Cover letters are a must-have in the application process. They give you an opportunity to showcase your skills beyond the traditional resume. And each part of your cover letter reveals something important to potential employers. Unfortunately for some job seekers, not all of the revelations…
Maintaining a friendly demeanor with co-workers can keep the workplace a pleasant atmosphere. Being around them for eight or more hours, five days a week, forces you to at least break that first barrier in getting to know your workmates. Making friends in the office,…
You find the perfect job or internship. You apply. You do all the required research so you’re thoroughly prepared for the job interview. But the interview never happens. In fact, despite impeccable follow-up, you never hear from the employer. Why? Because at some point in the…
We all go through it—hitting that afternoon slump right before lunch only to sink lower once we’ve eaten. This slump is especially bad when you need to get work done and make the most of your day after you’re done chowing down. So, how can…
Being a job seeker in today’s workforce is a challenge. There’s isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to help job seekers land a job. In fact, if you want to be a standout job seeker, you have to go above and beyond to land on the radar of…
You’ve likely heard work email basics–don’t send anything you wouldn’t want your boss to read, don’t use emoticons, and generally keep content and tone professional–but there are even more mistakes to avoid. With email often being the main form of communication in the workplace, consider breaking these…
Even if you’re using social media for purely professional purposes—or think you’re only using it to interact with personal friends—the line between the two continues to blur. Chances are you want to infuse at least a little bit of personality and fun into your accounts…
Sometimes things don’t go according to the plan. You may feel that you have nailed the interview but in the end, learn that you didn’t get the job. There may be a lot of reasons why you didn’t get the job and got passed up for…
Did you know that you are three times more likely to get or keep a job because of your attitude than skills alone? Employers are looking for people with not just technical skills, but those with the attitude your co-workers, customers and vendors respect. So…
It is impossible to say for sure which questions you’ll be asked in a job interview. Since every interviewer and company are different, the possibilities are endless. That, of course, means you need to be prepared for anything, and everything. Below, is a long (long!) list of…