Low unemployment and high demand for skilled workers means that companies are changing the way they seek employees . This means changing job descriptions in order to attract their ideal candidate in a...

We looked at how to request a reference for a job here , so now let’s look at what to do when you a re asked to be a professional reference. First and foremost – Do you want to say ‘yes’? Keep in mind...

When applying for a job, your potential employer will check references. What if they want to know more about who you are? It is likely they will check social media; which is why having a profile on Li...

You have got a good cover letter and resume and you now have an interview, but what are you going to do if they ask for a reference? You need to have your references ready, and aware that you are usin...

Many people are uncomfortable with negotiating for a salary. Regardless of the reason, there will come a time when you feel the need to negotiate a salary and these tips should help you navigate the p...

Networking events are great ways to learn about new opportunities, make important connections and grow professionally. But for many people, they’re intimidating – primarily because you don’t know what...

Did you know that the State of Ohio has a comprehensive job portal called OhioMeansJobs ? It is a great place for resources that you should be taking advantage of! Each county in the state also has a ...

A commonly asked question job applicants have is: “When will the phone ring?” Don’t be disheartened, but the answer is usually: only if they want to schedule an interview. In today’s world of automate...

You have followed all of the steps correctly: you’ve updated your resume, you custom wrote a cover letter for each job application, you modify key details in your resume to highlight your experience i...