At StaffEx we understand that the job market can be difficult and frustrating. That is why we aim to be a top resource for candidates in the Tampa Bay area both for finding a job and providing tips and ideas for a more successful search. We’ve decided to take a look back at the blog posts for 2014 and recap some of the most popular articles. Here are the things you have been most interested in during this past year.

How To Make Frequent Job Changes More Appealing on a Resume

Among employers there is sometimes a negative connotation when it comes to people who “job hop.” However, there are multiple reasons for this phenomenon. We showcased some of the ways that you can use this to your advantage in your job search. We suggested noting your temporary opportunities separately, combining similar experience, and simply leaving off anything that was irrelevant. We also encourage the creation of a killer cover letter to explain yourself before the hiring manager ever opens the resume. This will get their attention and their interest.

How to Handle the 10 Most Common Phone Interview Questions

The next step for many job seekers is the dreaded phone interview. Companies are using this technique to narrow down a field of candidates before scheduling any in-person meetings. This means that it is extremely important to ace the phone interview, but it isn’t always easy. In this post we catalog the most common interview questions you are likely to hear over the phone and how to create your answer for them so you can better prepare before your next phone interview. These include questions such as “when did you leave your last job?” and “when could you start work?”

How to Avoid Negativity in Your Next Interview

Finally, we wanted to share some insight for job seekers to avoid a common interviewing trap. Many clients tell us their biggest problem with some candidates is that they appear desperate or have a negative attitude in the interview. To combat that we provided 4 tips to avoid this in your next interview. We suggest that candidates avoid discussing a negative financial situation, poor relationships with former managers or co-workers, and unemployment. We also suggest that a candidate be very specific about their job search to give them an advantage.