If you’re reading this article, then chances are you’re looking for a new job and want to whip your resume into shape. But lots of questions can arise as you begin to do that. After all, most of us aren’t career coaches or resume experts. Job hunters frequently ask one common question: how far back should a resume go? As in, should you list all of your work history – even if it stretches on for years – or should you be more selective?

How Far Back Should a Resume Go, Exactly?

Don't list every job you've ever had on your resume! Instead, be selective and include only relevant experience and skills. Keep it concise and tailored to the role you're applying for and employers will come knocking! Follow the rule of thumb: 10-15 years or 3-5 jobs.

As a hiring manager tasked with making major decisions, it's easy to target a college degree as a way of saying yes, this candidate is qualified. I mean, how many times have we seen candidates without degrees try to squeeze their way into positions that they aren't qualified for. In fact, many hiring managers (maybe like yourself) believe that college degrees make candidates more job-ready. However,  the current job market has shifted so much recently that it begs the question

Do Your Candidates Really Need a College Degree?

Many young adults are choosing to pursue alternative education methods to prepare for the workforce. Companies should open up to the possibility of hiring candidates without a college degree and rather focus on their experience, skills and reliability. College degrees are no longer an indicator of qualification and should not be used as such.

The goal of an interview is to evaluate candidates based on their skills, personality, and knowledge. You want to choose the BEST candidate from your candidate pool, so the interview is something you can't mess up. As you begin planning your interview process, one of the major decisions you'll face is whether the interview should be a structured vs unstructured interview. So let's take a dive into the differences and sort out which circumstances warrant which interview process. 

Structured vs Unstructured Interviews

Find the perfect job for you! Stand out in interviews with tips on structured and unstructured interview processes. Learn how to evaluate candidates, reduce bias and create a baseline to compare candidates. Jobseekers can explore the latest industry news, hone IT skills and get certified. Start your job search today!

Imagine you’re in an elevator with the CEO of your dream company and you get to talking. The conversation is going well and you start to imagine yourself working for their company when the CEO turns around and asks you “tell me a bit about yourself.” Would this catch you off guard or would you be able to give a clear and succinct description of who you are?&nbsp;&nbsp;

How to Describe Your Personality with Examples

Knowing how to describe your personality in a professional setting is key to getting a job. Brainstorm your top qualities and use real-life examples to showcase them. Research the company's culture to show how your personality fits in. Showcase your personality in a clear, confident, and authentic way during the interview.

4 Ways to Make Your Job Posting More Inclusive

Attract diverse job seekers by creating a job description tailored to them. Pay attention to the language used, as it can make or break a job search. Keep sentences short, simple and gender-neutral. Focus on must-have skills and provide examples of technical abilities. Follow these tips to maximize your job postings.

As hiring is becoming more analytical and data-driven, companies have found ways to incorporate technology to help hire and recruit more efficiently. ATS, also known as an applicant tracking system, has become one of the most widely adopted technological recruiting tools to date. In fact, according to data from Capterra:

To ATS or not to ATS

Recruiting and hiring is becoming increasingly tech-driven. An ATS (applicant tracking system) helps recruiters track candidates throughout the recruitment and hiring process. ATSs can expand your reach, help source qualified candidates, manage communication, and facilitate collaborative hiring. Get ahead of your competition with an ATS and improve candidate experience.

Remote work used to be a thing of the future. However, with social, economic, and cultural events taking place across the country, it has now evolved into something that both job searchers AND companies are benefiting from. Remote work is multifaceted and can come in handy in a variety of situations. So, to help your small business take advantage of all of remote work's benefits, here is a short guide on how to hire remote workers. 

How to Hire Remote Workers

Remote work is now a viable option for both job seekers and employers. Hiring the right remote worker depends on your goals, budget, and team. Start your search with free job boards, paid job boards, referrals, social media, and networking events. Get the best remote workers with a combination of communication, tech, and troubleshooting evaluations.

No matter how happy we are with our jobs, there are days when we feel overwhelmed and want to call out of work. No, don't feel guilty. It's expected because we're humans, and we can't control the uncertainties of life. But the problem lies in how to call out of work without seeming uncommitted to work, especially if you seldom get work-free days.&nbsp;

How to Call Out of Work

Don't feel bad about needing a day off, read this blog post for tips on how to call out of work without raising suspicions. Learn when it's valid, how to communicate with your boss, and how to avoid getting fired. Make sure to follow company policies and be in sync with activities while away.

Depending on where you are in your career, you might have first-hand experience with seasonal employment. Seasonal employment can be a great way to expand your skill set and earn extra cash while helping businesses meet seasonal increases in demand.

What is Seasonal Employment?

Seasonal employment offers financial and career benefits. Learn how to find, apply and make the most of seasonal employment - from retail, hospitality to construction and manufacturing! Get tips on how to maximize your income and skill set, while avoiding legal issues.

