Author Archives: S. Bradshaw
The right way to provide references
You may not realize this, but references still play a big role in the hiring process. While some employers might have abandoned the whole process of checking reference because it’s time-consuming, many employers still try to save themselves frustration down … Continue reading
ERI Personal Marketing teaches valuable interviewing skills
An interview gives you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an employer, so it’s important that you take advantage of that opportunity and put your best foot forward. Unfortunately though, many people don’t know how to do this and … Continue reading
How to craft a better cover letter
Ah, the dreaded cover letter. As much as we all hate it though, it is a crucial job-hunting tool. When well written, creative and customized for the recipient, it can often seal the deal before anyone ever sees your resume. … Continue reading
Job hunter finds crucial connection in SET Personal Marketing
You’ve heard it before – when it comes to job searching, it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. If that’s the case, then the SET Personal Marketing team is definitely who you want to know. And unlike your … Continue reading
Job hunting while employed
So you’re ready to jump ship at your current job? While it may be tempting to devote the majority of your time to a new job search you should keep one thing in mind – ethics. Yes, you may hate … Continue reading
Too young for the job?
Many older job-hunters worry about their age being an issue when applying for positions, but what is often overlooked is that younger job seekers often worry about how their age is perceived as well. Often times, fresh-faced candidates feel that … Continue reading
Getting a temporary job to survive longterm unemployment
About 6.2 million Americans, totaling 45.1 percent of all unemployed workers in this country, have been jobless for more than six months. It’s an unfortunate reality that rings true for many people – the longer you are unemployed, the longer … Continue reading
Nine Ways To Use LinkedIn To Advance Your Career
(Forbes) – Since I first started writing about how to use LinkedIn as a job search tool, the professional social networking site has grown in reach and strength. According to spokeswoman Krista Canfield, LinkedIn now has more than 100 million users, … Continue reading
Your first resume
Congratulations, you graduated college! Now what? Many recent college graduates are faced with this question and are not sure where to start when it comes to searching for their first “real job”. Like any good job hunt, your first search … Continue reading
Common job hunting follies
It is no secret that job hunting in today’s job market is tough. But did you know that you could be making things even harder on yourself by overlooking some key red flags that stick out to employers? Most employers … Continue reading