Job Seeker Resources
Need help finding a job? The BANKW Staffing team has compiled useful articles for our partner job seekers, filled with tips, advice, and best practices to help you streamline the search process and find the right perfect role for you.
Challenging Yourself at Work
Everyone wants work to be engaging and stimulating. One of the primary ways we derive meaning from our work lives is through complexity: being able...
Interviewing: The Soft Skills
Interviewing is both a skill and an art. While some people might have more of a natural talent, the best interviewers don’t get to be that way...
Lateral Career Moves
Conventional wisdom sells the idea that if you’re not moving up, then you’re stagnating. So you’re looking for something new, a job that’s ‘above’...
Who are your accidental mentors?
Throughout our lives we’re often reminded of the importance of mentors and how they can influence our success. When asked who our greatest mentors...
What Networking Tools Should YOU Be Utilizing to Take Your Career to the Next Level?
Networking is one of the most effective ways to advance in your career. Whether you’re looking for a promotion or a new employer, the more people...
The 5 People You Should Surround Yourself With When Looking for a New Job, And Who You Should Avoid
The job search process is unique to every person. For some, it’s an exciting period of time and they view it as the hunt for their next mountain to...
Three Tactics to Help Turn Your Cold Call into a Warm Lead
Cold calls done the traditional way are ineffective. Because decision-makers are busy and don’t spend much time at their desks, they may not be...
How to Say No at Work (By Saying Yes)
Saying “no” at work is hard. You know the reasons it’s important to say no, but you want to feel like a team player, or your boss asked you, or just...
Don’t you wish we still had spring break?
It’s a refrain I’ve heard more than once in the past few weeks. I live near a university and New England’s winter has been so bad that the very idea...
Prove Your Value: The Key to Landing the Commission Structure You Deserve
Securing the sales commission structure you want affects which company you work for. Traditional structures are made up of fixed base salary and...
The Zen Art of Job Searching
You’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like you. If you’re not an old-school Saturday Night Live fan, that line probably...
Writing a Great Cover Letter
Job-seekers spend a lot of time crafting their resumes, but may underestimate the importance of a good cover letter. Unlike resumes, which have...
The Key to Creating High-Value Relationships with Your LinkedIn Connections
More important than the number of LinkedIn connections you have is how deeply you’re connected to each. This is why having a bigger following...
Find That Pot o’ Gold! How to Ask for a Raise When You Believe You Deserve It
Asking your manager for a raise can be daunting. Negotiating on your behalf, no matter how much you deserve it, is stressful. The key is to focus on...
What to – and not to – do when asking for a Raise
There was a time when American workers were given automatic annual raises, but in our post-recession economy, that’s far less common. According to a...