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Monday Motivation| Test Yourself and Your Technologies

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week You probably heard many times that you should schedule a practice interview with a mentor or a friend before the big day comes, and that’s still true in the age of virtual interviews. But there’s one more thing to consider while we’re social distancing:…

Monday Motivation | The Value of Transferable Skills

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the job market, creating scarcity in certain positions and industries. What to do when you don’t have direct professional experience in the industries that are currently hiring? Trust the value of your transferable skills! Expertise in things like…

Monday Motivation | An Accomplished Resume

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week When writing about your previous job experiences, don’t just make a bullet point list of your tasks. Tell employers how you exceeded expectations while tackling them, and don’t be afraid to list your accomplishments beyond the scope of your everyday work. But don’t write…

Monday Motivation | Don’t Underestimate Yourself

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Job seekers: it pays to focus on applying for jobs for which you’re qualified. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that you should hold back if you think you’re a good fit. Don’t have training in a particular computer program or mastery of a certain…

Monday Motivation | Is It Time to Reassess Your Job Searching Strategy?

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Sometimes the hard work we put in the job hunt doesn’t bring in the results we’re looking for. What to do, then? First, don’t get discouraged. The job market is constantly changing, and finding a new job is a time-consuming business. It’s normal for…