When the job board you subscribe to finally posts your dream job, you may feel like the stars have aligned. But part of securing a position that matches your career plan is ensuring you address all the application basics. You know, the resume, the cover letter, the portfolio. It seems like you've got this in the bag — until you realize they want a letter of recommendation, too!&nbsp;

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

Secure your dream job with a well-crafted letter of recommendation. Get tips and two templates to ask the right people confidently. Letters of recommendation help you stand out and connect with hiring managers in a more personalized way. Send one for a memorable first impression!

confederateridgeanimalhospital.com POSITION DESCRIPTION: VETERINARY ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY: As a veterinary assistant, you will be an essential part of the clinic team and help improve the lives of thousands of animals, and people, each year.. Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to: Lia McCarthy at lia@crahospital.com. Assist with patient surgical preparation including surgery field clipping and sterile preparation.. Report to Clinic Manager.. VETERINARY ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS: Obtained High School Diploma or Equivalent.

veterinary assistant

Confederate Ridge Animal Hospital 1050 Kind Street Fredericksburg, VA. 22401 540.373.6100 www.confederateridgeanimalhospital.com &nbsp; POSITION DESCRIPTION: VETERINARY ASSISTANT &nbsp; JOB SUMMARY: As a veterinary assistant, you will be an essential part of the clinic team and help improve the lives of thousands of animals, and people, each year. CRAH is seeking an enthusiastic, positive, organized, compassionate, hardworking animal lover to add to the team.&nbsp; Competitive pay depends on experience.&nbsp; &nbsp; *** Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to: Lia McCarthy at lia@crahospital.com *** &nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist Veterinarians with surgical, medical and dentistry procedures. Treats people and animals with respect; contributes to effective teamwork. Using top-notch customer service. Restrain animals for anesthetic induction and surgical preparation. Assist with patient surgical preparation including surgery field clipping and sterile preparation. Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients. Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments. Maintaining a clean hospital- including kennels, exam rooms, treatment rooms, isolation, surgery, laboratory and bathrooms, etc.&nbsp; Communicate in an effective and professional manner with clients and staff, both orally and in writing. Medical record keeping and maintenance of records. Administer medications. Assist with diagnostics. Follow written and verbally communicated instructions. Assist with client check-in and checkout. Assist with inventory. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must embrace the CRAH mission and adhere to CRAH policies. Report to Clinic Manager. Perform other duties as assigned. &nbsp; VETERINARY ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS: Obtained High School Diploma or Equivalent. At least 18 years or older. 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred but not required. Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and the community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability. Ability to shift gears, recover from setbacks and overcome obstacles. Proven organizational, time management, and planning skills required. Must be able to work weekends. Self-starter, initiating activities within the framework developed with minimal supervision. Must be reliable and dependable. Patience and tact when working with difficult, emotional, or angry people. Ability to adapt and a willingness to learn. Ability to work independently and as a team.

Veterinary Assistant

LIA is seeking an experienced and dedicated Operations Manager to delegate, coordinate, manage, and oversea organizational processes and operations within the company.. Monitor and comply with federal, state, local regulations to successfully communicate any changes to leadership and LIA employees (e.g. Unemployment). Conduct, Identify and communicate cost savings initiatives to improve LIA's internal processes, procedures, and policies.. Advising managers on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances, and the like; ensuring employees and managers comply with company's policies by utilizing the company's HR platform.. Meet with the CEO every week and bi-monthly to discuss tasks, strategic planning, and/or any other action plans.

operations manager

Description
LIA is seeking an experienced and dedicated Operations Manager to delegate, coordinate, manage, and oversea organizational processes and operations within the company. This role shall ensure the operation of the company runs smoothly, and provide the support needed for executive leadership. The specific duties include formulating strategy and new ideas, improving performance, procuring material, and resources, and securing compliance. The Operations Manager should be ready to mentor, lead, and supervise. In addition, the Operations Manager must be able to implement policy and procedures, find ways to improve productivity (to include contract-related projects as well) and efficiency while managing quality standards. In addition, this position must be able to implement best practices across all levels.
Responsibilities:
Monitor and comply with federal, state, local regulations to successfully communicate any changes to leadership and LIA employees (e.g. Unemployment)
Conduct orientation and on-boarding process.
Enforce and reinforce company's policies, rules, and procedures.
Review and approve payroll in a timely manner.
Create, write, and/or develop organizational charts, transition plans, recruiting/staffing plans in accordance with PWS/SOW.
Conduct, Identify and communicate cost savings initiatives to improve LIA's internal processes, procedures, and policies.
Review invoices for accuracy (period of performance) and proper money management (e.g., duplication, proper invoice #, payment terms etc..) prior to submitting to executive leadership for approval.
Analyze the performance of support functions with internal team members to determine improvement for different departments/contracts such as IT department, human resource, etc.
Execute operational efficiency to generate an advantage over competitors.
Establish a streamlined process to track and measure staff performance to improve the organization's performance (establishing specific measurements that track individual personnel performance and provide feedback that focuses on issues and success factors).
Maximizes staff utilization by effectively and immediately assessing staffing shortfalls and adjusting accordingly.
Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning and auditing.
Work side-by side with stakeholders and executive leaders to determine values, mission and plan for short- and long-term goals.
Identify systems to boost company effectiveness. (Keeping up to date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance).
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing personal networks.
Assist with promoting the company's culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
Monitor and submit monthly and weekly reports such as the company's hiring ratio regarding veterans, retention ratio, etc.
Advising managers on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances, and the like; ensuring employees and managers comply with company's policies by utilizing the company's HR platform.
Recruit, interview hire, train, and oversee the professional development of all HQ staff.
Any other duties assigned
Meet with the CEO every week and bi-monthly to discuss tasks, strategic planning, and/or any other action plans.
Must be able to help the company remain COMPLIANT, EFFICIENT, AND PROFITABLE.
Qualifications
Minimum of bachelor's degree in business management, human resources, administration, or any field equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years of operations, administration, office, and/or management experience.
Excellent Interpersonal skills to communicate with executive members, stakeholders, and employees.
Strong strategic thinker.
Understands financial and budgeting processes and principles.
Strong personal and professional judgment.
Adaptability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities.
MUST be proactive, efficient and effective.
Organizational skills and the flexibility to jump from priority to priority.
Comfortable with legal and regulatory processes to ensure company compliance.
Strong Problem-solver.
Four years of HR experience is strongly preferred.
Must have experience with enforcing and reinforcing policies and procedures.
A valid current Driver's License #INDLIA

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