What Exactly is Company Culture?

Posted on October 9, 2017October 9, 2017 by needanewgig419

“The company has decided to move in a different direction because they don’t feel you are a culture fit” If you have been looking for a job in the past few years or have worked with a recruiter I am guessing that you may have heard something along these lines. “Culture fit” has become many Read more about What Exactly is Company Culture?[…]

Friday Forum – Submitted a Resume With a Typo?!

Posted on October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 by needanewgig419

Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday, we take a question submitted by one of our readers and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Diane asks: “I haven’t been actively looking Read more about Friday Forum – Submitted a Resume With a Typo?![…]

3 Things Your Modern Resume Must Have [Guest Blog]

Posted on September 29, 2017October 4, 2017 by needanewgig419

A well-written resume continues to be the kingpin to a successful job search. In this digital age where competition is steeper than ever, candidates must take care in crafting a quality document that stands out from the rest. As a critical self-marketing tool, your resume needs to not only represent value, but also an understanding Read more about 3 Things Your Modern Resume Must Have [Guest Blog][…]

What to Do If You Are Late for an Interview

Friday Forum – Late For My Job Interview?

Posted on September 26, 2017November 17, 2017 by needanewgig419

Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday, we take a question submitted by one of our readers and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Paul asks: “Last week I had an Read more about Friday Forum – Late For My Job Interview?[…]

Friday Forum – Looking For New Position Because of Boss?

Posted on September 22, 2017October 13, 2017 by needanewgig419

Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday, we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Terry asks: “About six months ago my Read more about Friday Forum – Looking For New Position Because of Boss?[…]

The 4 Times to Follow Up After an Interview

Posted on September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 by needanewgig419

You finally found the perfect job, and just got finished with a solid interview. Everything seems to be moving in the right direction, but there is still work that needs to be done to show that you are the right candidate! Don’t drop the ball on the follow up! These are 4 key times that Read more about The 4 Times to Follow Up After an Interview[…]

Friday Forum – Take a Sick Day to Start Your Job Search?

Posted on September 15, 2017September 28, 2017 by needanewgig419

Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday, we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: John asks: “I really want to start Read more about Friday Forum – Take a Sick Day to Start Your Job Search?[…]

Friday Forum – Flexibility or Higher Salary?

Posted on September 7, 2017September 28, 2017 by needanewgig419

Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday, we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Sandra asks: “I have been interviewing and Read more about Friday Forum – Flexibility or Higher Salary?[…]

The Cons… and Pros of Posting Your Resume Online

Posted on September 1, 2017September 4, 2017 by needanewgig419

Chances are that if you are looking for a job, this question has crossed your mind. Depending on your current situation, posting your resume can either help you find your next position, or it can be detrimental to your search. If you are currently employed and are confidentially looking for a new position, you need Read more about The Cons… and Pros of Posting Your Resume Online[…]

Friday Forum – Reference From a Manager You Didn’t Get Along With?

Posted on September 1, 2017September 28, 2017 by needanewgig419

Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday, we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Brent asks: “Hi, I’m in the process Read more about Friday Forum – Reference From a Manager You Didn’t Get Along With?[…]

5 Telltale Signs You are About to Get Fired

Posted on August 28, 2017August 30, 2017 by needanewgig419

Getting fired is never fun – whether it is simply a downsizing, or a termination for poor performance. Few descriptions (no matter how kind) take the sting out of the actual event. Being terminated is even worse when you don’t know it’s coming! Being a recruiter, I have witnessed the event from numerous perspectives. It Read more about 5 Telltale Signs You are About to Get Fired[…]

Should You Take a Sick Day to Look for a New Job?

Friday Forum – What To Do If I Don’t Know the Answer During an Interview?

Posted on August 25, 2017September 28, 2017 by needanewgig419

Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Kelly asks: “I had an interview this Read more about Friday Forum – What To Do If I Don’t Know the Answer During an Interview?[…]

Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Job With Indeed

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Next Job With Indeed

Posted on August 21, 2017September 13, 2017 by needanewgig419

The Time Has Come… You have finally decided to dust off that resume and start searching for that new gig, but the only problem is that you don’t know where to start! Since the recruiting landscape is always changing, and new sites continue to pop up overnight, candidates can become overwhelmed when it comes Read more about The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Next Job With Indeed[…]

Friday Forum – Should I Send a Thank You Note After a Phone Interview?

Posted on August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 by needanewgig419

Happy Friday and Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Jeff asks: “I had Read more about Friday Forum – Should I Send a Thank You Note After a Phone Interview?[…]

8 Questions NOT to ask in an interview [Guest Blog]

Posted on August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 by needanewgig419

‘Can I just say, I find you terribly attractive and I wondered if you fancy dinner tonight?’ Writing an article about questions NOT to ask a prospective employer at your interview ought to be a piece of cake. Here’s another to avoid: ‘So, where did you get the wig?’ But enough silliness! Let’s focus Read more about 8 Questions NOT to ask in an interview [Guest Blog][…]

Friday Forum – How Do I Give My Notice?

