The Writique Blog
Our career service blog contains all the best tips for the perfect resume, cover letter, job-searching advice, and the latest information for students to executives. The Writique will work with you as you plan your future. It is our goal to make you look like a stand out candidate, helping to land your dream job.
The average job search typically takes 5 to 6 months, but the current climate means many people are on the job market for even longer. However, while it may take longer to land a job right now, it is still possible.
Before you begin looking for a new job, set realistic expectations for your job search, learn about what’s going on in the job market, and set yourself up for success.
Read MoreOften, job seekers conflate recruiters with other professionals, like career coaches, HR professionals, headhunters, executive search firms, and career coaches. While there are a few similarities between some of these professionals, they all play different roles.
Here’s a deep dive into what recruiters actually do and how they differ from other career professionals!
Read MoreYou might think companies aren’t hiring during the holidays, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Since many job seekers take a break from their job search during the holiday season, you’ll actually be up against less competition for open jobs during the holidays than you do any other time of year.
Read MoreIf you’ve been looking for a job for a while, a seemingly out of the blue email from a recruiter offering you an interview for a 6-figure job or a résumé review service offering to optimize your résumé for free can appear to be the boon you need to advance your career.
But here’s the thing: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Read MoreMost of us will resign from at least one job during our careers. Whether you’ve accepted an offer for a better job, decided to switch to a different industry, or realized you want a change of pace after reevaluating your career during the pandemic, resigning from a job is a normal part of leveling up your career.
Read MoreAlthough it may seem scary to walk away from your job and change your career during the pandemic, it can be done. Whether the pandemic forced you to rethink your priorities, you’ve realized you haven’t been happy in your current role for a while, or anything in between, now is as good of a time as any to pivot toward a more fulfilling career path.
Read MoreA recent Insider article revealed that a whopping 27 million job seekers have their applications sent into the void by ATS (applicant tracking systems) before their résumés are ever seen by a hiring manager or recruiter.
If you’ve ever experienced having your application rejected within hours or even minutes, you can probably relate to the frustration those millions of job seekers are feeling.
Read MoreIn today’s job market, it’s common for people to have short stints on their résumés, especially after COVID-19 hit. With layoffs, downsizing, and other major changes brought on by the pandemic, workers at all stages of their careers have found themselves spending less time in their positions than they intended.
Read MoreDid the COVID-19 pandemic make you rethink your current job and your career as a whole?
You’re not alone.
Over 95% of workers are considering resigning from their jobs and 92% are willing to pivot to a different industry to find the right position for them.
This phenomenon is so widespread that it even has a name: the Great Resignation.
Read MoreMany job seekers assume that the only way to apply for an open position is to apply online. After all, with so many positions listed, it’s hard to imagine that your dream position isn’t listed.
But here’s the thing: Although job boards are filled with open positions, companies don’t list every job available online.
So how do those unlisted positions get filled?
Through the hidden job market!
Read MoreIf you’re stuck in a job you no longer love, it may be time to consider a career change. Don’t let fear hold you back from leading a life you love. There are steps you can take to get you feeling personally and professionally fulfilled.
Read MoreCareer transition can be REALLY tricky to navigate- especially in challenging times like the last 7+ months have been; however, it is essential to be strategic and intentional when deciding to go down a different path.
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