Creative Insights

This is an extremely exciting time in your life because you are about to embark on your first job search and make your debut into the world of work. Your first job can simultaneously be the simplest, yet most challenging job you may ever attain. On one hand, most people’s first jobs are entry-level and require little to no experience. Therefore, you won’t have to worry about explaining previous roles and proving your expertise throughout the application process. On the other

Most job seekers worry about not having enough experience or education to achieve the role of their dreams. However, some are plagued by the opposite problem: overqualification. Being overqualified is not the blessing you may think it is. Some employers may even be more likely to reject a candidate due to overqualification than underqualification. But why? Some common concerns employers have regarding overqualified candidates include not being able to pay them what they expec

Candidate A has a 2-year gap in her resume because she took time off to care for her children. Candidate B has the same time gap, but they were laid off and haven’t been able to find work since. Both candidates, though their reasons widely differ, are dealing with the same issue: gaps in employment that may hold them back during their job search. However, it is not the gaps in your resume that matter, but how you explain them. First, let’s start with best practices for creati

Interviewing can be hard, especially when a question arises that you don't know how to answer. There are a few particularly nerve-wracking questions that stump even the most experienced interviewees due to their generality and tricky nature. Nevertheless, even the hardest questions can be conquered if you know the right formula. 1. Tell me a bit about yourself. This question, though seemingly easy, can leave interviewees drawing a blank, usually because they don’t know where

Did you know that over 60% of jobs are found through means other than online applications? One of the most effective ways of obtaining the job you want, especially if the employer is not actively hiring, is to make a personal connection through a method known as cold calling. Cold calling refers to contacting someone unsolicited or “out of the blue” in an attempt to sell something or gather information. Utilize the cold call example narrative below and the following tips to m

We live in a world where working is seen as a young man’s game. According to a 2020 study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, workers over the age of 40 are only about half as likely to get a job offer as younger workers if employers are aware of their age. This idea that the older an individual gets, the less useful they become as a worker is unfounded, and arises from a concept called ageism, meaning to discriminate against someone based on age. Luckily,

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, a common question employers and clients have is “how does having a disability affect employability?” According to research, having a disability appears to increase an individual’s employability. Hiring people with disabilities can act as a competitive advantage for your business based on the following reasons: More Inclusive Work Culture Hiring individuals with disabilities will increase the depth and diversity of your company, which