Careerstone Group Insights Posts Tagged "Resume"
About to be Fired? Here's What To DoOftentimes, when people get fired or laid off, they saw it coming. They may have heard rumors or rumblings, felt a change in the atmosphere, or simply read the writing on the wall. And, in hindsight, they always wish they’d better prepared themselves. So, if you see or sense a layoff or termination… Read More |
Interview Tips: 10 Tips to Help You Hire the Right PersonStudies show that 40 percent of all hires fail. Indeed, hiring the wrong person is a huge waste of both time and money. Here are 10 tips to help you interview and hire the right person: Do your homework.Think the position through thoroughly. Make a list of the skills, talents, and abilities you… Read More |
Got Fired? Here's What To DoYou may have seen it coming, but it still feels like a kick in the stomach: You’re fired or laid off. Now what? Here are eight tips to help you through it: Keep it together.Stay calm. Do not panic. You won’t be able to listen, absorb important information, or move forward if you panic.… Read More |
Five Tips to Stay Competitive in a Young MarketI hate the term “seasoned worker.” It makes me feel old rather than experienced. But that’s what we call people 50 and older who have 20+ years’ experience in the working world. Seasoned workers don’t get as much respect as they used to, despite the fact that they comprise… Read More |
Career Advice for College Grads: Seven Tips for SuccessCongrats grads! This is an exciting time for you, full of possibilities. Many of you may have plans or even a job lined up, but many of you may be asking, now what? Here are seven tips to help you get ready for the working world: Get your resume ready. Resumes should tell a story about who you are… Read More |
Seven Tips to Spring Clean Your Professional PersonaI hope it’s safe to say that spring is finally here (and I hope I didn’t just jinx it). For many people, that means spring cleaning—dusting off the cobwebs, airing out the house, tossing out old clothes. This is also a perfect time to spring clean your professional life, and it follows… Read More |
How to Cope with Unemployment: Seven Tips to Help You Survive and Even ThriveCoping with unemployment is extremely difficult. Being unemployed can be devastating on every level—professionally, psychologically, financially, and emotionally. So much of our identity and our sense of self-worth are wrapped up in our jobs and careers. In many ways, we are what we do, and being… Read More |
What to do When You've Been Furloughed: Tips to Stay Productive and PositiveIf you’ve been furloughed, I’m sorry. It’s brutal. It’s demoralizing. It means a real loss in wages. It disrupts the work flow. It sends an unwelcome message that our jobs are not secure. And it’s just not fair. I know that it’s really easy—and understandable— to… Read More |
The Dos and Don'ts of Helping Your Child Land a JobHelping your child land his or her first interview or job is very important. But there are clear boundaries to the things you should and should not do to help. Employers are looking for motivated, responsible, mature, self-starters. If they see a parent’s hand in the young person’s employment… Read More |
New Graduates: How to Spend Your Summer and Transition to Working LifeJust graduated from college? Congratulations! While it’s tempting to take the summer off and enjoy your last months of “freedom”, this is the time to take the next steps to start your career. It’s okay to plan some travel or time with friends, but make sure to not miss out on… Read More |
Recent Graduates: What You Need to Know Before Starting Your First "Real" JobCongratulations, graduate! You survived the late nights studying for exams, completed all your required college courses, and not only graduated college, but also landed yourself a brand-new job! How exciting! After the exhausting process of finishing school, painstakingly crafting your resume, and applying… Read More |
Success Accelerators for Recent College GraduatesCongratulations, Class of 2020! While the outlook for putting your hard-earned degree to work may look grim, we have a blueprint for brighter days ahead! Careerstone Group’s Success Accelerators for Recent College Graduates is designed to help you navigate this unexpected transition. Our… Read More |
Boost Your Pandemic Job SearchIf you’re looking for a job right now, you might be wondering if it’s worth it to keep filling out applications while the candidate pool seems to grow larger and the job pool seems to grow slimmer. Don’t get discouraged! Companies are still hiring, but you may have to reexamine search… Read More |
Write a Holiday Letter for Your CareerWith the holiday season in full swing, your mailbox is probably filled with cards and letters from loved ones sharing the highlights of their year: the places they’ve traveled, their kids’ new hobbies, and the addition of new pets to the family. We typically use the end of the year to reflect on… Read More |