Trends & Insights
You may have spent Two people can have the exact same job title and have completely different careers. I've seen this throughout the EHS profession. Two people may both have EHS Manager on their resume. One might support a smaller operation with a few hundred employees.
You may have spent 10, 15, or even 20 years building your career in Environmental, Health, and Safety. You've managed programs. You've responded to serious incidents. You've worked with plant managers and executives. You've coached supervisors. You've dealt with OSHA. You've helped employees go home safely.
If you're reading this after submitting resume after resume and hearing nothing back, I want you to know something. You're not alone. One of the hardest parts of a job search isn't updating your resume or preparing for interviews. It's questioning your own value after receiving rejection after rejection.
If a recruiter looked at your resume today, would your certifications immediately stand out? Many safety professionals have excellent qualifications but don't showcase them effectively. We've put together a list of five certifications that employers frequently look for and explain why they matter on an EHS resume.
Searching for a job can be a hassle if you are unemployed. Looking for that first job, or just job-hopping from one place to another can really take a toll on you if you are unprepared to handle the job market. More now, in 2022, looking for the right job takes strategy, timing, and a little dose of confidence.
As we continue to combat this global pandemic, more and more employees are working remotely, which means that many interviews will transition from in-person to online. This helps many companies complete first-round interviews quickly, save on transportation costs, and keep their workplace healthy. But how to you win the job?
Life after graduation is a story I know all too well. One of the many things that many new graduates miss is presentation or professional image. I know when I used to prepare for job interviews, many career articles would state that you have to go into the interview scheduled to "sell yourself". But what does this really mean? What does it mean to have something to sell? Does that mean that you dilute your values and goals, and exaggerate your abilities and interests, all in hopes of getting the job?