Posts Tagged: Baltimore Job Search Tips
Stop Making Excuses and Take Your Career to the Next Level
Is your job simply a way to earn a living? If you go to work each day feeling uninspired and unmotivated, it’s time to make a change! A significant portion of your life if spent at work, (not to mention the time spent responding to after-hours emails, completing assignments that were brought home and commuting Read more »
Develop a Strategy to Achieve Job Search Success!
Looking for a new job takes time and effort – often as much as a full time job! Attack your job search as you would any project at work by creating a plan. It will enable you to identify your ideal targets, establish a timeframe, focus your energy on what is most important and stay Read more »
Identify and Bridge the Skills Gaps on Your Resume to Get a Job You Want
In order to find their dream jobs, job seekers must be ideal candidates. No one is perfect, but it is possible to improve the perception recruiters and hiring managers have by tailoring your resume to the job. One aspect of this is to bridge any gaps between your own skill set and those of the Read more »
Self-Reflection Enables Job Search Success!
Self-reflection is an important tool at any stage of your career, but it is especially critical when looking for a new job. Without it you could find yourself in a prolonged job search or an undesirable working situation. After all, if you don’t know yourself (your strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, values and goals) how can Read more »
Phrases to Remove from Your Resume to Increase its Impact
Writing an effective resume can be a daunting task. Unfortunately, it is a necessary part of the job search process. In order to be noticed, candidates have to get it right. Keywords can help resumes pass a recruiter or hiring manager’s initial screening – especially if done by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) – but buzzwords can Read more »
4 Tips on Creating an Eye Catching Cover Letter
If you think a dynamic cover letter is little more than a formality, you are sorely mistaken. It is more than an extension of your resume. A cover letter is a chance to personally reach out to the hiring manager and explain why you are the best person for the job. If you are able to Read more »
Relaunching Your Job Search | New Job Search Tips for A New Year
There is no better time to make a fresh start in your career than the beginning of a new year. Now that we are a couple of weeks into 2015, it’s time to dust off your resume and put your job search in full swing! The job market is very competitive, so it’s important to Read more »
3 Ways to Refocus Your Efforts When You’ve Been Out of Work for an Extended Period of Time
When you have been out of work, the ever-growing employment gap on your resume can be disheartening. This situation can be especially discouraging if you have been out of work for a long period of time, or if you haven’t been getting calls for interviews. Don’t worry—RealStreet Staffing is here to help. Use the following tips Read more »
3 Tips on Following Up After a Job Interview
Congratulations! The big job interview you were stressing over is finally over and as far as you’re concerned, you nailed it! You were getting good vibes from the interviewer and they seemed really impressed with your previous experience. Now you can finally relax– except for the fact that you’re pacing back and forth checking your Read more »
Marketing Yourself – Building Your Personal Brand
Building a positive personal brand is essential for long time professional success. Remember, anything you put on social media can be viewed at a later date. However, using social media responsibly isn’t just about protecting your privacy and reputation. It can be used to build your personal brand. Are you putting your best foot forward Read more »