How to Keep Your Spirits Up During Your Job Search

April 10, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
If you’re having a difficult time finding a job, and it seems like it’s taking forever, you’re not alone. Many job seekers find job hunting frustrating and draining. Submitting dozens of applications, trying to connect with potential employers and going through the interview process with no offers in sight can sometimes leave you feeling ready to give up. There are, however, a variety of ways to keep yourself pumped up no matter what your job search is throwing your way.

2020-05-12T20:28:16-07:00April 10, 2019|Hiring, Job Fairs, Job Seekers, Networking|Comments Off on How to Keep Your Spirits Up During Your Job Search
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Job Fairs Offer a Unique Opportunity to Connect with Employers

April 10, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make an in-person connection with employers you might not otherwise have access to, consider attending job fairs as part of your job search strategy. Job (or career) fairs allow you to learn more about companies, talk one-on-one with company representatives and make an important first impression that might help you get your foot in the door with your next employer.

2020-05-12T20:31:00-07:00April 10, 2019|Employers, Hiring, Interviewing, Job Fairs, Job Seekers, Networking, Resume|Comments Off on Job Fairs Offer a Unique Opportunity to Connect with Employers
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Networking for Job Referrals is Your Best Job Search Strategy

February 14, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
You have probably heard that networking is an important element of a job search, but a recent study has demonstrated just how effective networking can be in landing a job. Lever, a recruitment marketing firm, conducted a one-year source-of-hire efficiency study, with the following results: Companies in the study hired one of every 16 candidates referred to them, a 6.5% chance of being hired. Companies hired one of every 152 candidates who applied through their applicant tracking systems, a 0.66% chance of being hired.

2020-05-12T20:47:29-07:00February 14, 2019|Employers, Hiring, Interviewing, Networking|Comments Off on Networking for Job Referrals is Your Best Job Search Strategy
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Leveraging LinkedIn Could Open the Door to Your Next Job

February 14, 2019 | Tri-Valley Career Center
If you aren’t using LinkedIn as part of your job search and career development strategy, now is the time to begin. With nearly 600 million members and 30 million companies in over 200 countries (as of the first quarter of 2018), LinkedIn is the leading social network for hiring by a very wide margin.

2020-05-12T20:50:38-07:00February 14, 2019|Employers, Hiring, Job Seekers, LinkedIn, Networking|Comments Off on Leveraging LinkedIn Could Open the Door to Your Next Job
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Turn Your Next Interview from a Q&A Session into a Conversation

December 14, 2018 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Many job seekers go into interviews expecting to be cross-examined. They prepare for an interrogation, practice their answers to the usual interview questions, and have their talking points ready to dazzle the interviewer at just the right time. But many job seekers fail to recognize that often the best interviews don’t feel as much like interviews as they do absorbing conversations.

2020-05-12T21:11:12-07:00December 14, 2018|Interviewing, Job Seekers, Networking|Comments Off on Turn Your Next Interview from a Q&A Session into a Conversation
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What Candidates Expect in Today’s Hiring Process

November 15, 2018 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Employers no longer have the upper-hand when selecting candidates. According to job search expert Hannah Morgan, the tables have turned, and candidates now have more power in the hiring process. In order to determine what candidates expect from companies before, during and after the recruiting process, CareerBuilder and SilkRoad teamed up to survey 1,114 full-time employees and 1,138 employers about the recruitment process.

2020-05-12T21:55:13-07:00November 15, 2018|Employers, Hiring, Interviewing, Networking, Recruiting|Comments Off on What Candidates Expect in Today’s Hiring Process
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Network Your Way to Your Next Job during the Holiday Season

October 17, 2018 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Many job experts believe that the holidays can be one of the best times of the year to find a job, and many companies want to start the New Year with the right talent already on board. Contrary to what you may think, experts believe that the holidays can be one of the best times of the year to find a job!

2020-05-12T21:43:14-07:00October 17, 2018|Hiring, Interviewing, Job Fairs, Job Seekers, Networking|Comments Off on Network Your Way to Your Next Job during the Holiday Season
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11 Tips for Recruiting Better Candidates

September 15, 2018 | Tri-Valley Career Center
There are many elements that contribute to business success, but no factor is more important than the quality of your employees. Recruiting and hiring the best candidates is a critical element in the successful implementation of your organization’s vision and goals. While there is no approach that guarantees foolproof success with every hire, there are ways to significantly reduce your risks of choosing the wrong candidate while ensuring you’re attracting the best applicants for your positions.

2020-05-12T21:55:32-07:00September 15, 2018|Employers, Hiring, Interviewing, Networking, Recruiting|Comments Off on 11 Tips for Recruiting Better Candidates
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