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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Money is not the only thing you can negotiate when starting a new job. You need to consider what the other components are in the offer. Here is a list of things that you can negotiate: There I said it – everything is negotiable. Ok, maybe not everything (how much the company contributes to the […]

Internships and Apprenticeships give students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and dig a little deeper into their field of study. The internship experience will also set you apart from fellow students when looking for jobs after graduation. We coach students who walk away from an internship even more excited about their chosen field or […]

The definition of an internship is the position of a student or trainee who works in an organization, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification. What if you already have a job? Do you still need an internship? Maybe…maybe not. There is a lot of debate about […]

Should I hire an intern for my small business? We get this question a lot, even if you aren’t a large corporation with multiple divisions and locations, you should still consider internships. Having an intern can help you with a busy season of business, offer you a chance to pass along knowledge of your field, […]

We (my Skills Lab founder and I) are finishing a year-long mentorship program designed for women-owned entrepreneurs.  We were already advocates of mentor relationships, and this program reinforced the value of being both a mentor and a mentee.  The program has been a great experience.   I’m a true believer in the ‘you get out […]