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5 Things to Do in Your Next Interview
Most of these tips should be no-brainers, but too often we hear stories from hiring managers about how unprepared some candidates can be when taking part in the interview process. At Beacon Technologies, we make sure our candidates are prepped and ready to go before the interview they have for each client, but here are five easy things everyone should be doing for their next interview if they aren’t already. Do Your Homework Research the company or organization you are […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your Performance Review
A new year is here, and this can mean a lot of things, like finally committing to that early morning workout routine on your new year resolution list. In other cases, this is a time when *scary music plays* performance reviews start! Some of you find it nerve-racking and others find it as no big deal. For those that are new to it and don’t know how to prepare, we got you. Here is everything you will need to have […]
Read MoreDo Not Believe These Hiring Myths
Hiring myths can make or break you because it can be confusing to distinguish which ones are true and which are not. Here are just a few hiring myths that we discuss with candidates, and it’s about time we address them. They Aren’t Going to Check Your References They most definitely will! Employers want to know who they are about to take in before committing to any job placement for someone. A background check on a person’s work habits and […]
Read MoreSteps to Having a Successful Career Path
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou What does success mean to you? It can take a lot of time and dedication to discover what you are destined to do, the answer to this doesn’t always just fall into your lap. Here are a few steps to take, so you can jumpstart a successful career path now: What Are You Good At? When it comes to skills and capabilities, what […]
Read MoreCommon Resume Mistakes
Creating your job resume can be a difficult process. Everyone has their own preferences on what should be added and what should be removed, and it can leave you confused, but we are here to clear the air. Here are some common resume mistakes you want to make sure to avoid. No Headshot? No Problem Avoid having your photo on your resume. Depending on the employer, most view it as unprofessional and/or unnecessary. It might also cause some unwanted discrimination […]
Read MoreQuestions to Ask at the End of an Interview
“Do you have any questions or comments for us?” This is what we normally hear right after an interview. Some of us are so nervous we just want it to be over with it and end up responding with, “no, actually! None. Thank you!” But how helpful is that? Having questions prepared before the interview begins to show that you really are invested in landing the job. Instead of answering with a “no” next time, here are the top questions […]
Read MoreJob Hunting? Do These Steps First
If you are job hunting, stop everything right now. We get it. The impatience is real because you want to find every great opportunity you can before someone else snatches it and the posting closes. Before you do that, you want to make sure employers see the most professional version of yourself before even meeting you. Here are some important boxes you need to check off before hitting that “submit application” button. Update Your Resume In some cases, it might […]
Read MoreCareer Tips You Need to Hear
No matter how many years of experience you have in your career, advice is always helpful. You could be missing out on some life changing tips others live by or found answers to that you could have never thought of. Here are the most helpful career tips we have come across. Don’t Settle If you are unhappy with your current career, it is never too late to change. Never settle where you are at professionally and go find something better! […]
Read MoreWhere to Network
We are all told how important networking is but are sometimes guilty of overlooking how effective it can be for landing our next job. It is all around us and it could be your neighbor, a family friend, your dog walker—anyone, but what are the best places to network? Although we could go on and on because the options are endless, here are the mains areas we recommend that will help you greatly. College/University Alumni Events Connecting with strangers can […]
Read More5 Quick Tips for Improving Your LinkedIn Profile
When it comes to finding talent, LinkedIn is unquestionably the first place that recruiters and headhunters go to when they are on the search. Most professionals also find that LinkedIn is a good place to stay connected with colleagues and expand their network with people that share their interests. One issue that people run into though, is the amount of time and effort they put into creating their profile. Many people don’t enjoy putting together a resume or speaking about […]
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