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About Hanna Guerrero

Hannah is an intern writer here at Spark Hire. She is from the northern suburbs in Chicago and is currently studying journalism at DePaul University. She has always had a passion for writing which is why Journalism has proven to be the perfect career for her. She has written for the DePaulia Online on various topics such as fashion, music, movies and television. She loves living in Chicago because it offers exciting events to write stories on. In her free time she enjoys going to music concerts, watching movies with friends, cooking vegetarian food and walking her adorable Cocker Spaniel Coco.

Ways to Increase Employability Before Graduation

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Hanna Guerrero — No Comments ↓

We go to college so we can have a good job. It’s supposed to prepare us for our career, but for many students, once they graduate they are at a loss as to how to begin the job search. The Continue reading →

Get Referred

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Hanna Guerrero — No Comments ↓

There’s a fast track to getting hired these days and it all lies in the hands of your friends and family. These days, a referral from a friend or family member has a better likelihood of getting job seekers hired Continue reading →

Think Inside The Box for Job Interviews

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Hanna Guerrero — No Comments ↓

Job seekers have heard from time to time that thinking outside the box produces unexpected but good results in situations. When it comes to the job interview, thinking outside the box may not be the best approach because job seekers Continue reading →

Ways to Make Your Cover Letter Less Generic and More Original

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Hanna Guerrero — No Comments ↓

The biggest mistake a job seeker can make is to send out the same generic template cover letter to all of the jobs they are applying for. This is a recipe for disaster. The job may be the same, but Continue reading →

The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Hanna Guerrero — No Comments ↓

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that to the day an average worker stays at a job for an average of 4.4 years, and young workers, those belonging to the millennial generation like recent college grads are expected to Continue reading →

Top Hiring Industries for New Grads

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Hanna Guerrero — No Comments ↓

As the Class of 2013 comes closer to graduating, many are looking to find where they can find a job to start their career. New data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers reports on the top five hiring job Continue reading →