Posts Categorized: Job Search Tips
Advance Your Career in a Contract Role
When looking for a new job opportunity, do you quickly dismiss contract assignments? Pause for a moment and ask yourself, why? Are you guilty of having any common misconceptions? For example, do you think contract roles: Issues such as these are valid concerns, but it is important to remember that the temporary employment situation has Read more »
Kick-Off Your Job Search in the New Year!
There is no better time to make a fresh start in your career than the beginning of a new year. It’s the perfect time to dust off your resume and put your job search in full swing! However, the job market is competitive, so it’s important to fully dedicate yourself to becoming the best candidate Read more »
Benefits of Volunteering During the Holidays
Volunteer work gives you the opportunity to give back to the community and has personal benefits you may not have considered, some of which may even help you develop your career! Here are three great benefits of volunteering during the holiday season: 1. Grow Your Network Volunteering often affords the opportunity to interact with different Read more »
Interview Tips to Help You Get the Job!
Congratulations! After submitting resumes and cover letters, you receive a call from company regarding a dream job and they want to interview you! While competition in the marketplace is strong, the interview is the perfect opportunity to outshine the other applicants and show the employer why you are the best fit for the job. Here Read more »
Tips to Be Prepared for Last-Minute Virtual Job Interviews
In a perfect world, every job interview would get scheduled in advance, with at least a few days to prepare. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way. So, what do you do if you are asked to interview in 24 hours or less? Do as Much as You Can Ahead of Time Give yourself Read more »
Three Reasons to Use Past Coworkers as References When Applying to Jobs
When compiling a list of references to share with prospective employers, the first instinct is to provide contact information of previous managers or mentors. Supervisors are the most commonly presented references, since they can provide valuable insight into your work ethic and professional development. However, references from your past coworkers can increase confidence in your Read more »
Exhibiting Confidence in Job Interviews
When you are trying to land a new architecture, engineering or construction position, appearing confident during the interview is important. When you seem self-assured, the hiring manager will have more confidence in your capabilities. In contrast, if your responses are tinged with doubt or if you come off as anxious, the hiring manager may question Read more »
Are You Making a Positive First Impression When Meeting Hiring Managers?
It can be tough to bounce back from a poor first impression, regardless of the situation. However, when interviewing for a new job, the impact could directly impact your chances to move forward in the process. After all, competition for good jobs is fierce, and hiring managers use interviews to narrow their options down to Read more »
Target Your Job Search Efforts to Land Your Dream Job Faster!
While some job seekers approach a job search like a mass marketing campaign, it’s often an ineffective and demotivating process. After all, how can you brand yourself and portray your education, skills and experience in a way that matches every job and appeals to every recruiter and hiring manager out there? Can it be done Read more »
Welcome to JobSeeker January | How Every Architecture, Engineering & Construction Professional Can Build a Solid Future with RealStreet
January is the perfect time to start something new. After all, the new year is a new beginning. It is an opportunity to access the past 12 months (as well as your overall career) and develop goals for the year to come. Don’t worry, while career strategy can seem like a daunting process, RealStreet can Read more »