Interview Tips to Set You Up For Success

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You’ve been invited to interview for a great new job, and you couldn’t be more excited. Of course, you’re also nervous, because you really want to be the candidate who gets the job offer. Thankfully, there are plenty of steps you can take in advance to make a great impression on the interviewer. Doing a… Read more »

How to Connect With Anyone — Especially Hiring Managers

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Who you know can definitely help you get hired. However, you don’t currently know any hiring managers with available positions that interest you. This means it’s time to expand your network. Meeting the right people probably won’t be as hard as you think. Thanks to social networking sites, they’re often only a click or two… Read more »

How to Reduce Burnout During Your Job Hunt

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Searching for a new career opportunity can feel like a full-time job in itself. Identifying positions you’re interested in, writing personalized cover letters and resumes, and going on interviews is exhausting. Consequently, you’re eager to find the right fit as soon as possible, but these things take time. On the surface, dedicating every spare minute… Read more »

Use These Job Search Tips to Impress Recruiters in 2019

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It’s not quite January, but you’ve already made a life-changing New Year’s resolution. In 2019, you’re finally going to get the job you deserve — and that’s exciting. Now is the time to prepare your search, so you can hit the ground running when companies start posting new openings at the beginning of the year…. Read more »

Should You Go to an Interview for a Job You’re Not Interested In?

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When you’re actively pursuing new career opportunities, it’s always exciting to score a job interview — until you realize you don’t actually want the job. Now you’re faced with the dilemma of whether to go on the interview anyway or politely decline it. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to handle this situation. Sometimes it’s a good… Read more »

4 Times You Should Reach out to Your Career Mentor for Advice

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Navigating your career is hard work, but you don’t have to go it alone. You have a fantastic career mentor, so take advantage of this valuable resource at your fingertips. Sure, this person is very busy and important, but they agreed to be your mentor. There’s no need to reach out with questions you can… Read more »

Why Your Cover Letter Might be the Reason You Didn’t Get the Job

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It’s often viewed as a formality, but your cover letter is actually really important. You only get to submit a few documents to convince the hiring manager you’re the best person for the job, so giving it anything but your all just doesn’t make sense. Sometimes submitting a cover letter is optional, sometimes it’s required,… Read more »

2018 Job Searching Trends

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Big changes are in store for you in 2018, because you’re planning to find a new job. Taking this step is simultaneously exciting and terrifying, so it helps to know what you’re walking into. Some 2018 job search trends aren’t exactly new, but they’ll remain prominent in the year ahead. Others have been on the… Read more »

Moving to the Michiana Area? Here’s How to Find a Great Job

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Welcome to Michiana! Whether you’re returning home after spending a few years away or accompanying your spouse who just got a job in the area, we’re happy to have you. At Wood Staffing, we can’t imagine living anywhere beside Michiana — and we’re sure you’ll soon share this sentiment. Getting acclimated to a new area… Read more »

Feeling Stuck in Your Career? 6 Resolutions to Make for 2017!

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Stuck in a career rut? While a career rut is usually easy to spot, it can be sometimes hard to fix. But fear not. To help you navigate your way out of one, consider making these six career resolutions for 2017: Take Stock. Before you can chart a course toward success, you need to have… Read more »