Congratulations on being part of the 20 percent of job applicants invited to a job interview! This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills, experience, and enthusiasm for the position and to learn more about the company and role to make an informed decision if you receive a job offer. Some questions will form naturally during the conversation with the interviewer(s), but it’s best to prepare a list beforehand. Questions about the company 47 percent of candidates do not receive a job offer because they didn’t spend time researching the company and showed up to the interview without ..read more

In today’s job market, using artificial intelligence (AI) in the hiring process has become increasingly common. As a job seeker, it can feel like AI is taking control and leaving you with limited influence over the outcome. However, there are ways to navigate the AI-powered recruiting landscape and enhance your chances of success. By leveraging AI tools and platforms strategically, you can showcase your skills, personality, and suitability for a role. Your resume When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Several tools available to job seekers utilize AI to prepare and format resumes best suited for A ..read more

Stephanie Amos is a Senior Recruitment Specialist at Acara Solutions. With over seven years of experience in the talent acquisition industry, Stephanie works with employers and job candidates to make knowledgeable hiring decisions and ensure both parties align in their values and goals. In this blog, she helps job seekers understand why they might consider new career opportunities, how to enhance their resumes, and more. What are some reasons people are looking for new jobs? Job hopping—when a person only works at one place for a year or two and then decides to move on—has become much more c ..read more

Recruitment fraud is a crime that involves the creation of fictitious job opportunities using trusted brands to perpetrate scams, preying on unsuspecting victims seeking employment. These scams often occur through various online channels—such as fraudulent websites, LinkedIn profiles, text messages, emails, and online instant messaging interviews—claiming to represent a company. These deceptive messages aim to trick victims into divulging personal and sensitive financial information. How common is recruitment fraud? Recruitment scams can be very sophisticated and convincing, as indicated by th ..read more

Congratulations on your recent graduation! You are entering the job market during a time of economic uncertainty. In addition, student loan interest resumes in September, and payments are due starting in October, making finding a stable source of income a high priority for the class of 2023. Hiring has shifted from industries that highly recruited from college campuses in recent years—like tech, finance, and logistics—to construction, education, health care, and retail. The good news is that businesses plan to hire 4 percent more 2023 graduates than they did from the class of 2022, and the exp ..read more

Located on the Atlantic coast, Boca Raton, Florida, is 21 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, 27 miles south of West Palm Beach, and 50 miles north of Miami. With five miles of beaches, famous golf courses, 45+ parks, and winter temperatures in the 70s and 80s, the city is ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts vacationing or looking for a second home. However, Boca is not just for fun. The Boca Raton Tribune recently reported that “the city is shedding its old reputation (as a retirement community) and becoming a hub for young professionals.” What attracts employers and employees to the regio ..read more

Are you looking for a new job? It can be a tough, rough, and stressful experience. Fortunately, we’ve got a few LinkedIn tips to help you get noticed by the right people at the right time. Remember, LinkedIn is the best and easiest way for recruiters to see what you’ve got, so please—don’t blow it off. In fact, eight people are hired through LinkedIn every minute. Here’s what to do. Let recruiters know you’re available. Did you know that LinkedIn has a special feature to let recruiters know you’re open to work? This is a great way to promote yourself on LinkedIn. First, you want to let recru ..read more

Known for its cultural diversity, rich history, high quality of life, and sunny and mild climate, San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, the third largest in the state, and the tenth most populous city in the U.S. Located in Santa Clara County—approximately 50 miles from San Francisco—San Jose is tucked between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Bay Area. Highly skilled workers from all over the nation and the world are drawn to San Jose, including aspiring entrepreneurs who want to take advantage of the city’s forward-thinking culture and the opportunities presented by the high-te ..read more

Since the pandemic and the resulting increase in remote workplace options, the utilization of virtual interviews has skyrocketed. An Indeed survey found that 82 percent of organizations use virtual interviews and 93 percent plan to continue. Here are some helpful tips to remember when you’re participating in an online video interview with a potential employer. Before the interview Test your technology: Are you using Skype? Microsoft Teams? Google Hangouts? Zoom?! There are many options to work with. Find out which one your interviewer prefers, and then use that technology to perform a test run ..read more

Job hopping is the act of changing jobs frequently within a relatively short time period. In the past, employers may have viewed job hopping negatively as it could be seen as a lack of commitment or stability. However, in today’s job market, frequent job transitions are becoming more common as employees seek new experiences, opportunities for growth, and better work-life balance. In fact, 61 percent of workers are considering leaving their jobs this year. Let’s look at the positives and negatives of frequently changing jobs. Advantages of job hopping Recession fears won’t stop workers from tak ..read more