Are you trying to reenter the working world after a hiatus, or are you an older individual who wants to change careers? There are a few tricks that you can utilize when developing your resume to show employers that you have what it takes to work for them.

In any case do not take your decision to hire friends and family lightly, but be prepared as the manager to part ways if you are unable to advance the endeavor positively and at a pace allowing you to meet your fiscal and organizational goals.

The days of having just your close friends and family members be a part of your everyday social life circle has come and gone. Employers are now using all the social media outlets as a way to recruit new employees, and advertise that their hiring and even have virtual career fairs.

As the days before the virtual career fair sponsored by APUS grow fewer, it is important to start preparing yourself in advance. Steve Ressler, of fedsmith.com, shares six tips for getting your mindset focused on a virtual career fair.

If you’ve ever been asked odd questions pertaining to your personal life or religious affiliation don’t worry, you’re not alone. You really need to be assertive when you’re being interviewed or going through the process, know what your rights are and where the lines are drawn.

A common mistake for new graduates is that their specialized degree will give them plenty of interviews and interest. Be smart about how you represent yourself when you apply; be confident, not arrogant.

Resume writing can be considered a science. There are so many ways to fill out the content, and if you don’t do it in the right way your resume may never get seen by a hiring manager.

Having trouble focusing today? Don’t blame it on chocolate, flowers, and love gushing cards. Instead, try putting distractions on the back burner and make work your #1.