Because people typically don’t leave jobs they are happy with, potential employers want to know what your reason was for leaving your last (or current) job. Is there an issue with you that will cause them to regret hiring you? Overall, it’s important that you keep…
Your job hunt has paid off and you’ve received not one, but two or more offers of employment. Congratulations! And…yikes. How do you decide which job to take when you have multiple tempting offers on the table, with good salaries and compensation? Making such an important…
Most job seekers spend a lot of time on their resumes. A smaller number spend some time preparing for interviews. But few give the job reference process the priority it deserves. In fact, many treat it as the easiest part of the job search. That shouldn’t…
While being on the job search is a daunting task for most, it’s important to enjoy the process. After all, having a positive attitude can make a world of difference! But how can you maintain a positive attitude during a long, frustrating job search? Good networking!The…
Finding a job that suits your personality and long-term career desires can be exceptionally difficult, especially right after college graduation. But getting hired by an organization that you actually care about with a work environment you enjoy is the key to a happy work life.…
When you’re ambitious, busy, and under pressure to perform, you can have multiple stressors in your life at one time. Many people worry that the stress of success is too much, but there are healthy and meaningful coping methods. To take your cues from the…
If you were Googling “thank you note after interview” in the hopes that someone on the world wide web would tell you they’re outdated and relieve you of your duty… you’re in the wrong place. Like it or not, thank you notes remain a must. Whether it’s…
You need to get out of the office every now and then. You have to take a break. You’re going to burn out. Stop checking your email every two minutes. You need better work-life balance. Any (or all) of these sound familiar? If you’re one of…
Job seekers often go into interviews with a set of assumptions in their heads – for example, that the company is a great place to work, that the interviewer is likely to ask particular questions, that the company is most interested in a certain aspect…
When it comes down to it, most employers are going to hire the candidate they can connect with and trust. Think about it about – when it’s down to two candidates with equally impressive experience and skills, it’s going to be about the bond and…