How to Succeed in the Knowledge Economy

The Reserves Network

Our economy is constantly changing, making room for new skills and industries that support improvements in technology and infrastructure. The knowledge economy, in specific, is known for the use of knowledge to generate products and services. To thrive in this economy, there are a variety of skills you’ll need to learn and polish. Here are… Read More »

6 Ways a Staffing Agency Can Help You Land a Job Interview

  The job seeking process can be exhausting, frustrating, and anxiety-ridden. With the assistance of a staffing agency, you can more quickly schedule interviews related to your skill set and land an impressive job that meets your expectations. Here are six reasons why a staffing agency is better equipped to help you land a quality… Read More »

5 Essential Skills For Promotion

  Tara Jaye Frank, the author of Say Yes: A Woman’s Guide to Advancing Her Professional Purpose, once said, “People don’t get promoted for doing their jobs really well. They get promoted by demonstrating their potential to do more.” Landing a coveted promotion doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, you’ll put weeks, months, or years of effort… Read More »

How to Get the Job with a Great First Impression

  First impressions matter, and you don’t get a do-over. In fact, 33% of employers decide within 90 seconds of interviewing an applicant whether they will hire them, and a whopping 55% of first impressions center on how a person dresses, acts, and walks in to the room. Here are some quick tips on how… Read More »

4 Reasons to Consider a Second Shift Job

  If you’ve taken a new interest in nursing, industrial work, or hospitality, you may find yourself confused with the schedule. Most positions in these industries are split into three shifts – first, second, and third. First shift employees arrive early in the morning and stay until early afternoon. Second shift employees arrive early in… Read More »

Why You Should Never Lie on Your Resume

  Lying on your resume, while enticing, is a terrible idea. Doctoring your work history, claiming to have skills you don’t, and general deceitfulness about how long you stayed with employers can result in immediate dismissal if you are hired. “Even if you believe you provided a harmless ‘white lie,’ dishonesty on your resume or… Read More »

Second Interviews: How to Follow Your Own Recipe for Success

  Congratulations, you’ve made the cut! Your resume was polished, professional and caught the hiring manager’s eye.  You ironed your shirt, arrived early and nailed your interview.  They were so dazzled by the first impression you made that they’ve called you back for a second interview. Now is your chance to seal the deal, and… Read More »

The Ultimate 5-Minute Resume Grammar Guide

  A resume is more than a piece of paper that summarizes your experience – a great one will demonstrate why you are the best candidate for the position that you are applying to. “Employers, staffing agencies, and recruiters typically spend less than six seconds reviewing candidates’ resumes,” said Brandon Thimke, director of communications at… Read More »

Follow These 5 Tips to Customize Your Resume for the Job

  Your resume is the single most important document in your job search arsenal. Naturally, you want it to grab a hiring manager’s attention and show him/her that you’re the perfect person for the job. According to Janet Incerto, director of recruiting at Summit Technical, an affiliate of The Reserves Network, “Resume customization has grown… Read More »

Why Storytelling Matters in Your Interview

  Here’s the thing about job interviews: while it’s obviously important to have the skills and experience to be considered for the job, you also want to succeed at building rapport with the interviewer. One of the best ways to do that is by weaving a story that will help the hiring manager connect the… Read More »