Fatemah Mirza, Author at Careertuners

We Talked to Recruiters About Turning #GreatResignation Into #GreatRecruitment.

With the gradual return to pre-pandemic work life, hiring in 2022 is projected to continue rising. The Great Resignation has led to 430,000+ job openings and a tight pool of candidates to choose from. “Salaries and offers are at an all-time high and there is a high demand for talent. Job seekers should know that they have options!” - Bianca Rodas, VP of Marketing at McDermott & Bull, a premium retained search firm. …

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mistakes to avoid while negotiating a salary

10 Salary Negotiation Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Job

Salary Negotiation / By Fatemah Mirza

Avoid these common pitfalls while negotiating a salary to ensure you’re getting a fair salary that’s right for both you and your employer.

How to Ask for a Raise From Your Boss

Salary Negotiation / By Fatemah Mirza

Are you one of the 54% of professionals who has never asked for a raise? If so, you could be walking away from hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of your lifetime. When was the last time you checked to see if your pay is in line with what the market value is? If you …

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How to Create an Awesome Healthcare Manager Resume

Resume / By Fatemah Mirza

The healthcare industry had a major boom in 2020. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics puts it as one of the fastest-growing industries for the 2019 – 2029 period. Also, the job outlook for healthcare managers is projected to grow by 32% during the same time period. That means that there are numerous job opportunities …

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How to Write the Perfect Architect Resume

Resume / By Fatemah Mirza

In December 2019, it was reported that the employment market for architects will grow eight percent from 2018 to 2028, which is five percent higher than the average. An increase in “green jobs” for architects and new buildings such as universities and schools was also projected. However, companies who will continue their hiring activities despite …

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How to Explain Entrepreneurial Experience During an Interview

Interviews / By Fatemah Mirza

Discussing your entrepreneurial experience during an interview might seem like a difficult task. As an entrepreneur, you have so many diverse and desirable strengths. You know how to run a company, develop strategies and business plans that bring in money, and manage employees and contractors. By running your own business, you probably picked up about …

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Explaining Employment Gaps in Interviews Made Easy

Interviews, Staying Successful / By Fatemah Mirza

Gaps on a resume are a red flag. Explaining these employment gaps during interviews can be a daunting task, especially if they were not a result of a global phenomenon. Employers will be somewhat understanding if you lost your job during the Financial Crisis of 2008 or due to COVID-19. However, other times, the world …

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Here Are The Best Answers To Tough Interview Questions

Interviews / By Fatemah Mirza

Employers ask job seekers difficult interview questions because they want to: See how you react under pressure. See how you handle curveball questions. Understand your business philosophy. Test your critical thinking skills. Evaluate how well you work with others. Below you will find seven examples of tough interview questions that employers like to ask, what …

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How to Interview as a Career Changer

Interviews / By Fatemah Mirza

As a career changer, you can expect tough interview questions. Employers will be concerned about: Your level of commitment. Your lack of experience. The value you would bring. Your lack of industry knowledge. Why you are changing careers. In this article, I will be discussing different types of tough questions that you will be asked …

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Entrepreneurial Experience on Resume – How to List It?

Resume, Staying Successful / By Fatemah Mirza

Having entrepreneurial experience on your resume gives you skills that you could not have learned in a typical workplace. This new business is your brainchild. You are responsible not only for conceptualizing the idea but also for implementing it through careful research. Unfortunately, the transition from an entrepreneur to an employee is not always easy. …

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