If you’ve been searching for new employment in the manufacturing industry, you’ve likely come across the term “light industrial.” The word crops up in job descriptions, job titles, and qualifications, but it may leave you scratching your head wondering: What exactly is light industrial work? How is it different from the traditional manufacturing, production, or … Continue reading What Is Light Industrial Work and Is It Right for You?
Congratulations! You’ve landed a job offer with an industry-leading company. You’ve gone through the grueling interview process and landed on the other side. Suffice it to say, you’re really excited about this career opportunity. But now comes the hard part: salary negotiations. Salaries can be scary to negotiate. In fact, only 31% of job seekers … Continue reading How to Negotiate Your Salary and Benefits: 5 Tips That Will Get the Job Done
The job interview is one of the most anticipated and anxiety-inducing parts of the job search. It’s where the first impression is made and skills are evaluated, helping hiring managers narrow down their pool of candidates. In fact, 33% of hiring managers know whether or not they’re going to hire someone within the first 90 … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Do After a Job Interview to Impress Employers
If you’re looking for a job opportunity that will allow you to flex your communication, listening, or sales muscles, a call center may be the perfect place. Call center job opportunities are growing for professionals at all skill levels. In fact, 215 call centers were opened or expanded in the United States alone in 2017. … Continue reading The Many Responsibilities of Call Center Representatives, Supervisors, & Managers
Many companies leverage seasonal workers to help business run smoothly during peak business times. But while seasonal jobs are temporary by definition, that doesn’t mean they can’t turn into full-time employment. In fact, seasonal jobs present a great long-term opportunity for job seekers. Whether you’re looking for a short-term gig that provides supplemental income or … Continue reading How to Take Your Job From Seasonal to Full-Time: 5 Helpful Tips
It won’t be long until the holidays are upon us — and with it comes an influx of seasonal jobs, ripe for the picking. Whether you’re a college student, stay at home parent, retiree, or just want to supplement your full-time work with another paycheck, seasonal jobs offer a great, flexible way to earn an … Continue reading The Best Seasonal Jobs in Three Major Industries and How to Find Them
The world is your oyster. As a job seeker looking to start your career, opportunity is around every corner and you have a wealth of options in front of you. But which opportunity will lead to the most success? How can you make sure you’re starting your career off on the right note? If you’re … Continue reading The Best Entry-Level Jobs: How to Get Into Your Dream Industry
There’s a natural desire for career growth among most people. After spending significant time in a single role, they want to expand their horizons, grow their knowledge, and reach new heights. And for those in the mortgage section, the opportunity couldn’t be more ripe for working toward that next career step. With loan originations reaching … Continue reading How to Grow Your Career in the Mortgage Business: 5 Helpful Tips
When you’re in the market for a new admin assistant position, it’s easy to focus on your resume and the job interview. Those are easily two very important factors when it comes to impressing your (hopefully) future employer. However, there is another opportunity for you to stand out to employers that you may be overlooking: … Continue reading How to Write an Admin Assistant Cover Letter That Leaves Employers Speechless
Since the recession, mortgages are finally starting to rebound in the market. But after so many years of decline in approved mortgages, this leaves lending institutions short staffed. This is good news for mortgage professionals as it means you’re a hot commodity for lenders. However, it could also mean more competition as the mortgage industry … Continue reading From Loan Processor to Underwriter: These Are the Skills Modern Mortgage Professionals Need
If you’re in the market for a new job as an administrative assistant, you need to highlight several strengths in your job interview if you want a shot at the job offer. In such a multifaceted role that can require anything from bookkeeping to social media management and everything in between, administrative assistants wear a … Continue reading 9 Common Administrative Assistant Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Loan originations are reaching a new high in the post-recession era, according to Magnify Money. With more loans and mortgages being approved, lending institutions need more quality mortgage job seekers like yourself to join their team and keep up with demand from homeowners. But before you can snag an attractive job offer at a top … Continue reading From Loan Officer to Credit Investigator: 19 Common Mortgage Job Interview Questions & How to Answer Them
According to Microsoft’s 2017 State of Global Customer Service Report, 74% of customers contact customer service via the phone, making call centers the most used customer service channel. If companies want to leave customers with an exceptional customer service experience, they need to have talented agents staffing those call centers. But great agents are hard … Continue reading How to Write a Stand-Out Call Center Resume
Getting laid off, fired, or plainly leaving a job is a difficult thing to handle. In fact, a recent study found that the lingering mental effects from being laid off or fired can take longer to recover from than a breakup. As is the case after a breakup, many people find themselves taking some time … Continue reading 7 Tips for Explaining Gaps in Employment on Your Resume to Prospective Employers
Minnesota’s Medical Alley is the No. 1 medical technology cluster for innovation in the world. Home to medical technology companies like Medtronic, Mayo Clinic, and Starkey Hearing, there are many reasons to be a proud employee at one of 750 medical innovators. This booming medical technology industry in Minnesota has fueled billions of dollars in … Continue reading Minnesota’s Medical Alley: 8 Companies Growing Local Job Opportunities
Minnesota is a critical hub for the medical device industry, home to groundbreaking companies and world famous hospitals where even His Holiness the Dalai Lama has sought treatment. Appropriately named, Medical Alley, these Minnesota-based companies and their many medical innovations have even led to a special exhibit at the Smithsonian institute. But what does all … Continue reading What Minnesota’s Booming Medical Tech Industry Means for Job Seekers
Administrative assistants, secretaries, and receptionists have a reputation of simply needing to answer the phone and greet office guests. In reality, they are the foundation of businesses, enabling each team member to get the job done. Responsible for organizing schedules, communicating on behalf of executives, maintaining contact lists, and more, they serve as a critical … Continue reading 8 Must-Have Skills to Become a Stand-Out Administrative Assistant
There’s no denying that being a call center agent is an important job. As the customer’s first point of contact for questions and problems, call center agents have the daunting task of being the voice of the company. And while receiving positive customer feedback and serving customers will make your day, there are sides to … Continue reading 6 Common Questions Job Seekers Have About Working in a Call Center
When you have a problem with a product or service, who do you call? (Hint: It’s not Ghostbusters.) More often than not, it’s the company’s customer service call center. These inbound call centers are crucial to the customer service process—and call center agents are on the frontlines. After all, you’re the first person customers turn … Continue reading 7 Important Skills Every Inbound Call Center Agent Should Have
When it comes to hunting for a new position, job seekers are acutely aware of how time consuming the process it. As a result, many turn to local job fairs to get in front of many companies and their representatives at once, rather than digitally submitting dozens of resumes and hoping for a phone call.
