Applying to jobs can get a little repetitive, especially if you’ve been searching for awhile. One of the worst habits you can get into is to not closely look over every single application before you actually submit it. Each application is important and time should really be spent making sure you’ve done everything you can [...]
I've made this mistake and every single resume I've ever checked, or application I've ever helped someone fill out, has had the same problem…typos! Spelling errors and typos are the number one mistake recruiters report they see. And other job seekers have told us they make it. It can absolutely keep you from getting hired. [...]
According to Snagajob's recent poll, hourly employers put the most stock in the attitude and personality of an applicant. Of the employers who said they're hiring summer employees, 70 percent of them put attitude and personality first, in front of availability, relevant experience and interview performance. If you're looking for a summer job, make sure [...]
Which is more painful: finding a seasonal job or getting a bikini wax? While waxing might seem like the obvious choice, consider this; the wax will only hurt for a few seconds, but your job search could end up being four weeks (or more) of constant and painful rejection. Here’s some inside info that can [...]
We hear it all the time. "I'm a teen looking for my first job, but employers all seem to want experience and I don't have any. What do I do?" We've got one word for you - volunteer. Volunteering is the best way to get the experience you need to score a great teen job. [...]
Ginniajo asks: “I have gotten several interviews but no hires, and I’ve been looking for a job for the last five months. My friend went down the road to Starbucks, applied, and had a job a week later. I’m wondering if this is because he offered to work all holidays and weekends, whereas I’ve been [...]
James asks: “I think another form of discrimination that needs to be addressed is the "assessment questionnaire." Every time I fill out an application online I run into that, and they say there is no right or wrong answer ( WRONG!). And if you believe that, I've got some swamp land in Arizona you might [...]
Kiley asks: “What am I doing wrong? It never tells me what I did wrong, it just tells me “Sorry! Not good enough.” This is getting very frustrating, I put down I was able to work all the time, and the costumer always comes first, and everything else you are supposed to say. So why [...]
Finding a job is tough when you have an arrest record or prior conviction. We know you're frustrated about trying to get your life straight and facing so many obstacles. While we can't tell you what job to apply for or who can hire you, we want to share the most important thing you can [...]