by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 11, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice, Videos
While social media is a great way for job seekers to make helpful connections, individuals also run the risk of jeopardizing their job prospects. Sr. Talent Acquisition Operations Manager Deane Osner shares some insight from an employer’s perspective on a person’s online presence.
by DirectEmployers Guest | Sep 9, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice
The following post was written by and being reposted with permission from Sanjeev Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of Collegefeed. View the original post on Forbes.com. The Class of 2014 received a boost on Friday with the latest Jobs Report, signaling renewed hope as many...
by DirectEmployers Guest | Sep 8, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice, Networking and Education
At some point during your work day (especially if you’re in a more traditional 9-to-5 setting), you’re going to take a break to eat. You have this chunk of time in the middle of your day called “lunch hour”… so how can you make the most of it? Sure, you need to eat. That’s a given. But that lunch hour can be used for so much more too.
by DirectEmployers Guest | Sep 4, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice
How do you protect your personal data now that most companies require job candidates to apply online? This guest post provides some actions and tools to help keep you safe.
by DirectEmployers Guest | Sep 1, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice
Everyone in the working world knows that salaries are important—money makes the world go around whether we like that fact or not. What you may not know, however, is why exactly you make the salary that you make. Different positions have different salary rates, but why is that?
by DirectEmployers Association | Aug 21, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice
The transition from military to civilian work can be challenging, especially for active duty wounded, ill or injured Service members. Thankfully there are people like Bill Price, a Regional Coordinator at the Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) who are ready to help.
by DirectEmployers Guest | Aug 4, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice
Is there a common character trait of people who are highly promotable? And if there is what is it? Curiosity is the trait that will catapult you into promotion after promotion.
by DirectEmployers Guest | Jul 31, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice
The following guest post is from Joshua Waldman, author of JOB SEARCHING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA FOR DUMMIES. Joshua is the founder of Career Enlightenment which offers professional LinkedIn profile writing services and career advice for the modern job seeker. My...
by DirectEmployers Guest | Jul 21, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice
Even in the most promising jobs or careers, the potential for a negative work environment unfortunately exists. Sometimes it’s disagreements with a coworker, pressure from a boss, or just general awkwardness that leads to an environment feeling uncomfortable and stressful.
by DirectEmployers Guest | Jul 1, 2015 | Job Seeker Advice
The following post originally appeared on the Jobipedia blog and is being shared with permission from the HR Policy Foundation. When is the right time to sign off on at least a couple more years of school, and tens of thousands in tuition expenses? Furthering your...