When you don’t know how to answer a question during an interview, the silence can seem excruciating. You might even wish the floor would open up and swallow you whole. Not to worry, though—keep these tips in mind the next time you’re strapped for an…
You’ve written a killer summary, weaved in tons of keywords, and crafted accomplishment statements that make you shine brighter than your granny’s Sunday silver. After you’ve spent hours putting together a new resume, it’s easy to think, “This is it! I’m holding the ticket to…
Do you agonize over what to say in a cover letter, or do you simply change the contact information and hit "send"? Do you need to send one at all? The reality is that everyone receiving applications has a different method and opinion of cover letters,…
Group interviews are being more and more popular these days. These types of interviews can be scary, add unnecessary pressure, and make everyone involved uncomfortable. However, it doesn’t have to be like that! In fact, group interviews are a great opportunity to connect with the…
It’s clear how being friends with your coworkers generally make your work easier: You spend a huge part of your working hours during the workday with them and are involved in the same kind of work and environment with them. Yet many of us haven’t…
Congratulations! You’ve accepted an offer, and you’re starting a new job that you’re excited about. You’ve overcome many of hurdles, but is it time to relax yet? Not quite. It doesn’t matter if this new job is a lateral or upward move in your career. Wherever you…
Once you’ve snagged a job interview, the inevitable nerves that follow can make it difficult to focus on preparation. With a little bit of planning, though, you can bring your best business-ready self to the table. Follow these tips leading up to your big moment. Several…
Having an online profile that attracts employers and recruiters is critical to a successful job search. But, the best profile will be useless to you if those employers and recruiters you’ve worked so hard to attract have no way to reach you once they find…
Some employers think that if their employees become friends at work, their productivity will decrease and they will work less. Actually, it’s the opposite. Having friends at work is beneficial both for the employer and you, the employee. Many of you work at least 8 hours…
You know the saying, “Applying to jobs is a full-time job”? Don’t listen to it. Applying to jobs you’re not qualified for (which 50% of job seekers reportedly do!) is counter-productive to your job search. Competition is too fierce. Even qualified applicants aren’t getting callbacks. So, stop…