By Ignite Career Center
Have you looked for a new (or better) job lately? If it has been a while, you might feel lost and frustrated. An internet search on “how to find a job” returns pages of articles offering conflicting advice.
You may be scratching your head over such new terms as “self-branding” and “applicant tracking system (ATS)” or feeling anxious by statistics like:
- It takes 6-7 seconds for an HR person to review and reject a resume.
- 80% of job openings are not advertised.
- Job search candidates over 40 can face a longer average job search time than younger applicants.
- The average time to find a new job is 5 months.
- 48% of job seekers say they were “ghosted” by an employer after being interviewed.
It’s enough to make you wish a fairy job-mother would float down on a bubble and, with a touch of her wand, bring you a job.
While such a magical being doesn’t exist, the Ignite Career Center at Jewish Community Services (JCS) has the next best thing: experienced Career Coaches who guide job seekers — in person, by phone, or online — at all stages of their careers, and it is completely confidential.
Coaches can prepare you to answer tough interview questions, help you craft a stand-out resume, build a professional LinkedIn profile that widens your appeal, and more. JCS coaches can connect you to hundreds of Baltimore employers for networking and job leads.
The results? 89% of clients placed in jobs stayed employed for at least 90 days, thanks to the support of nearly 250 local and national employer partners. Now that’s magical!
To schedule your complimentary consultation, click here. Wand not included.
Whether you are new to the job market or a seasoned professional, the Ignite Career Center, a program of Jewish Community Services, can help you go further and get there faster. Highly experienced Career Coaches provide individuals of all backgrounds and abilities with the customized services and tools they need to stand out from the competition. To learn more, visit ignitecareercenter.com or call 410-466-9200.
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