We’ve all been there. A job that you would absolutely love is posted. But when you look at the job description, you realize there are skills you don’t have on your resume. Now is a good time to ask yourself, “Is there anything else I can add to my resume to better market myself?” Your…
Although some jobs require an endless combination of skills, the most sought-after employee traits are often universal, whether you’re an aerospace engineer, a sales representative, or a mailroom clerk. So what are these sought-after good qualities? FindMyjob got in touch with nine recruiters and career experts to find out what they want to see in…
It’s a question every job seeker asks. Do you really need to write a cover letter for every job you apply for to keep your life in order? Job hunting is a hugely time-consuming task, and if the process is streamlined in any way, the cover letter is often dropped and job seekers simply submit…
I knew something had happened when my attitude changed from aloof and non-committal to anxiously hopeful – ready and willing to say anything to make us (i.e. my team) seem more attractive to the candidate we had just interviewed. We had spoken to six people. All were pre-qualified by the recruiters and met our hiring…
A career change is exciting, but it can also be unsettling. Having a vision and a system for starting a new career can make it easier and more effective. Taking time, in the beginning, to determine what you really want to do in your working life can then help you to explore the options and…
Whether you’re anxiously waiting for that big interview or nervously checking your inbox for news of a submitted application, it’s normal to have those butterflies in your stomach when you’re looking for a new job. Rest assured, nervousness is normal when job hunting. But if you can keep the butterflies at bay, you’ll be on…
Unfortunately, rejections are an inevitable aspect of the job search. With so many different companies looking for different qualities, you can’t be everything to everyone – and so every now and then you will receive a rejection (or, more likely, hear radio silence). But if you’ve sent out 10 or 20 applications and haven’t received…
You’ve finally found your dream job posting. The good news: you’re a perfect fit for the job – you have the skills, experience, and passion to not only fill the role but also become a top performer. The bad news? You don’t meet the training requirements. Don’t be desperate. “In many cases, work performance trumps…
Planning a career change can mean the difference between success and failure. Finding a job that fulfills you is the ultimate goal, but you need to do the work to figure out where you want to go. With a clear action plan, you can determine whether you need a simple change of scenery or a…
As the number of applications per job increases, employers usually spend a few seconds at most reviewing your CV. Therefore, it is important that you match your qualifications to the job to show that you have the required skills. So once you have found a job that you think suits you, the next step is…
