A surprisingly easy way to stand out from others competing for the job is to send a thank you note after the interview. Many job seekers don’t send a note—maybe because they believe it isn’t necessary (it is), or maybe because they don’t know what…
Whether you’re the outgoing type who’s not afraid to approach anyone or more timid and shy about speaking to people you don’t know, it’s important to set goals with each networking event you attend. By setting goals, you focus on making quality connections rather than…
So, you’ve finally lined up your next job after so many interviews – congratulations! You may be thinking that all of the hard work is over, right? WRONG! The hardest part is right around the bend and it involves making a good impression on your…
Before social media, employers primarily screened a job applicant based on the interview and what their previous employers and references had to say. Today, it’s a whole different story. Social media has allowed employers to peek into a job candidate’s professional and personal life. Social media…
You’ve done everything right. You searched and searched for your next career stepping stone, finally found a position that met all your criteria, nailed the interview, and accepted a job offer that exceeded your compensation expectations. However, it has been a few months and you’re now…
We’ve all been there: You’ve been introduced, you KNOW this person, and it’s your responsibility to introduce them to someone else. But you can’t remember this person’s name for the LIFE of you. And so begins the super awkward and uncomfortable moment that we all dread…
The simple answer to "when do I need to personalize my job-search communications?" is always. The hard part is knowing what communications need to be personalized and how to make them so. Frankly, there's no excuse anymore for not addressing emails and cover letters to an…
Looking for a job when you’re unemployed is tough. On the plus side, you have plenty of time to interview. The negative side is that many employers prefer to hire candidates who are already employed. Despite the advantage of being more attractive to potential employers, looking…
If it’s become apparent that employers are searching for skills that you simply don’t have, you may start to feel panicked. How can you get a job if your resume just isn’t up to par? But before you immediately decide to enroll in a pricy…
Interviewers can get a pretty good sense of your character even before you open your mouth. While what you say at the job interview will matter, what you don’t say and do also matters. Every aspect from what time you arrived to the job interview,…