The process of looking for a job or internship is rife with possible assumptions—about job requirements, company culture, what happened during the application and interview process and even what you believe you can achieve. Here are eight costly assumptions you just can’t make as a job or…
It’s a soul-crushing feeling. You’re legitimately talented, knowledgeable, and hard-working— but you’re not getting called back. Meanwhile, your loudmouth Facebook friend who still manages to party Thursday-Sunday just nabbed a great position in your same field. What gives, universe? The unfortunate truth is that talent, even…
While job search and career management are replete with protocol and processes that should be respected and acted upon, it is not necessary to (always) behave perfectly to land a new job or advance your career within your current organization. The fear and anxiety often associated…
An interview works two ways. It’s not all about nailing each question that gets thrown your way, it’s your chance to see if the company is the right fit for you. You have to ask the right questions too! So the next time you get asked “Do you…
Preparing for a job interview can be a time-consuming and nerve-wracking experience. Some people spend a ridiculous amount of energy trying to prepare and memorize answers for every imaginable interview question. It may be better to spend time thinking about the job at hand with a…
Clearly, you want to demonstrate you have the experiences and skills for the job, but what is it that makes one candidate more favorable than the other when they both equally have the same type of experience and skills? Understand what other areas interviewers consider…
You’ve bid your time for the last several years on a job that’s become stale and largely unfulfilling, just waiting until you were convinced that the job market was indeed improving, that the apparent recovery is for real. Clearly, your career is definitely in the…
Preparing for an interview is relatively easy if you have enough time. However, interviews don’t always go according to plan: life happens, and for whatever reason, you may find yourself requested to attend an interview with extremely short notice — the next day, even! How can you…
Success often depends on being memorable. Who would you hire: the nice but unremarkable candidate or the one who wowed you with not only her skills but her charisma? Who would you give the raise to: the guy who finishes all his projects but never…
Having an “off” day is one thing; feeling like you’re constantly churning with no end in sight can exhaust you and result in a life of misery. In an era where the lines are blurry between work and life, feeling an overwhelming drudgery for your…