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How to Choose the Best Job Applications Tracker
Choosing what works for you Using a job application tracker can save you hours of effort and dramatically increase your chances of landing interviews. But with so many options—from browser extensions to spreadsheets—which one is best for you? While we’re proud of what we’ve built at Jobalope and naturally have some bias, we’ve done our…
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The 5 Biggest Time-wasting Mistakes When Starting a Job Search
When job seekers begin their search, they often make mistakes that cost them valuable time and opportunities. Reflecting on the process, many wish they had focused on these five key areas from the start: 1. Not Applying for Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Figuring Out Health Insurance Continuity Why it matters: One of the first steps…
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Dear Recruiters: Stop Overlooking Humanities Majors
Humanities Majors Are Prepared For The Modern Workplace How studying English prepared me for the modern workplace Over the course of six months I applied for over 400 jobs. To some that might sound like a lot, but I know a decent number of people who have applied to over a thousand jobs in the…
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Considering a Career Change? Here’s How to Translate Your Experience and Skills on Your Resume
If you’re considering a career change, it doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch. You can translate the skills you’ve learned in your previous roles to show that you have the skills you need to make the transition.
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4 Easy Ways Make Your Resume Ageism-Proof
Worried that Ageism is keeping you from landing interviews? Youre not alone. Research by the Society for HR Management (SHRM) highlights the widespread issue of age discrimination impacting 30% of the U.S. workforce. Here are 5 easy-to-make changes to your resume to level the playing field.
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Make it Easy to Help You; How to Ask for a Job Referral on LinkedIn the Right Way
In the fast-paced, competitive job market of today, building and effectively utilizing your professional network is key to securing a rewarding role. LinkedIn has emerged as a potent tool in this networking endeavor, and one of the most potent strategies it offers is the ability to ask for a job referral. However, reaching out for…
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How To Interview Better: Prep for both “Qualified” and “Likable”
Improving your interview skills involves a balanced approach that targets multiple aspects of your performance. We’ve attempted to list the strategies that could potentially yield quicker and more significant returns on investment for job seekers in their job search. Here are 7 ideas to improve your interviewing and move forward more often. 1. Don’t Underestimate…
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The Fastest Growing Jobs Right Now: Customer Service
New data from LinkedIn about posts for new jobs shows that job openings in the customer service field continue to rise in the job market. LinkedIn data reveals a growing demand for customer service representatives (CSRs) and other frontline roles in 2023. Hiring trends in Q1 2023 reveal a huge increase in demand for customer…
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Is Your Resume Good At Its Job?
Your resume has one job: get you to the next step in the recruiting process.No one writes resumes for fun. When we sit down to do the work, we want to know we’re doing it right, and that result will be a high-performing resume that avoids mistakes and makes you stand out and shine. Follow…
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