The holidays are a great time to reconnect with old friends and visit loved ones, and if you’re job hunting or looking to advance your career, the many parties during the season also provide an ideal stage for networking…
Job Search Strategy
Conventional wisdom has it that the holiday season is a bad time to look for a job. But conventional wisdom is wrong. In fact, there are definite advantages to sustaining — and even ramping up — a full-time job search during the holidays.
November 13, 2019 Read more
Since most are only forced to undertake a job search every few years, few people can count themselves as experts when it comes to conducting a job search.
October 30, 2019 Read more
Job hunters who spend countless hours applying for jobs through online ads can quickly fall into a state of despair. They receive little to no response from the companies, yet continue to fill out endless applications. The cycle goes on and on and on…
October 17, 2019 Read more
There is no question ageism exists.
Millions of highly skilled, competent people who are over 50, 60, even over 70, would love to get out there and put their experience and know-how to work, but can’t.
October 15, 2019 Read more
In today’s job market, it’s very common for people to be on the job hunt for months at a time.
When this happens, it’s easy to feel your morale slip. At GetFive, we know how important perseverance and a positive attitude are to a successful job hunt. To help get you through this difficult period, here are nine tips to help you stay motivated.
October 8, 2019 Read more
Say you apply for a job and you’re ecstatic because you meet every single required qualification. You go through three rounds of interviews and are feeling pretty good about things. Then you get the rejection letter: “Thank you for your time, but we’ve selected another candidate who we felt was a better fit.”
October 7, 2019 Read more
Searching for a job while you’re employed isn’t easy. At minimum, you need to spend 15 hours a week to get any momentum going. You must figure out how to do this during your evenings and weekends…
October 1, 2019 Read more
The weather is getting cooler and the leaves are starting to turn, but what does that have to do with your job search strategy? It turns out, pumpkin spice season also happens to be a popular time for hiring. So if you’re on the hunt for a job this fall, polish up your resume and follow these tips to find success...
September 30, 2019 Read more
At GetFive we help people find land their dream job and begin a successful, rewarding career every day. In the process, we’ve seen a lot of myths around the job search process that are hurtful to your job hunt.
September 19, 2019 Read more
You’ve revised your resume, mastered your Two-Minute Pitch and gotten a firm grasp on your Fifteen-year Vision. To get the job of your dreams, however, there’s a powerful yet commonly overlooked step that will strengthen your search: mentoring.
September 9, 2019 Read more
If you have technical skills, you’re probably in high demand. Technology is one of the hottest career segments today, and those with the education, drive, and skill are primed for a successful job hunt….
September 3, 2019 Read more
Whether you’re employed or unemployed, looking for full or part-time employment, in the hunt for consulting or freelance work, or even if you’re not interested in changing jobs right now, taking a systematic approach to your job search is one of the most effective ways to grow your network and prepare for unexpected changes.
August 28, 2019 Read more
Feel like your job search is lacking momentum? It’s probably because you don’t have a target. A job target involves selecting a geographic area, industry or organization size and a position within that industry. Once you select your target, your job search becomes a campaign. Concentrate your energy on your targeted areas to increase your…
August 12, 2019 Read more
A recent study at Dominican University found that those who are most successful in achieving their goals follow three steps: writing down their goals, sharing their goals with another person, and keeping that person updated on their progress.
July 18, 2019 Read more
To get in shape, it can help your efforts to hire a personal trainer. When you’re a home buyer, you hire a real estate professional to find your dream home. When your child wants to get into the best colleges, you send him or her to a tutor to prepare for the SATs or ACTs. You work with…
July 11, 2019 Read more
Job hunters and applicant tracking systems are like vinegar and oil. The two can feel like they’re almost impossible to mix together.
However, with a bit of vigorous shaking, that vinegar and oil can become a nice salad dressing. To shake up a stalled job search, it’s time to stop believing an ATS is your enemy and start understanding how they work so you can use them to your advantage. Getting the facts is a great place to start.
July 3, 2019 Read more
For John McNally, pursuing his dream job only happened after experiencing a career setback. He didn’t let any mountains stop him, though, and his pathway to success led him to a new opportunity in Italy. “I had reached a dead end in my search and thought that I was without resources,” he says. “I found…
June 27, 2019 Read more
ATS refers to applicant tracking system and is the technology that most human resource departments use to manage the hiring process. While it can be time-saving and cost effective for companies, it can be the bane of existence for job seekers. It also beats hearing “I’ll keep your resume on file.“ Consider this: You have the perfect…
June 25, 2019 Read more
Working in the military provides many unique experiences that enhance your skill set, but it’s often specific to the branch of military where you work. When it’s time to transition into the civilian world, it might seem impossible to translate these experiences to catch the eye of a hiring manager. With a little effort you can…
June 12, 2019 Read more