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…
You’re looking for a new job, and you discover an amazing opportunity. The job looks like a great fit with your career direction and you want to be part of the team. One thing is holding you back, though: you don’t think you’re qualified. What if…
Do you associate networking with shameless self-promotion and ‘more = more’? Does that make your stomach turn? Networking has a bad reputation as a forum for superficial small talk. Yet real networking is about establishing mutually beneficial, lasting connections, one person at a time. And with my modern…
Virtually every career advisor will say you should arrive 10 to 20 minutes early to an interview to prove you can keep an appointment, have time to fill out paperwork, wipe that bit of cream cheese off your lip, fix your hair and all kinds…
At your workplace, you’ve probably asked where working ends and creativity begins. You might be one of those employees who’d like to infuse more fun in the office. While it can be a challenge to merge ingenuity without sacrificing productivity at the office, one effective…
Job seekers are spending long, grueling hours, hitting the job front from multiple angles, but the stress is becoming unbearable. So, I decided to build a list of de-stressing tips for your job search, which hopefully provide you with some relief. 1. Take Stock In What…
Everyone knows that you should walk around every once and awhile, especially if you have a desk job. But do we walk enough during the work day? Probably not. Well, surprise, surprise – sitting all day is terrible for your health. In fact, it increases your…
Your job search is like a full-time job. In fact, many job seekers would argue that their job search takes up more time than a full-time job would. That being said, a vacation is almost certainly one of the farthest things from your mind while…
You got a job offer. Way to go! But before you accept the new job, I recommend taking a few minutes to really evaluate the position and how well it meets your needs. You see, when searching for a job, many people get anxious. The process is…
We’ve all had that feeling… we’re in a job interview and we can tell it isn’t going well. We try to stay positive, but it seems we’re sinking fast. So, what can you do about it? Actually… a lot! Yes, it can feel intimidating. They’ve got…