Category Archives: Job Search

How to Test the Job Search Waters When You Are Curious but Not Unhappy

Virginia Franco — March 23, 2018 Follow @VAFrancoResumes— March 23, 2018 With record low unemployment in 2017 and month-over-month job growth throughout the year, the 2018 job market looks promising! If the idea of putting your toe in the job search waters, versus taking a full-body plunge, sounds appealing – there are several actions you … Continue reading How to Test the Job Search Waters When You Are Curious but Not Unhappy →

Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Spring to Get Started on Your Job Hunt

Virginia Franco — February 17, 2018 Follow @VAFrancoResumes — February 17, 2018 niekverlaan / Pixabay Recruiters and top resume companies agree, according to this Monster.com article, that recruiting cycles occur in waves. Although personally not a fan of winter and the cold weather that comes with it, I’ll acknowledge the one upside: January and February … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Spring to Get Started on Your Job Hunt →

Cleaning Up Your Online Presence Before Engaging in a Job Search

Amanda Clark — February 16, 2018 Follow @GrammarChicInc — February 16, 2018 geralt / Pixabay When you meet someone new or are thinking of doing business with someone, what is one of the first things you do? Google them. That’s exactly what employers do too when they’re evaluating applicants for open positions. In today’s world, … Continue reading Cleaning Up Your Online Presence Before Engaging in a Job Search →

Has it Been Years Since Your Last Job Search? How to Organize and Spend Your Time Wisely

Virginia Franco — January 27, 2018 Follow @VAFrancoResumes — January 27, 2018 geralt / Pixabay If it’s been longer than 5 years since you’ve dipped your toes in the job search waters, it’s important to understand that some key components of the job hunt have changed. There’s more to it than refreshing your resume (even … Continue reading Has it Been Years Since Your Last Job Search? How to Organize and Spend Your Time Wisely →

Finding IT Contract Jobs that Better Fit Your Skills, Interests, and Goals

Gina Crook — January 22, 2018 — January 22, 2018 The current IT market is brimming with opportunities. It’s at the point where highly skilled job seekers can remain inactive and still find an IT consulting job. In fact, you have probably received dozens of messages in recent months about contract opportunities that match your … Continue reading Finding IT Contract Jobs that Better Fit Your Skills, Interests, and Goals →