In any job interview, recruiters will measure you against other applicants based on both what you say, and how you answer questions. How can you give yourself an advantage over the other candidates you’re competing against? Begin today by preparing answers to interview questions. You…
Giving thanks and being grateful is trendy right now and tomorrow we give thanks. A tradition that began hundreds of years ago as a way of showing gratitude for the food harvested. It is easy to lose sight of the original meaning of this holiday…
If it seems like you're always stretched too thin and never have enough time to complete your work before three new projects are handed down to you – always with the instructions that they're high-priority – you probably need to talk with your manager about…
How much thought do you put into your outfit before a job interview? You may already know the importance of dressing professionally, but the colors you wear require just as much consideration. The colors you wear say a lot about the type of person you…
Networking events. Either you love them…or you simply want to hide from them. Sometimes attending networking events can be nerve-wracking and even stressful for those of us who have to push ourselves to be outgoing. Networking events serve as a great opportunity to meet employers…
You’re feeling great after your first interview for a job…you’ve already been told to expect a call back from HR regarding a second interview. They call, and your initial feelings are excitement and triumph! Just as quickly, they’re replaced by anxiety and fear when you realize…
Ever wonder what a potential boss wants to hear in an interview? What exactly can you say that will increase your chances of receiving a job offer? I recently heard some great advice that lined up with my previous experience as a human resources manager,…
You know networking is important to your job search and career. Much of this advice says it’s most important to form relationships with employers and recruiters — so, you increase your opportunities to land a job. What many job seekers don’t realize however, is recruiters aren’t…
Can you define what professionalism looks like? Generations, cultures and backgrounds may define the behavior and actions associated with professionalism differently. And now that our world is truly global and multi-generational, do we need to set some standard expectations for professional behavior? Maybe now is a…
Do you feel stuck in a dead end job? Do you wake up every day, go to work, and do exactly the same thing over and over again? This is no way to go through life. No salary is worth being miserable over. You can…