Job tips

01 Jun 5 things never to ask in an interview

The answers you give to a hiring manager's questions during your job interview can clearly help you clinch the position. But avoiding asking the wrong questions is as important as knowing the right types of responses to give to the interviewer's queries. With that principle in…

23 May 6 Signs You’re Giving Way Too Much of Yourself to Your Job

Dedicated. Focused. Driven. Committed. They’re all positive adjectives that you wouldn’t mind having associated with your professional reputation—nobody can blame you there. However, is there such a thing as being a little too dedicated to your career? Yes, as a matter of fact there is. While it’s understandable—and…

20 May 3 Ways to Find the Ideal Mentor for Your Career Transition

Any type of career transition can be scary, even for the most confident of professionals. There is some element of risk required, and usually, an element of the unknown in what's next and how to implement the transition. One of the biggest challenges that people…

17 May 5 Reasons To Follow Up In Your Job Search

Many job seekers miss the one step that can land them an interview and the job they’re applying for. Sure, they send in their resume or application – they may even send the additional information requested – but many of the unemployed simply fail to…

16 May How To Answer 5 Important Phone Interview Questions

Phone interviews are really phone screens. Employers are looking for reasons to cut you from the list of people they’re interested in (because it cuts time and expense from their interviewing process). No matter what career field you’re in, there are several common phone interview questions…

11 May How to Decide Whether to Accept a Job Offer

When you receive a job offer and you already have a job, you are in an enviable position. It feels good to have options. But even if you don't like your current employer or job, there is still stress associated with deciding to accept a…

06 May 5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Future Recommendations Now

As a professional managing the trajectory of your career, one of the most important assets you have is your reputation: what other people think of you, your workplace performance, and how you behave around others. Your character says a lot about your competence, likeability, and credibility…

06 May Don’t Rule Out These Common Resume Phrases

When it comes to writing resumes, words and phrases that often are touted as no-nos are not necessarily so. For example, the word “innovative” has been condemned for overuse. As well, descriptors like “self-starter” and “results-oriented” have made the resume bad-word lists. Using these words isn’t always…