Posts Categorized: Career Success
Relaunch and Refocus…Finding a Job that Excites You in the New Year!
Happy New Year! Now that the new year has begun, it’s time to start working on your list of resolutions. If you vowed to relaunch your career and focus on finding a job that truly excites you, this year is going to be filled with hard work and amazing rewards! Finding a job you love Read more »
Top Posts for Job Seekers Throughout 2015
Looking for a job? At RealStreet, we understand the challenges of a job search. In fact, the process often feels like a full-time job in itself! In hopes of helping job seekers through this process, we post news articles to our company blog. While the news covers a variety of topics – from job search suggestions, to hiring hiring advice, to Read more »
Rethinking Your Career as 2016 Rapidly Approaches
The holiday season is officially in full swing! This is a great time to begin making resolutions for 2016. After all, what better time for a fresh start, than a new year? If you are not satisfied with your career, it might be time to make a change. 5 Great Reasons to Consider a Career Read more »
How to Prepare for a Last Minute, Same Day Interview
While most companies try to give you a few days’ notice when inviting you in for a face-to-face job interview, circumstances might necessitate a same day meeting. For example, if a company has tight timeline and you are unavailable the next couple of days, the hiring manager might extend an offer to interview later that Read more »
Key Warning Signs You’re Letting Your Job Ruin Your Personal Life
How satisfied are you in your current role? Unfortunately, more than half of the workforce is at least somewhat unhappy at work. According to a 2015 survey conducted by The Conference Board, only 48.3% of U.S. workers are truly satisfied with their jobs. Even ideal jobs have their challenges and no one is completely happy Read more »
Should You Connect with Your Interviewer on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, with more than 380 million members. There’s a good chance that most of your business contacts have a presence on the site, making it a great place to network — especially when you’re searching for a new job. In most cases, it’s appropriate to send a connection request Read more »
Start Boosting Your Resume with Volunteer Work
Volunteering is a great way to support a cause you’re passionate about. However, the benefits of giving back are not limited to warm and fuzzy feelings — it can also help your career. Volunteering is a great way to grow your network with like-minded people who may turn into valuable contacts. Additionally, the experience looks great Read more »
4 Phrases to Avoid on Your Resume
Your resume has the sole power to make or break your chances of getting a job. If it is well-written and convinces the hiring manager you are a great contender, you will score an interview – otherwise you won’t. It’s that simple. Resumes should be thorough yet concise, easy to scan and very impactful. Make every Read more »
Common Habits Found in Strategic Thinkers
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day responsibilities of your job. If you’re like most people, you probably have an abundance of urgent and important tasks on your plate each day, making it difficult to to plan for the future. It’s easier to focus on the now, and to worry about what the future has Read more »
4 Ways to Incorporate Volunteer Work into Your Resume
While you don’t get paid for volunteer work, you’re still learning! Volunteering can be especially useful if you are a recent graduate or trying to change career paths. It provides the opportunity to network, and (depending on the type of work) could allow you to gain experience helpful to finding your next job. It can be extremely beneficial to include Read more »