In an interview, your primary goal is to get across to the hiring manager why you—above all the other candidates—are the right person for the job. But as you’re preparing answers to interview questions that’ll let you do all of those things, it’s equally important…
It’s that time of year again! Before you chalk off 2014 for the record books, dust off that memory bank and take time to truly reflect on the past 12 months. One way to grow in the new year? Make new mistakes. Look at the…
The new year is a new start, and the perfect time to create new goals, envision a plan of attack, and succeed in new ways. We spend most of our time at work, so it makes sense to focus on taking control of your career…
Let’s be honest: When it comes to applying for jobs, the “it can’t hurt” benchmark is often the deciding factor over whether or not to do something. Sending a cover letter? It can’t hurt. Finding your interviewer on LinkedIn? It can’t hurt. Sending a thank…
The start of a new year motivates many of us to make a fresh start… a deliberate attempt to change and improve our lives – and careers. And, of course, this leads to the creation of a new set of New Year’s resolutions. Before you jump…
If you’ll be searching for a job in 2015, don’t just apply the same old tired job search advice about expanding your network, improving your social media presence and cleaning up your résumé. Those things matter, of course, but they’re hardly revolutionary. Instead, here are six New…
The new year is a great time to look at your job hunt so far, step back and reevaluate your priorities in order to make your search go as smoothly as possible. Take these four steps to bolster your job hunt in 2015: 1. Create a…
When a crisis strikes, it can be tempting to tuck your tail between your legs and crawl under a very large rock. But there are lessons to be mined from among the rubble. Every fiasco offers a trove of learning experiences if you examine it…
Deck your purse with business cards, because the holidays are bountiful with networking opportunities. Between work functions, ugly sweater parties, and traveling home to loved ones, the chances of you seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones are high. You’ll have opportunities to touch base…
With holiday parties, week-long vacations, and year-end reports, the holiday season is a busy time of year for employers. Regardless of the hustle and bustle, the holiday months don’t keep employers from hiring new employees. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year…