Why Your Age Might Be A Factor In Your Job Search
Ageism is real. Here’s what you can do to decrease the bias and increase your chance of being hired.
Crafting Your Brand
Guide to Virtual Job Interviewing
While many “rules” for virtual job interviews are similar to those done face-to-face, there are important differences to keep in mind as you prepare.
Career Tip: Leverage Your Networks
Quick tips for advancing your job search by updating and leveraging your professional network
Why You Need A Career Coach To Help You Boost Your Confidence
Working with a Career Coach will help you build the self-worth you need to continue your job search.
Spring Into New Work
While the world of work is in transition, how can you stay competitive in your career as the job market opens? Ignite shares some advice.
I’m Doing All The Things I’m Supposed To Do So Why Have I Not Been Hired?
You apply to hundreds of jobs online, send thank you emails after interviews, update your LinkedIn profile, attend virtual coffee meetings and career fairs, and network with recruiters … just to name a few efforts. After a while it is hard to keep up your energy level and optimism because you are not getting the …
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Do Employers Care About Your Age during the Age of Coronavirus?
Age has surfaced as a recurring theme in recent career coaching sessions. As the pandemic changes the way we job hunt, it’s only natural to wonder whether how old we are will affect our ability to secure work. Ranging from “I’m too young and inexperienced” to “I’m too old and not tech-savvy enough,” this fairly …
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Learn New Skills to Boost Your Appeal to Employers
For job seekers, especially now during COVID-19, learning new skills or building upon your existing skills can be a great way to show potential employers that you’re motivated and engaged. I tell many of my job seeking clients to spend part of each day learning new skills. The things you learn could become a great conversation starter when you’re networking and the classes you …
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Unique Times May Need A Unique Approach
By: Michael Fine I find myself consistently providing the same advice to Ignite Career Center clients currently experiencing employment issues, particularly during the last several weeks. It’s advice on how to attack the head game. You know, the voice inside you that says, “This is hard. This is not fun. I simply can’t do this.” These are unique and different times in the job market, …
