So you have a job offer – congratulations! You’re probably pretty excited, but don’t let your excitement get in the way of evaluating the offer objectively and making sure that you fully understand the terms being offered to you before you accept it. 1. Salary. It sounds…
There is a ton of advice out there about what not to say in an interview (don’t badmouth your boss, don’t ask about salary in the first five minutes, etc.). But how do you know what you must say in an interview? How can you influence the recruiter so…
Every job seeker knows they need to get noticed by employers, but the most important thing they want to understand is how. 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…
Memorial Day has passed and it’s officially summer. That means the start of BBQs, beach visits, vacations and pool time. Let’s be honest: This isn't the time of year you want to think about your job or where you want to go next with your career – you’re thinking…
The business card is the ultimate staple to your professional appearance. The power to whip out your perfectly crafted business card to new connections made everywhere from between the work cubicles to industry events is not only a boost in confidence, but takes your networking…
Ask most job seekers what their goals are, and you’ll hear a lot of, “get a job by September,” or “send out 15 resumes this week.” Well, not so fast. Let’s be honest for a minute: Clicking “Apply” over and over probably isn’t fun, and…
Throughout your career, you’ll always be given feedback in some form or another, and it will likely highlight both what you do well and what you should improve on. It’s a key part of professional growth and, when given correctly and with good intentions, it…
When you submit your cover letter and resume, an employer spends about six seconds scanning it to see if you’re even qualified for the position. In these six seconds, you need to convince the employer they should hire you. Whether you’re submitting your resume or sending a networking…
Taking on temp gigs now and then can be great for your career. Maybe you’re deliberately temping for a short period of time to try out a new industry, or maybe your short-term job is paying the bills as you’re searching for a full-time position. Either…
The job interview is a few hours away… and you’re as nervous and jumpy as a human espresso bean. Which makes sense, considering how much coffee you’ve gulped down this morning. Most of your thoughts are fears: What if you’re late? What if you say…