Category: Career

January 9, 2024 Off

Beyond the Job Board: Supercharge Your Hiring with Job Ads

By The Admiral Staff

To attract more qualified candidates, companies can create and post job advertisements on platforms like ZipRecruiter, which syndicates postings to over 100 job sites. Effective job ads should include a clear, searchable job title, a detailed description of the role, required skills, company culture, benefits, and ideally, a salary range. Boosting features, like ZipRecruiter’s TrafficBoost, can further increase visibility by elevating listings in search results and job-alert emails.

November 12, 2023 Off

Indeed vs. CareerBuilder: Which Job Board Wins?

By The Admiral Staff

This article compares CareerBuilder and Indeed, two popular job boards for employers. While Indeed boasts significantly higher traffic (600 million monthly users vs. CareerBuilder’s 8.5 million) and a larger resume database (200 million vs. 80 million), CareerBuilder offers more tailored recruitment solutions and add-ons like outsourced screening. Indeed provides free job postings (paid per click) and robust screening tools, but can attract a larger volume of less qualified candidates. Ultimately,

November 10, 2023 Off

From Seasonal to Permanent: How to Land a Full-Time Job

By The Admiral Staff

Major employers like Target, FedEx, and UPS hire hundreds of thousands of seasonal workers during the holidays, but many of these positions end after the season. However, it’s possible to turn a seasonal job into a permanent one. Companies like UPS actively seek to retain high-performing seasonal employees, with nearly a third of their US workforce starting in seasonal roles. To succeed, treat the job like an extended interview, demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment, and directly communicate your desire for a permanent position

September 10, 2023 Off

The Mobile Mechanic Revolution: New Careers in Auto Repair and Remote Support

By The Admiral Staff

YourMechanic, an auto repair startup, offers unique job opportunities for those in the automotive service industry. Technicians can work as contractors performing mobile car service in over 700 cities, while remote positions are available for auto parts specialists and customer service representatives. The company handles administrative tasks, allowing employees to focus on their expertise, and provides competitive pay and benefits including work-from-home options.

September 1, 2023 Off

High-Demand, High-Paying: The Career Moves You Need to Know

By The Admiral Staff

According to a Glassdoor report, several high-paying and in-demand careers may surprise job seekers. While doctors and lawyers remain highly compensated, roles like pharmacist (average $114,715) and physician’s assistant (over $110,000) also offer significant earning potential, with numerous job openings. The report highlights three key fields: Big Data (Analytics and Data Science roles), Big Pharma (Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers), and Big Business (Product