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You finally received the confirmation email! That’s right; the interview time is set! All that’s left is to ace your interview! But, what will you wear? How will you answer that final question, “Do you have any questions for me”? No problem! Focus is here to help! We have 5 tips to help you… Read more »
It’s about that time again! That’s right. It’s time to give your resume a good old makeover! One of the best ways to stay ahead of the curve in the current job market is to update your resume consistently. In fact, Indeed.com recommends you update your resume twice a year with your most recent certifications,… Read more »
Is it time to have that awkward conversation with your manager? The one where you tell them it’s time for you to find a job opportunity? No worries! We have a guide on quitting your job properly, AND we also have a plethora of job opportunities. Are you sure? One of the worst things… Read more »
We’ve all learned: procrastination is a productivity killer. But finding motivation for complex or intimidating items on your to-do list can be trickier than getting cats to march in a parade. Use these tips to ditch procrastinating and start shining in your career. Procrastination inflicts stress A behemoth presentation is due in two weeks…. Read more »
You’ve been searching for the perfect job on the internet for hours. Finally, you found the one—this job has everything you want! As you read the job description, you find yourself comparing your skill set… Education requirements. Check! Required skills. Check! Job duties. Check! (They are your favorite workplace tasks.) But then, you… Read more »
Are you considering changing jobs or careers? If so, don’t forget about your LinkedIn profile when updating your resume. Did you know that there are over 55 million employers registered on LinkedIn? In fact, according to Kinsta.com, over 122 million people received an interview via LinkedIn. Harness the power of LinkedIn by using these five tips. 1…. Read more »
Is your resume ready for 2022? With the new year underway, it’s the perfect time to beef up the skills section of your resume. Whether you are actively searching for a job or thinking about your next career move, consistently updating your resume is a great way to keep track of your professional accomplishments. Look… Read more »
Remote work is quickly becoming the new standard. As a result, many companies transitioned their workforce to telecommuting. According to this recent Gallup poll, 45% of full-time employees work partly or fully remotely. Today, our tips will help you work more effectively as you’re sitting at your desk at home! Tip #1 – Set up your… Read more »
You’ve heard the best time to update your resume is when you don’t need to. In fact, many career experts advise that you update it every couple of months to make sure you don’t forget to include your most-recent achievements, professional development, or quantifiable metrics. If you wait until you really need your resume, chances… Read more »
Focus is honored to earn ClearlyRated’s 2021 Best of Staffing award for Client Satisfaction for the second year in a row. We’re grateful to help serve our clients and their business needs, and we intend to continue serving our clients in years to come. The ClearlyRated award is calculated by measuring client satisfaction with Net… Read more »