Posted on August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 by needanewgig419

Happy Friday and Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Sandy asks: “I received Read more about Friday Forum – How Do I Give My Notice?[…]

How To Write a Resignation Letter

Posted on August 8, 2017December 3, 2017 by needanewgig419

You’ve been extended an offer for a new position and you have officially accepted. Congrats! Your job search has finally come to a close. But wait. You still need to tell your current employer… Giving your notice makes for a stressful and interesting conversation. Typically your Manager will be caught off guard so it is Read more about How To Write a Resignation Letter[…]

Too Early for My Interview?

Posted on August 7, 2017August 8, 2017 by needanewgig419

You have landed an in-person interview and you are on your way to job search success! You pressed your suit, printed extra copies of your resume, and have taken the whole day off to ensure a perfect meeting. To show that you are serious about this opportunity you want to make sure that you are Read more about Too Early for My Interview?[…]

Friday Forum – Can I Negotiate My Salary When I Get a Job Offer?

Posted on August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 by needanewgig419

Happy Friday and Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Patricia asks: “I have Read more about Friday Forum – Can I Negotiate My Salary When I Get a Job Offer?[…]

7 Things To Negotiate Besides Salary

Posted on July 29, 2017August 4, 2017 by needanewgig419

You have the job offer in hand and you are ready to start to negotiate your offer – congratulations! You have already decided that you want to ask for a little more in base salary, but what else can you negotiate? There are many pieces to your total compensation package aside from salary, and Read more about 7 Things To Negotiate Besides Salary[…]

Friday Forum – What is the Right Way to Handle Salary Discussions?

Posted on July 28, 2017August 4, 2017 by needanewgig419

Happy Friday and Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Paul asks: “I wanted Read more about Friday Forum – What is the Right Way to Handle Salary Discussions?[…]

What Do I Wear to a Job Interview?

Posted on July 24, 2017July 28, 2017 by needanewgig419

As the workplace continues to evolve, this becomes one of the hardest questions to answer. You want to be presentable and put your best foot forward, but at the same time you want to make sure you fit in with the culture of your perspective employer. The key to knowing what to wear for an Read more about What Do I Wear to a Job Interview?[…]

Friday Forum – How Can I Learn About a Company’s Culture?

Posted on July 21, 2017August 5, 2017 by needanewgig419

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Happy Friday and welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Read more about Friday Forum – How Can I Learn About a Company’s Culture?[…]

3 Apps You Need To Find a Job!

Posted on July 17, 2017July 21, 2017 by needanewgig419

Rewind back to the early 2000’s and remember when you found out that you could look for jobs on the Internet. How incredible was that? It sure beat looking through the newspaper! Not to mention how easy and fast it was. At the time Monster.com was the best in the business (valued around 8 billion) Read more about 3 Apps You Need To Find a Job![…]

Friday Forum – Should I Quit?

Posted on July 14, 2017July 21, 2017 by needanewgig419

Happy Friday and welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday we take a question submitted by one of our users and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: Jon asks: “I have Read more about Friday Forum – Should I Quit?[…]

10 Ways to Botch Your Interview

Posted on July 5, 2017July 26, 2017 by needanewgig419

Awesome news! You’ve landed an interview and you are one step closer to getting that new job. Now, you just need to have a successful meeting. Don’t make these 10 common mistakes and botch your interview! 1. Not Doing Research on the Company or Interviewer This is one of the most common ways that candidates Read more about 10 Ways to Botch Your Interview[…]

How Long Do Employers Look at My Resume?

Posted on June 29, 2017December 3, 2017 by needanewgig419

So you have decided that it’s time to look for a new role and have been dusting off that resume. You put in countless hours of work to make sure that it is perfect. So how much time do employers and recruiters actually take to review that masterpiece? A whopping 6 seconds! It’s hard to Read more about How Long Do Employers Look at My Resume?[…]

How to Nail a Phone Interview

Posted on June 26, 2017November 17, 2017 by needanewgig419

If you are currently on the hunt for a new position, being prepared for a phone interview is a must. Today many companies conduct an initial phone screen, primarily to gauge your interest in the position. They also look to review your experience and to ultimately decide if they should bring you in for an Read more about How to Nail a Phone Interview[…]

7 tips to LinkedIn Profile Perfection (Part 3)

Posted on June 19, 2017June 29, 2017 by needanewgig419

Now that you have completed the basic steps in freshening up your profile, it is time to generate some traffic and show it off! Let’s get some recommendations and get connected! If you missed out on the first two posts of this three post series find them here: 7 Tips to LinkedIn Profile Perfection Part Read more about 7 tips to LinkedIn Profile Perfection (Part 3)[…]

7 tips to LinkedIn Profile Perfection (Part 2)

Posted on June 12, 2017November 17, 2017 by needanewgig419

In Part 1 of this three-part blog series, we discussed the first three vital tips to help enhance your LinkedIn profile. The first section focused on cleaning up your photo, introduction, and experience. If you have already completed part 1 your LinkedIn profile is well on it’s way to perfection! If you missed Part 1, Read more about 7 tips to LinkedIn Profile Perfection (Part 2)[…]

7 Tips to LinkedIn Profile Perfection (Part 1)

Posted on June 5, 2017November 16, 2017 by needanewgig419

I am excited to bring you this new, three-part series that will not only help freshen up your LinkedIn profile for your job search, but will also give you a great understanding of LinkedIn to help build a strong network for future endeavors! Let’s do it! When candidates are looking for a new position, they Read more about 7 Tips to LinkedIn Profile Perfection (Part 1)[…]

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