Category: Job Search & Career Advice
How to Find a Job After Being Unemployed for a Long Time
6 Tips for Landing Your New Job!
If you’re wondering how to find a job after being unemployed for a long time, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there before for a variety of different reasons, and getting back to the workforce can be overwhelming. With technology rapidly changing and competition rising, getting a job after a long period of unemployment isn’t what it used to be. While it may seem like “everyone is hiring right now”, landing a new job after a break from employment can be challenging. In today’s article, we will share our tips for getting hired after being unemployed for a long time so you can get back to work at a job you love.
Is It Okay to Take Notes During an Interview?
If you’re interviewing for a new job, you’ll want to be as prepared as possible. This includes doing your research on the company and the role, practicing your answers to common interview questions, and more. But is it okay to take notes during an interview?
Taking Notes During the Interview
When You Should Take Notes
Taking notes during an interview is perfectly fine, and in fact, it’s encouraged! Taking notes allows you to make sure you get all the details correct and allows you to formulate answers to questions. It shows that you’re engaged in the conversation and that you’re taking the time to think about what the interviewer is saying. So go ahead and take out your notebook and jot down a few key points!
What are Good Questions to Ask a Recruiter?
If you’re looking for a job, it’s important to interview the recruiter just as much as they interview you. After all, this is the person who will be helping you find your dream job! Below, we walk through some smart questions to ask a recruiter in order to get a better idea of what they do and how they can help you.
Recession Proof Your Career!
By Sabrina Strong Gallagher, Director of Technical Services
Our world has gone through some major transformations these past few years. Here at JFC Global, we understand how quickly things can happen that can change the trajectory of a job, a future, and most importantly, a source of income that you depend on.
With talk of a dip in the economy looming in the next year, the best way to protect your career is to take proactive steps before a recession presents itself.
How to Fill Employment Gaps on Your Resume
If you’re like most people, you probably have at least one gap in your resume. Maybe you’ve been out of work for a while and are trying to find a new job. Trying to find a new job when you haven’t been in the workforce for a while can be challenging. The good news is that there are ways to fill in those gaps on your resume. By following these tips, you can fill in the employment gaps on your resume in a way that is positive and will appeal to potential employers.
How Many Jobs Should I List on My Resume?
Writing a resume can be a daunting task. It’s more like “creating” a resume than writing. You need to not only strive for an attractive, easily understood list of credentials and experience but you also need to make sure pertinent skills and keywords are included.
So how many jobs should job seekers list on their resumes? Choose the top 5 jobs with the work history and skill requirements most pertinent to your potential employment role. Ideally, these top 5 jobs are within a 15-or-less bracket of time.
How to Prepare for Your First Day at a New Job
Even after completing the interview and landing the job, preparing for the first day in a new work environment can still be stressful for new employees. A good first day sets the tone for the way you interact with your coworkers, your attitude toward your career, and your overall experience.
At the JFC Staffing Companies, we’re in the business of connecting outstanding employees with their best-matched companies in the area. Part of this process involves helping our customers make a good first impression as a valuable new team member.
Here are five tips to help your first day of work go as smoothly as possible.
7 Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out!
It’s 2021. Life is slowly becoming what we remember it to be, and you are ready to start your job search. Getting back into the job market can be extremely stressful. Maybe it’s been 10 years since you last created a resume or you’re just tired of not being selected by the hiring manager. By putting these tips into play and partnering with a specialized recruiter, you will put your best foot forward to land your dream job.
How To Turn Down A Job Offer But Keep The Door Open
You set yourself apart from other candidates, nailed the job interview, and now the company is offering you the job.
But… it’s just not the location you wanted, or maybe the timing is off, or the opening isn’t quite the perfect fit. But it’s a great company. Now you’re wondering, “How do I turn down a job offer but keep the door open?”
Should I Interview For A Job I Don’t Want? (No, Do This Instead…)
It can be tempting to accept any offer for an interview, especially if you’re in urgent need of a new job. Maybe you’ve found yourself in a situation where interview opportunities are rare and you’ve finally been given a chance to go to an interview, but you’re not sure you want the job. If that sounds like you, you’re probably wondering, “Should I interview for a job I don’t want?” Based on our 46+ years of experience helping people find jobs that are a good fit, here’s what we recommend.
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