Job Seekers
How to Highlight Contract Experience on Your Resume
These days it’s not uncommon for someone to work for four or five companies during their professional career, and often across multiple industries. If you also factor in a job market that can lack employment security, you have the perfect environment for contract or temporary work to thrive. And while contract experience has become common…
Read MoreHot Jobs: PHP Developer
With the variety and diversity within the world of IT, you’re sure to find the perfect position to suit your specialized skills and interest. As you consider your ideal job, take a look at the very much in-demand role of PHP Developer. PHP Developers are essential to business success and are well compensated for their…
Read MoreIs it Okay to Turn Down a Job Offer?
You’ve been hard at work looking for a new position. You’ve sent out countless resumes, submitted who knows how many applications and even gone on a couple of interviews. And all of that hard work has finally paid off! Multiple job offers! After the excitement, the reality sets in – you need to turn down…
Read MoreHot Jobs: Web Analytics Manager
Do you love data? I mean really love it? Do you have a deep passion for the web and its potential to change how we do business; how we live? There’s no shortage of data rising from the internet; it’s always evolving, constantly growing. That’s why there is such a need for strong web analytics…
Read More5 Questions to Always Ask an Interviewer
You submitted your CV and made it through the initial screening. You even booked an interview. You’re prepared for the questions you expect they will ask you and even practiced a few answers. But have you prepared questions to ask your interviewer? An interview is actually a two-way conversation and the questions you ask tell…
Read MoreIT Professionals: What Should Your LinkedIn Profile Look Like?
By now you probably understand how important it is to have a LinkedIn profile. What often gets missed, however, is simply having a profile is not enough. A bland, boring, bare-bones profile will do little to further your career goals. But an optimized profile can be a real asset when you’re looking for work, growing…
Read MoreHot Jobs: Network Engineer
The world of IT is so vast and varied that there are job options to suit anyone with a flair for the technical. As you look for your own ideal career path, consider becoming a Network Engineer. These professionals are in demand, well compensated, and involved with work that is critical to the mission of…
Read MoreDefining Your Ideal Work Environment
It’s not enough to simply have a job. You want to work in a space where you’re enabled to be productive, efficient, collaborative, and innovative. You also want to be comfortable and happy while you work. So how do you figure out what your own ideal work environment includes? Focus on these features, and be…
Read MoreDidn’t Get the Job? How to Learn from the Experience
Missing out on a job opportunity can be heartbreaking, but there is a silver lining. You may have experienced a temporary setback in your job search, but you can learn from it to improve your search over the long term. Here are some tips for turning a negative into a positive: Find Your Motivation After…
Read More“Tell Me about Yourself.” – What an Employer Really Wants to Know
“Tell me about yourself.” On the surface, this seems like the easiest interview question to answer. After all, what do you know more about than your own past? However, the openness and ambiguity of the question can make it difficult to answer, and many candidates find themselves fumbling and tongue-tied when searching for a proper…
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