Distinguishing yourself amongst the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of people competing for jobs takes a lot of work. That’s why readers look to EmploymentCrossing for information on how to stand out in the process.
In 2017, job seekers were drawn to stories about finding their dream career, landing an interview, and interviewing well. The following are the most read EmploymentCrossing stories of the year:
1. Why You Should Change Jobs Every 3 to 5 Years
Previous generations advocated getting a good job and staying loyal to your company until you retire. But writer Amanda Griffin argues that people should change their jobs every 3-5 years to strengthen their value in the job market.
Do you switch jobs every 3 to 5 years, or are you more of a long-term employee?
2. 8 Strong Questions You Should Ask during a Job Interview
Interviews can make or break whether or not you get a job, and one thing that almost always happens in an interview is the employer asking, “Do you have any questions?” When this is asked, you’ll need to think quickly on your feet. These eight questions will help you not only impress but also help you decide if the job is what you want.
What questions do you usually ask employers during a job interview?
3. How to Clean Up Your Social Media for Your Job Search
Even if a potential employer doesn’t say it, he or she is most likely creeping on your social media. So if this were to happen to you, what would they find? This third most popular article of the year provides detailed information on what to delete, what to keep, and what to add to impress your future boss.
Is your social media site clean of anything that might compromise your job search? If not, what did you delete from your social media?
4. The Importance of a Positive Mindset during Your Job Search
Facing rejection after rejection can bring anyone down. After all, we’re human! But to land that job, you’ll need to stay positive, and there are certain actions you can take to keep your mind strong as you search for work.
How do you get yourself positive and psyched up for a job interview?
5. The Best Cities for Job Seekers: What Cities Are Trending and How to Expand Your Search
While job seekers tend to stay near home or venture out to the coasts, there are some cities that offer great jobs and affordable housing that most people haven’t thought about living in. For anyone looking for a change, this list of trending cities may spark a desire to relocate.
Have you thought about relocating for a job opportunity? If so, where, and why did you consider relocation?
6. Find Your Calling: A Checklist
Human beings spend the majority of their life at work, so you may as well do something you like. But if you’re not sure of what your life’s calling is, this checklist will help guide you in the right direction.
What is your calling in life, and how well have you been able to fulfill that calling in your career?
7. The Resume and Cover Letter
When job seeking, sometimes we submit dozens of resumes and cover letters into the abyss, hoping to get a callback. While the documents may not be read at all, there’s also a chance you’re committing a few resume and cover letter no-no’s, which a recruiter details in this informative piece.
Have you sent out a resume and cover letter with errors in either? Has a recruiter pointed these errors out to you, and if so, how did that affect your job prospects?
8. Which Jobs Should You Apply To?
Everyone wants to move up in their career, but what jobs should you apply for? Or most importantly, what jobs do you have the best chance of getting? This popular article of 2017 says you should possess no less than 80% of the required skills listed to be considered for the position.
Have you applied for a job in which you had less than 80% of the required skills of that job? If so, what was the outcome?
9. The Most Effective Way to Prepare for a Job Interview
Once you get a job interview, you’ll want to prepare. But you also don’t want to sound rehearsed. This guide lists what you can do to be ready for the big day while still seeming natural.
How do you prepare for your job interviews?
10. 6 Steps You Can Take to Beat the Hiring Odds in 2018
To get a job, you’ll need to know what the hiring trends are. Writer David Dorion outlines what hiring managers, businesses, and firms are looking for in 2018 so that you can be the most effective in your search.
How diverse are your skills for today’s job market? In what fields do you believe you can apply your job skills?
See the following articles for more information.
- 5 Reasons Why Christmas Is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Job Seekers
- 5 Signs You Are in a Fake Job Interview
- 5 Steps to Making a Bold Career Move
- 10 Tips for Getting a Raise at Work
- How to Best Prep for Your Next Interview
Share Your Thoughts
- What made these ten articles the most read for 2017 on LawCrossing?
- Do you believe these articles can help you in your 2018 job search?
- Are you likely to utilize one or more of the ideas for your job search outlined in these ten articles?
What was your favorite article of 2017? Let us know in the comments below.
