Despite the popularity of social media, many job seekers don’t realize how powerful it can be during the job search process. Although in-person networking is very effective, social media can open the doors to connections you can’t make on a daily basis. Especially if you’re looking…
Is working full-time not cutting it? Are you trying to find extra work for the holidays? You’re not alone, as many people are looking for ways to make additional income during the holiday season. As you search for a part-time gig during the holiday season, try…
Sometimes, at a new job, things just click. In no time at all, you feel like part of the team. But a word to the wise: No matter how comfortable you feel or how awesome your new job is, there are certain precautions that all…
Everyone knows that the holidays are a busy time of year full of days off, travel, and year-end deadlines. But when you’re searching for a job, you can’t use the holidays as an excuse to back off your business connections, as your professional network can…
Are you being underused in your current position? It’s easy to think that we can truly lead once our jobs change, but leadership doesn’t just mean having a fancy title and lots of supervisees. Leaders stand out not only for their individual contributions, but also…
Whether you’re meeting the new in-laws, have a big interview, or presenting to your top prospects, here are a few tips to get you in gear: 1. Visualize - We all visualize either knowingly or unknowingly, from the moment we wake up thinking about our day to…
Like with mission statements, when writing cover letters and résumés or interviewing for a new position, it's too easy to eagerly conform to what you think others want to hear. This may be due to the fact that you are intimidated by the process itself and have…
Being selected for the first round of interviews can be exciting and scary at the same time. This is your first impression on the hiring manager or recruiter and even though it is typically over the phone, if you want a chance at the job…
You are working your tail to the bone with long hours and maximum effort, to no avail. Maybe this is the root of the problem. If you are working hard in seclusion, you have probably fallen of the radar. To achieve your true goal of…
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the final round interview. Hiring managers do not make final round interview invitations for the fun of it—you are legitimately very close to getting the job at this point. So, what can you expect from the final round, and how…