Category: Job Seekers

The workforce is changing fast, and the demand for adaptable, tech-aware, communication-strong professionals is only growing. Here are the four skill areas rising to the top: 1. AI Literacy Is Becoming EssentialThe most competitive employees will know how to: This is the new baseline skill for nearly every industry. 2. Communication Is the New Competitive…

The new hiring landscape is about potential, performance, and practical ability. This shift is creating wider opportunities for a larger variety of workers while giving employers faster access to people who can contribute right away. Why Skills-Based Hiring Is on the Rise Practical Ways to Evaluate Skills How Staffing Firms Are Adapting Staffing firms play…

Core soft skills that win interviews Hard skills that stand out across roles How to showcase these skills fast Mini upskilling plan (free or low-cost) Ready to match your skills to the right opportunity? Create a free profile with Exact Staff and get fast consideration for roles that fit your strengths. Apply now on MyExactJobs.com.

A great follow-up confirms fit, clarifies value, and keeps you top-of-mind—without creating pressure. Here’s how to do it right. Do send a same-day thank-you (within 24 hours).Keep it brief. Reaffirm the role, one strength relevant to their needs, and a quick next-step note. Do personalize with specifics.Reference a topic from the conversation (a challenge, KPI,…

Work doesn’t always need grand gestures or major perks to feel fulfilling. Sometimes, it’s the small, simple things that turn an ordinary workday into something special. At Exact Staff, we believe joy can be found in the little moments that brighten our routines and help us stay connected to the work we do. Here’s a…

Make eye contact. Have you ever heard that advice before? It usually tops the list of things to do when interviewing for a new job or meeting a new client. Most people do not want to conduct business with someone who cannot make eye contact with them. If you’re going to build your career and…

Life will, at some point, will become difficult for you. You must develop resilience when the road becomes challenging. It is crucial to find authentic ways to build strength and manage your emotions and behavior in ways that will set you up for success. Consider the following when life gets hard for you. Accept Reality…

Do you feel deserving of success, or do you have trouble accepting the success that comes your way? If you think you are unworthy of your success and feel like a fraud, then you are experiencing imposter syndrome. This syndrome is a feeling of phoniness in people, making them feel like they are not smart,…

The foundation of our workweek is how we spend our time. Unfortunately, we focus little on how we design and spend our time. We work without a clear plan, letting the constant barrage of notifications distract us. As we participate in meetings, we have no clear strategy or purpose. However, you can design your week…

Few skills can offer you more opportunities than the ability to speak well in public. It leaves a powerful and positive impression on people. You might have a big presentation, or perhaps you want to be able to speak well. No matter the reason, here are ways to communicate well in public. Know Your Audience…