How to List Resume Accomplishments (With Examples)
For years, job seekers have been encouraged to keep their resumes brief, limiting the content to just one page. However, according to recent data, creating a two-page resume makes recruiters 70% more likely to prioritize your application. The question is, how are you going to bolster your application without filling your resume with fluff? Prioritizing […]
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: An Employer’s Guide
According to LinkedIn, over 80% of new hires don’t work out. However, many employers are desperate to find quality talent. In fact, 75% of employers are reporting difficulties in filling roles. In response, many businesses are rethinking the way they recruit, train, and retain staff. Specifically, there’s been a shift away from accolades-based hiring in […]
From Passion to Profession: Turning Your Hobby Into a Career
“Follow your heart” seems to be common advice for everything these days, from romantic relationships to career choices. Still, many people wake up each morning and commute to jobs that pay the bills but don’t necessarily feed their passion. While there’s nothing wrong with taking a job for the sole purpose of taking care of […]
Types of Diversity in the Workplace — A Full List
Traditionally, business leaders have focused on the basic categories of diversity, which include race, gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, and religion. While these types of diversity are important components of understanding and supporting your workforce, it’s wise to be aware of all the different types of diversity. Here’s a look at several examples of diversity, including […]
Strategies for Managing IT Talent Shortages in 2024
While conducting a poll of global tech leaders, MIT Technology Review Insights discovered that 56% of respondents are currently concerned about talent shortages in the field of information technology (IT). Additionally, 64% of the respondents say that candidates for tech jobs lack the requisite experience or skills. As the demand for innovative and interconnected technologies […]
Cybersecurity Roles: The Different Types and How to Get One
Are you intrigued by the world of cybersecurity? With the digital age in full swing, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is skyrocketing. But what exactly are these roles, and how can you land one? This guide will help you learn more about key cybersecurity roles. We’ll even provide some tips for landing […]
How to Build an Inclusive Job Description and Increase Your Candidate Options
As a leader at a forward-thinking company, you value a workplace containing many unique voices, backgrounds, and experiences. Establishing such an environment starts with writing inclusive job descriptions. You want language and tone that reflect the positions you have available without reflecting any bias toward a particular demographic. With that in mind, below are some […]
10 Interview Questions for Project Managers (PMs)
Are you looking for ways to prepare for your project manager interview? Whether you are a project manager in banking or applying for a technology project manager role, understanding what sort of questions to expect is vital. If you find yourself on the flip side of the interview table, it’s critical that you ask the […]
Writing a Great LinkedIn Summary in Today’s Job Market
It wasn’t that long ago that a job seeker had to rely solely on a résumé to get a foot in the door. These days, the online arena offers far more opportunities to wow prospective employers, and they’re definitely looking. Statistics show that 70% of employers research job candidates on social media and 54% report […]
5 Ideas to Streamline/Optimize the Interview and Hiring Process
When positions open in your company, you have an opportunity to hire qualified candidates who will make excellent additions to your team and help drive success and profit. Of course, you may have to sift through hundreds of applicants to find the best fit. This is why streamlining your hiring process is so important. Not […]