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• Why Cover Letters Are Important & How To Write One | Job\Searcher

  Most people completely waste their cover letter real estate. Your cover letter is another opportunity to speak directly about how your background and capabilities align with the opportunity you seek. It also allows you to introduce your personality a bit more than a resume does. So, why are cover letters important? Because you can stand out, big time, with a custom cover letter directed to the right person.

• Why is it so Hard to Get a Job After College

  For many, it was easy finding a job while in college. But after job hunting for weeks, you may wonder why it is so hard to get a job after college. After all, you’ve put a lot of time and effort into getting your degree. But don’t get discouraged. The University of Washington found that 53% of graduates are either unemployed or working a job that doesn’t require a degree. Other studies also show that landing your first job can take between 3 and 6 months. So, getting your first job takes time.

• Recruiting in a Tight Market

  As a recruiter or employer, you know how much the economy affects your recruitment and retention efforts. You aren't just in competition with companies in your industry, but you are also fighting against inflation, recession, unemployment rates, and so much more.

• How to Build a Candidate Persona

  A candidate persona is a semi-fictional representation of your ideal candidate. Building a candidate persona is one of the best methods employers use to ensure their sourcing, recruiting, and hiring processes are focused. Knowing exactly what you're looking for streamlines everything and helps increase hiring confidence. So here's how to create a candidate persona and how to use it.

• How to Get Into The Trades: Step-by-Step Guide

  Getting a trade job can be a great career move if you like variety and prefer to learn on the job instead of in an academic setting. A trade job can offer security and be a lucrative career path as the demand for skilled trade workers continues to grow.

• How do Good Interviewers Prepare for Interviews?

  Just like candidates take the time to research you and your company, you should take the time to prepare for the interview. Preparing for the interview doesn't just reflect well on your employer brand and create a better candidate experience. Preparation also helps prevent bad hiring decisions. Bad hiring decisions are usually a result of poor execution during the hiring process. However, going into an interview fully prepared and ready to evaluate candidates will help avoid bad hires. So, here are 6 interview preparation tips for employers.