– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. There’s no denying that job hunting can be an exhausting process. It’s one of the… read more
Job Seekers
What to Do When You Have Little to No Job Experience
– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Landing your first job is difficult. You don’t have any prior experience on your resume,… read more
Office Feng Shui for Optimized Productivity
-by Geraldine Orentas from Happy Writers, Co. in partnership with Faxage online faxing services. Most offices don’t have a very welcoming space. With the rise of work from home, Feng-Shui and wellness-focused practices are increasing in popularity. Feng Shui is a Chinese practice where you focus on your energy, or chi, to improve overall… read more
Life After Breast Cancer: Reflections of a Two-Time Survivor
– by Heather Kaiser Heather Kaiser is a Certified Professional Resume Writer, living in the New York City metropolitan area. American Recruiters is proud to have her as part of our family. Heather has 24 years of experience writing for every skill level and industry. Her corporate experience also encompasses Human Resources and securities compliance… read more
General Managers Make a Median Base Salary of $90,129 including Bonuses, says Black Box Intelligence Report
General Managers Make a Median Base Salary of $90,129 Including Bonuses, says Black Box Intelligence Report The median hourly wage in limited-service restaurants was up 10% in the second quarter year-over-year, and up 6% among full-service line cooks, according to a Black Box Intelligence webinar. Hourly workers in limited-service restaurants made a median of $11… read more
Unexpected Skills Great Employees Have
– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. All companies want great employees. Without them, a business isn’t likely to achieve its productivity,… read more
Getting Hired in Careers That Care for People
– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. While many people search for jobs that will make them the most money, others… read more
How to Spot a Toxic Culture by Reading Between the Lines of a Job Ad
By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Company “Tight-knit workplace.” “Foster collaboration.” “Free meals, snacks, and drinks.” Job ads are meant to target the types of people companies want to attract, but they can also provide potential candidates with some clues to a company’s culture. By reading between the lines, you may be able to discern whether… read more
7 Things You Need to Stop Saying During Job Interviews, According to a Career Expert
By Stephanie Sengwe – PureWow On the list of “things we dread,” job interviews are right between scrubbing bathtub grout and going to the dentist. Whether we’re applying for our dream role or the job that’s going to pay the bills right now, it can be easy to psych ourselves out and fumble through the interview. What if we ask… read more
5 Mistakes Job Seekers Make With Phone Screen Interviews
By Monica Torres – Huffpost A phone screen is the first step of the interview process, at which point a recruiter or a human resources professional calls a job candidate to gauge their interest and weed out candidates who wouldn’t be a good fit. “They are trying to determine if you hold those minimum qualifications,… read more