Author: Tekareer

  • 10 Inspirational Career Quotes For Recent College Grads

    10 Inspirational Career Quotes For Recent College Grads

    Congratulations, recent college grad! You’ve worked hard to get that degree and should be incredibly proud of your accomplishments. However, we know it can be easy to feel overwhelmed as a recent graduate, especially when you’re navigating the job search. That being said, we all need a little inspiration once in a while when we’re…

  • Top 100 Most Powerful Resume Words

    Top 100 Most Powerful Resume Words

    In today’s job market, your resume is the most important document you have to get your job application into the hands of the hiring manager. If you can’t get your resume past the ATS, it doesn’t matter how much experience you have or how good your cover letter is. That’s why you need to be…

  • Reactive vs. Proactive Job Search Strategies

    Reactive vs. Proactive Job Search Strategies

    There are two kinds of job searches: reactive and proactive. Most people use reactive job search strategies, which means they look for job openings and then apply for the ones that interest them. So, when you send your resume to recruiters and respond to job board postings, you are really at the mercy of what…

  • 6 Useful Tips For Career Shifters

    6 Useful Tips For Career Shifters

    When we’re no longer happy and satisfied with our day job, we tend to look for something that will give us that satisfaction or fulfillment. At some point in your life, the thought of changing careers is something that will come across your mind. Although there might be a desire to do it, some people…

  • QUIZ: Should You Quit Your Job?

    QUIZ: Should You Quit Your Job?

    Are you OVER your job? Maybe it’s not challenging anymore, maybe you’re underpaid, or maybe your boss just doesn’t appreciate you. Whatever it is, you know it’s time for a change, but are you really ready to quit your job? Quitting is risky, but it can also be rewarding if you do it right. So,…

  • Back To Work? 10 Tips For Relaunching Your Career

    Back To Work? 10 Tips For Relaunching Your Career

    So, you’ve been on a career break. How long has it been? Three years, five years, more? Whether you took time off to care for your children or travel the world, relaunching your career is a major undertaking, especially these days. Just sending out a bunch of resumes won’t do the trick. Here are some…

  • How To Answer 3 Interview Questions For The “Over 50” Job Seeker

    How To Answer 3 Interview Questions For The “Over 50” Job Seeker

    Navigating a successful job search can be tricky for job seekers over the age of 50 (and very often those over 40 too). Age discrimination is alive and well, and even though your resume got you to the interview, your “experience” might be a drawback. Here are three interview questions you may be asked as…

  • 6 Things Recruiters Want To See On Your LinkedIn Profile

    6 Things Recruiters Want To See On Your LinkedIn Profile

    The right recruiter can put you in front of dream job opportunities. This is especially the case for higher-level positions because there are employers who will not post a job opening publicly and instead will rely solely on recruiters to find the right talent. The good recruiters are paid by employers (as much as 20-30%…

  • How To Get A Job Interview In One Week

    How To Get A Job Interview In One Week

    If I wanted to get a job interview within one week, here’s what I would do as a 20-year career coaching veteran who has helped thousands of people get new, better-paying jobs. Step-By-Step Guide: How To Get A Job Interview In 1 Week! The first thing I would do is find 10 jobs for which…

  • Over 40 & Struggling To Get Hired? Follow These Job Search Tips…

    Over 40 & Struggling To Get Hired? Follow These Job Search Tips…

    If you are over 40, have a big skill set, and are struggling to get hired, you’ve come to the right place. I work with thousands of people who have big skill sets and can’t get hired. What’s going on? What can you do to stand out in the hiring process and land a job?…