Career Advice Blog by Recruiters

When looking for a new job – a lot of time is spent working on the resume, getting it just right, tailoring it to the position you are applying to, making sure to cover all your bases and highlight all your achievements, BUT is it the most important thing? A resume will get you in […]

One of the most common things we coach people on at Skills Lab is how to have more confidence during an interview. Have you been caught off guard by a question or failed to recall that great experience from a few years back? You aren’t alone. Walking away from an interview and feeling like you […]

Listen, we’ve all been there. We aren’t being challenged in our current role. We know we need to look for the next opportunity, but aren’t sure or confident as to the next step. Here are some tips to get you started. Always consider internal opportunities. This is the easiest place to start. You already work […]

According to Glass Door, 3 in 5 employees did not negotiate salary. They found that 59% of American employees accepted the salary that they were first offered, and did not negotiate. The study also revealed that 1 in 10 successfully secured more money from a negotiation. Age and gender differences also played into negotiation rates […]

You have established yourself as a good employee by doing the basics like showing up on time, playing well with others, learning, and soaking in the nuances of the company culture. This point usually comes about 6-9 months after starting a new job or company. You have hit a groove and might even feel a […]

I’ve been a leader my whole life. I blame my mother. When I was little, she put me in charge. I handled things. OR maybe I don’t like to be told what to do. Ok, maybe it’s a little of both. Just like our moms, business managers appreciate it when people know when and how […]

Do you feel in order for you to advance in your career, you have to go back to school? We see more and more job postings preferring an MBA, and we talk with students who are getting one just to check that box. Higher education is a great place for many people, but for some, […]

I know you’ve seen the “Hiring” signs in the windows of every business you frequent, and have decided maybe now is the right time to get back into the job market. No matter the reason you left the workforce, these tips will help you get back into the game: Get your Resume and LinkedIn profile […]

So, you’ve made the decision to time off from the workforce. You’ve run all the numbers and you can make it work. Congratulations! It comes with an excited “EEK” feeling and also a worrisome “eek” feeling. Whatever the reason you chose to stay home, here are tips for staying fresh for when/if you are ready […]

As a recruiter, I’ve helped people negotiate many things, including salary, vacation time, and flexible schedules – but the thing that stands out in my mind, is not the things they negotiate but how they do it. The best negotiators have confidence. They have practiced and honed their craft well before they negotiated their latest […]