The manufacturing industry is one of the most high-tech and undervalued industries in the current job market. Today, young people often don’t understand the potential for fulfillment, upward mobility, and income that they can achieve through manufacturing. In fact, many parents actively discourage the idea of their children growing up to work in manufacturing because […]
When you told your friends and family, “I think I want to be an accountant,” some of them likely shot you a now-familiar blank stare, eyes glazed over at the thought of spending the next few minutes discussing your particularly mundane prospective career. It turns out, they’re entirely wrong to assume what it is you’re qualified to do. […]
Increasingly more job seekers are turning to staffing companies to help them find both short-term and long-term job opportunities. Understanding how to work with a staffing company, however, is essential to maximizing your chances of successfully securing a position. Consider the following six tips for effectively communicating with your staffing company: Professionalism matters. Frequently, job-seekers […]
Writing a resume that impresses staffing agencies and hiring managers relies on incorporating essential elements in a way that does not bore them. You need to set yourself apart from other candidates vying for the same finance jobs. You have just a few seconds to appeal to a company. Make your first impression a […]
It’s possible to get a lot of conflicting advice when it comes to writing resumes that work. For example, Michael Feeley from Huffington Post says, “Your summary is the first thing a prospective employer sees. It’s the jewel that opens your resume. Take full advantage of it. Exploit the space.” He goes on to give […]
If you’re approaching the end of school, the first thing you may think of is getting a job. However, when you want to work in the finance industry and you only have a Bachelor’s Degree, you might be worried about your competition; the people who stayed in school to get their Master’s Degrees. While that […]
