We all know it can be difficult looking for the next step in your career. Online job portals are basically black holes or a sick type of resume purgatory. Communication from companies either stops or is non-existent. Maybe you can’t seem to find the position that matches up with your career goals and passions. These…
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You have accepted a new job and all that’s left to do is tell your boss you’re leaving. It should be pretty straightforward, but have you thought about the counteroffer? Most people assume they won’t receive one, but as the market continues to heat up counteroffers are becoming much more common. We have recently…
Almost everyone we speak with identifies themselves as “career focused”, but many people don’t really know what the ideal next step is in their career or what skills they need to acquire to get there. I would argue that these people are more “job focused”. Career Focused Clear on long Term vision of where they…
It’s finally here! Our team at Peak Demand has been busy rounding up the hottest tips on the interview process from those who know the hiring process inside and out. Recruiters have the unique ability to manage and view both sides of the interview process, which is why we decided to sneak you some of…
It has become more and more common for workers to change jobs these days. The Bureau of Labor statistics said that, on average, young baby boomers have had about 11 jobs in their working careers. Millennials have been predicted to have 15-20 jobs in their working lives. An article on Forbes mentioned that 91 percent…
While it would be nice, there’s no magic phrase to use during an interview to land the job. There are a few things that you can say that will almost certainly make sure you don’t move forward in the process. Even if you have the perfect background and a spotless resume, a few landmines can…
In an initial interview the interviewer has just one intention: to decide whether or not to invest more time and move forward into the next step in the process. They will examine your work history, educational background, strengths and accomplishments to determine the value you will bring to the organization. He or she is also…
A first impression can have a great impact on your interview. Whether you are on time, prepared and even what you wear all play a part in your first impression. Some research suggests that even the color you wear may convey a specific message. Here is a list of the best and worst colors to…
The Solar job market has continually progressed at a rate approximately 10 times faster than the overall economy (according to the SEIA solar jobs census report). http://www.seia.org/solar-jobs We are in a candidate driven market, meaning it’s a good time to be exploring other career options. Check out this infographic to see where we are seeing…
We get a lot of questions about behavioral based interview questions. Behavioral based interviewing has been around for years since behavioral based questions have been found to be significantly more predictive of how someone will perform vs traditional questioning. Basically, an interviewer will ask you to describe how you overcame obstacles or achieved results in…