Use these email etiquette tips to communicate your professionalism When searching for a new role or preparing for an interview, you’re probably familiar with the standard best practices related to resumes, job interview, references and other key parts of the…
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How to Sell Yourself: The Guide to Exhibit Yourself as The Ideal Candidate
Landing a new job takes time and attention. You have to be diligent about showing yourself in the best light to effectively showcase why the hiring manager should offer you the position. Without proper care, it is easy to be…
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers
Happy New Year from TorchLight! In the spirit of new beginnings, our team members put together our top recommended resolutions to help candidates like you kickstart your 2019 job search. Enjoy! Top 10 Resolutions for Job Seekers 1. There’s no…
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Posted in Candidates, Considering a Job Change, Job Search Tips, Tips for Job Seekers
Posted in Candidates, Considering a Job Change, Job Search Tips, Tips for Job Seekers
Improve Your Resume With These 3 Recommendations!
Your resume is a marketing document; it shows hiring managers why you are the best candidate, so it needs to make a stellar impression while giving them access to the most relevant information. While crafting a winning resume can seem…
Attention All Social Media Specialists—DC’s Leading Companies are Looking for You!
Alexandria-based TorchLight, one of the top marketing and communications search and staffing firms in the area, connects clients with job seekers to fill open positions If you’re an social media expert—whether you’re at an associate or director level—D.C.’s leading businesses…
How to Bypass the Resume Black Hole in Your Search For A Marketing Job In DC
Unlike in the past, when you’re applying for new marketing jobs in DC, many of today’s companies require candidates to submit resumes to an online applicant tracking system (ATS) or through an online job board—both of which can feel very…
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Posted in Job Search Tips
Why Every Job Seeker Should Gather References Before Applying to Their Next Job
According to a survey of HR professionals, around 96 percent of employers perform reference or background checks during the hiring process. This means, if you are applying for a new job, you can almost guarantee the company is going to…
Managing Workplace Stress is as Easy as Following these 4 Steps
Stress is a natural reaction to experiences we have in everyday life. We know stress when we feel it and we know how it impacts us in the short term. These are the things you should know about the impact…
What It Takes to be a Strategic Marketing Manager in Washington, DC
If you are a marketer looking to take the next step in your career, you need to know what it takes to be a successful strategic marketing manager in Washington. Yes, your education and experience matter – you certainly can’t…
Four Books Every DC Marketing and Communications Professional Should Read in 2018 to Refocus and Re-Energize
Reading is an important part of staying sharp in the marketing business, especially here in Washington, where competition is high. Learning about trends, philosophies and new developments in the science of marketing will make you a stronger professional, no…
