Author: Katy Davis

09 Oct 5 Things to Consider Before Accepting a Job Offer

Imagine you have just heard the fantastic news, "Congratulations! We'd like you to join our company." You start jumping up and down and screaming for joy. At this point, the employer is likely to want you to commit as quickly as possible, sign an offer letter, and put the search to…

09 Oct How To Apply For Jobs From Your Mobile Device

Whether you’re on the subway or walking your dog, your smartphone now allows you to apply for jobs wherever you go.  Today’s job seeker is on the go and doesn’t have time to sit down for endless hours each day searching and applying for jobs.…

08 Oct 5 Tips for Dealing With Unexpected Problems at Work

Short staffed on a busy day? A forgotten back burner project due by the end of day? Stumped in the spotlight?  We have all at some point or another been at victims of Murphy’s Law: If anything can go wrong, it will. In other words, no matter…

08 Oct 10 Tips For A Powerful Elevator Speech

An elevator speech (ES) is becoming an important item in the toolkit of most people. It doesn’t  matter if you are a job seeker, business person, or gainfully employed professional, you need a powerful elevator speech (ES) to extend and support your personal brand.  What you say…

07 Oct Breaking the Late to Work Habit

There are many habits that can have negative consequences for your job but, of all of them, being late for work is one of the most common. Being late on more then the odd occasion can result in negative outcomes, probably the most serious being losing…

07 Oct 33 Questions Employers Ask In An Interview

The current economic climate and changing job market has started to alter the types of questions employers ask in an interview.  With hundreds of Internet pages dedicated to types of interview questions and all listing the same “general” type questions (what are your strengths, where do you see yourself…

07 Oct How to Disagree With Your Boss and Keep Your Job

When you know you're right and your boss is wrong, figuring out whether to speak up can betricky. But if you handle it adeptly, disagreeing with your boss can actually make you a more valuable employee. Of course, if you do it wrong, it can make you a less…

04 Oct 4 Energizing Tips to Jumpstart a Stalled Job Search

For some, the idea of starting a job search seems positively overwhelming. Or maybe you’ve been doing a little searching here and there, and can’t find any big momentum.  Now you sense the impending cusp of the new year, but you’re not sure how you’re going…

04 Oct Winning New Networking Contacts in 6 Steps

You know networking is one of the most effective ways to land a job. When you have a referral, it's more likely that someone will review your résumé, and you are statistically more likely to win an interview when someone you know suggests your name for…

04 Oct 4 Job Hunting Myths That Simply Aren’t True

As every job seeker is only too aware, the job market isn’t great at the moment. With continued reports of unemployment being at record highs, it is easy to feel disheartened and hopeless if you’re looking for a job. Here are some of the most…