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jobsearcher.com/blogHow to Write a Recommendation Letter for a StudentWhen a student applies for their first job or for their next academic degree, they don’t have much experience to showcase their skills and personal qualities. Hiring managers and admissions officers, therefore, often look at recommendation letters as a way to go beyond the student’s GPA and learn more about the student’s skills and personal qualities.

jobsearcher.com/blogHow To Answer “Why Do You Want to Be a Supervisor” in an InterviewAnyone who has worked in a supervisor role knows how challenging yet rewarding it is. But chances are if you're trying to become a supervisor, you'll be forced to answer:

jobsearcher.com/blogWhat is Career Cushioning?Is your organization prepared for “career cushioning”?

jobsearcher.com/blogInternship Cover Letter Tips with ExamplesUntil now, college has been about learning, absorbing, and experiencing. It’s not until you become eligible for an internship that things start getting real—real-world experiences using real-life scenarios. Applying for internships takes time, and there’s no college course on “how to apply for jobs.” (We’d sign up immediately if there was, though!) But here's a spoiler alert: most internships require a cover letter. And while this may seem like a burden, it’s actually a blessing.

jobsearcher.com/blog5 Practical Ways to Remove Bias from your Hiring ProcessMany employers think their hiring process is perfect. However, research shows that the hiring processes are generally impartial and unfair, especially if you are part of certain demographics. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, or even people in lower socioeconomic status are more likely to be subject to implicit bias. As diversity and employer branding become major aspects of business, it is important that employers take the lead to identify and remove bias from the hiring process. So, here are 5 practical ways to get you started.

jobsearcher.com/blogTips for a Good Character Reference Letter with ExamplesHiring managers love a resume laden with relevant skills and qualifications. Hard skills specific to the role, like SEO strategy or Java programming languages, are easy to qualify using achievements or facts and figures. But how exactly can they verify personality traits, work ethic, relationship management skills, or curious nature during an interview when they barely know you?

jobsearcher.com/blogHow to Dress on the First Day of Work (Men & Women)You did it! Out of hundreds of applicants and dozens of people interviewed, you’re the one who got a new job. Congrats! Now comes the question of how to dress on the first day of work.