The term purple squirrel is often used by employment agencies to best describe a job candidate with precisely the right education, experience, and qualifications that perfectly fits a job’s requirements. Oftentimes, it is difficult if not impossible to find this candidate. However, is it realistic to spend time finding a perfect candidate? Or perhaps hiring the most… Read more »
Category: unemployment
Resume Writing Tips
Having a great resume is the first step to landing that ideal job. Resume writing can be the most stressful part of the job search. But it is also the most effective way to share your experience and qualificatons. The purpose of your resume is to create enough interest that the employer will want to… Read more »
Out Of Work Longer Than Six Months? (How To Address It)
Out of work for longer than six months can be a problem for professionals. The findings of the latest unemployment report makes it difficult for job seekers to explain why they are still unemployed. With the unemployment rate at 4.6% job seekers are now faced with a shrinking job market. Being unemployed for longer than… Read more »