s acceptable and expected.

Starting a new role is an exciting time, but can often be frightening with so many changes. Consider these tips to ensure not only a smooth transition, but also your success.

In today’s digital world, communicating effectively regardless of the medium is critical to all stages of your career – from your job search to being on-the-job.

Resume writing can be intimidating when you aren’t sure what to include or how to best showcase your skills, which is why we’ve come up with a list of tips to apply to your resume to demonstrate to employers you would be a great fit.

If you’re still on the quest to find your dream job, don’t despair… it is possible. The key is being realistic about what the ideal career looks like, and the potential struggles and hard work involved.

In an effort to help job candidates get a better idea of some interview do’s and don’ts, we asked our team what job seekers do that annoys them the most.

If you don’t already have a LinkedIn account, now is the time to create one! Recruiters and hiring managers use LinkedIn to search for potential candidates, so having a complete and professional profile gives you the opportunity to stand out among other candidates and significantly increases your chances of finding work.

Most know a well-written, proofread resume is essential to landing an interview. But what if your perfectly edited resume with all the right skills and qualifications doesn’t make the cut? There are still smaller mistakes that can prevent someone with the right experience and perfectly proofread resume to end up in the ‘no’ pile.

Interviewing is arguably the most important part of your job search… and the most nerve-wracking. We can’t completely eliminate the nerves, but we can help prepare you by answering some of the most commonly asked questions about interviewing for a job.

The fact is, everyone wants unicorn employees at their company. Even if you haven’t quite achieved that true unicorn shine yet, keep working to grow your strengths and keep these qualities in mind – you’ll prove to be a rare and valuable find in no time.

Whether you follow up through an email, a phone call or a handwritten letter, it's important your follow up is appropriate and you aren't accidentally hindering your chances at landing a position. Here are some of the most common mistakes made when following up after an interview:

While showing up to work on time every day is typically required of an employee, it is just one of the many things a true hard worker does. In order to not only keep your job but to earn the opportunity for advancement, you must adopt the traits all hard-working employees have.

We see candidates make the same mistakes… mistakes easily avoided if only they knew how we think and operate. In an effort to end some of the frustration experienced on job seekers’ side of the hiring process, we’ve compiled a list of things we wish all candidates knew:

Whether you're an experienced author or writing your first resume, it's easy to get tripped up by grammar mistakes. Here are some of the most common grammatical errors made on a resume that you need to watch out for.

“Are you even doing your job?” This unwarranted (and rather rude!) comment illustrated to us the necessity of debunking a common misconception job seekers have about what exactly a recruiter’s job is: a recruiter’s job is to find people for jobs, not jobs for people.

It’s nearly impossible to not have an online presence these days. In fact, it’s now more uncommon not to be online, so it should come as no surprise that 3 out of 4 recruiters and hiring managers will check out potential candidate’s social media profiles before making a hiring decision.

Writing a resume comes with its own set of challenges, but a new conundrum is how to put gig work on your resume. Here are a few suggestions from our experienced staff on how to properly list temporary gig work and side hustles on your resume.