Employment Services Blog
The latest in job search strategies, resume tips, and more! Written by Starling staff.
- New year…. New Salary?
To start this new year off, the general minimum wage is increasing to $15/hour from $14.35/hour . This is exciting as we begin moving closer to a better living wage and many who are earning minimum wage will be benefitting from this increase. However, if your goal this year is to further increase your income, consider these options.
Read More - Following up on Applications
As employers shifted to virtual operations through the pandemic, their preference has been for people to apply for jobs online. However, this has diminished the personal touch that can go along with following up on applications.
Read More - Will Indeed Find Me a Job?
Indeed is one of the most popular online job boards. It has a strong reputation of being a “go to” resource for job seekers to find work, so naturally employers have followed.
Read More - How To Know When a Job is a Good Fit
Searching for a job, applying, interviewing, and then finally landing an offer can be an exciting time, but how can you tell if the job is going to be a good fit for you?
Read More - What Employers Need Right Now – Part 1
During the pandemic, many companies adopted a remote work model. While some businesses are now returning to on-site work, many are choosing a hybrid model, combining work from home with in-office days. The last year and a half has shown that skills required before the pandemic are not necessarily those that are in the forefront now. Technical skills and soft/human skills are critical in today’s labour market.
Read More - Getting Noticed by a Hiring Manager
Sometimes it can feel like quite a feat just to get a hiring manager to notice your application. A hiring manager often needs to sort through a huge volume of resumes and cover letters for any given job opening, and it can be easy to get overlooked. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to increase your chances of getting contacted for that job you really want!
Read More - I’ll Take ANY Job EXCEPT……
What job do you feel would be a good fit for you? This is a question that we in Employment Services often ask our clients. A common response we hear is “I will take any job.” This leads us to inquire what does “any job” look like to you?
Read More - Micro-Credentials – What are They and How Can They Help Me?
A Micro-Credential is a short, concentrated course or certificate that is focused on a particular skill or competency.
Read More - Researching your Career Path
You may have done a career assessment to help unpack the types of fields you’d like to explore, but there’s still more work ahead to develop a strong plan that will get you moving forward.
Read More - Social Media Brand: What’s your Job Search Label
Web based tools like Google have given employers easily access to a range of results that may help them connect your name to different social media profiles. Therefore, it’s important to look at the security tools or privacy settings on your account to be mindful on what type of image you’re projecting to a prospective employer.
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