Job search advice
How to Best Handle a Resume Gap
Whether it was to support loved ones, provide childcare, recover from health issues or as part of a furlough or layoff, the past few years have caused a vast number of people to temporarily leave their careers. For job seekers who fear a resume gap will make their search trickier, here are some tips for…
Read More5 Ways to Make Your Own Luck in the Job Search
We could all use a bit of good luck this spring. Every once in a while, circumstances align and new opportunities present themselves seemingly out of thin air. But, often, a string of what seems like good luck is actually the result of hard work. This can be especially true when it comes to our…
Read MoreWhy To Choose a Career in Staffing
By: Rebecca (Pesavento) Fries Associate Director, Recruitment Pronouns: She/Her/Hers If you’re about to graduate or are thinking about making a career switch, a trusted friend or advisor may say, “You know, you should really consider working for a staffing agency.” While that comment may be intriguing, it may not be clear to…
Read MoreSix Ways Finding a Job and Finding a Mate are (Almost) Exactly the Same
I have long compared finding a job to finding a mate. It is a bit cliché, but never has it been truer than now. Here are six ways finding a job and a mate are similar: 1. Creating the Perfect Profile What is the first step to finding a job? Putting yourself out there…
Read MoreHow to Manage the Anxiety of Starting a New Job
Starting a new job is a big transition and with it can come a lot of anxiety. If you are considering a role change, or about to begin a new opportunity, what can you do to manage your stress and make a positive impression on your new employer? Here are a few things to consider.…
Read MoreWhy It’s Important Not to Put Your Job Search on Hold During the Holidays
Most people think that undergoing a job search during the holidays will be a waste of time. “Companies aren’t hiring and managers are hunkered down, busy with year-end activities or on vacation.” Don’t buy into it! The holidays can present a perfect opportunity to interview – and land a job. Here’s why it’s important not…
Read MoreHow to Decline a Job Offer – Advice to Do it Right
No matter the job market, or your personal circumstances, as a job seeker, you have the power to decline an offer. It may be a matter of culture, commute, the company or a better opportunity elsewhere – not every role is right for every person. However, how you conduct yourself when declining a job offer…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Has Affected The “Battle for Talent | State of the Industry 2021
Qualified candidates are being approached by recruiters multiple times a day. In order to attract talent, “you really need to differentiate yourself, or be a specialist within a market,” says Spencer Cricks. Our goal at Planet Pharma is to create an organization that strengthens the employer-employee dynamic by connecting clients with talent. This results in…
Read MoreHow to Address Being Fired During the Interview Process
Whether it came as a surprise or was expected, being fired can be unnerving, upsetting and a blow to your confidence. It can also be intimidating to think about how you’ll address the issue during your job search. Know this – it’s okay to have been fired at one point in your career, the key…
Read MoreDidn’t Get the Job? Here’s How to Use Job Rejection to Your Advantage
We’ve all been there. You get home from a killer interview—you clicked well with the hiring manager, answered all their questions, even got a tour of the office—and you know you nailed it. But a week goes by and you get a call only to find out you didn’t get the job. Or even worse,…
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