With a new year comes a new chapter for many job seekers. This presents a great opportunity for job seekers to re-evaluate their careers and create new goals for the upcoming year. 2015 is expected to be a promising year for job seekers. Wages are expected…
While there are some people who enjoy networking and get a lot of energy from interacting with a crowd, many find it intimidating and draining. Traditional networking is not for everyone. However, networking is essential in today’s job market. Luckily for introverts, there are multiple ways…
The new year always brings resolutions and goals for job seekers. Whether it’s to find a better job or build a stronger online presence, the new year is a great time to set goals for your job search. Throughout 2014, U.S. job seekers have become more…
It’s been a few years, and you’ve been exceptionally diligent. Ever since you realized it was a possibility, that promotion has been your goal, and you’ve been gunning for it with everything you’ve got. But, wait. Before you keep charging blindly ahead, make sure your grand…
You really, really wanted that job… but here it is again: the dreaded “Thank-you-for-your-interest-but…” letter. What now? Move on to the next opportunity, of course! But first… Take the time to turn that rejection letter into what could become your big break… and perhaps a job offer. And…
It’s advice that’s tossed around quite often: Fake it ’til you make it. On the surface, it sounds harmless. Put on a confident façade as you learn your way around—and eventually, you won’t have to fake it anymore. But is it advice that you can effectively…
In the Social Age, with endless resources available to us, showing up to an interview without doing research on the employer can cost you, big time. Today, every job seeker is expected to learn as much as they can about the company… and it simply must…
In an interview, your primary goal is to get across to the hiring manager why you—above all the other candidates—are the right person for the job. But as you’re preparing answers to interview questions that’ll let you do all of those things, it’s equally important…
It’s that time of year again! Before you chalk off 2014 for the record books, dust off that memory bank and take time to truly reflect on the past 12 months. One way to grow in the new year? Make new mistakes. Look at the…
The new year is a new start, and the perfect time to create new goals, envision a plan of attack, and succeed in new ways. We spend most of our time at work, so it makes sense to focus on taking control of your career…