Ever wonder where your résumé goes after you apply to a job online? To organize the volume of applications, companies typically rely on applicant tracking systems to help keep them organized. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are used to—often manually—scan résumés…
If the pandemic taught us one work-related thing, it’s this—working fully remote is a big transition. With more distractions and noises at home than before, you can have days where you complete everything on your to-do list and days where…
Are you looking to learn new skills or work with cutting edge technology? Maybe contracting is for you! Contracts are typically limited-duration (anywhere from a few weeks or months to a year or longer) with time spent working on a…
It is natural to need some external motivation from time to time, even at work. Whether it’s the end of the week or you’re just getting started, sometimes it’s tough to stay focused. These times are nothing like we have…
Originally published May 18, 2018, and revised May 21, 2020. Does the pandemic have you rethinking your career path or considering a change in jobs? You’re not alone. It’s common for people to reassess their current life in times of…
When you’re in a comfortable and inspiring environment, your creativity and productivity levels are at their highest. You might not think about it often (or maybe you do since COVID-19 has dramatically changed how and where we do our work),…
With quarantine measures in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon, the Portland community has stepped up to help one another. We’ve compiled a list of some of the resources available for residents of the Portland Metro…
With many cities enacting quarantine or shelter in place measures, in-person interviews aren’t possible. As a result, many employers are turning to virtual interviews to continue the hiring process. Though preparing for the actual interview is the same as an…
Originally published November 16, 2017 and revised March 20, 2020. Today’s workplaces are changing. More companies are making the shift to “modern” office spaces—which means open, collaborative workspaces, flexible work environments, etc.—to better accommodate the needs of their business and…
Originally published April 12, 2017 and revised March 16, 2020. After countless job application submissions, receiving a follow-up email from a potential employer is perhaps one of the most anticipated and exciting moments of a job seeker’s journey. (Aside from…