We all look at the world through the lenses of our own unique history and current situation. And for the job seeker, often the current urgency of obtaining a new position colors how everything around us is viewed. On a basic level, it’s quite understandable as…
Are you frustrated with your current role or job? If so, there’s really no excuse for staying dissatisfied. It’s time to take matters into your own hands. The key is finding ways to make opportunities for yourself. Very rarely does a new job or great…
Although you can’t exactly get inside the head of a hiring manager, you can gain some insight about some of the things they look for during a job interview. Did you know that within 90 seconds of a job interview, the interviewer has already formed their…
Is your resume like a pane of glass – where the recruiter looks right past you to see somebody else? Or instead, does your resume reflect your skills, qualifications and employment potential – like a mirror? Do yourself a huge favor: in just a few minutes…
While we may not be the ones creating any existing drama in the workplace, it is certainly in our power to decide how we will respond to any dramatic situation that comes our way. In fact, it’s often in making these decisions that proves our…
Much of your job search correspondence will take place via email… networking, post-interview thank you emails, emails that accompany your resume, etc. And a single email message can make or break your job search with a specific organization or person. (No second chance). As a…
A Google search on “follow up after a job interview” reveals our escalating post-interview anxieties; all our worries about how and when to follow up are laid bare. Unfortunately, though Google is great at surfacing our concerns, the results returned often offer exceptional advice mixed…
You might have a list of career accomplishments a mile long. But if you’re the only one with access to that list—and no one else understands the extent of your contributions or the impact they’re having on the organization—you’ll be standing behind the door when the…
Calling into work can definitely be tempting, especially after a late Thursday night of cocktails with your girlfriends. However, no matter how tempting it is to take off the time from work, don’t do it. You’re probably wondering: what’s the harm in taking a day off from…
Feeling stuck in your job is pretty common. What’s even more common? Not knowing where to go next. It’s hard to figure out where to start (and everyone has advice!). It’s often draining, overwhelming, or frustrating because you feel like you should know. You should…