Did you know nearly half of job seekers don’t even bother to negotiate job offers during the hiring process? Instead, most of them accept the job offer immediately! Many people tend to avoid negotiation because they underestimate their value as a professional. Although not every hiring manager…
You have probably replied to many job postings without hearing anything back. Then, you finally get a call that begins like this: “Thank you for your interest in our company. Your résumé is impressive. Can we schedule an initial phone interview this week?” Euphoria. As soon as you finish the call…
The average American spends approximately 9-10 hours a day at work, which adds up to nearly 45-50 hours a week. Knowing this, wouldn’t it make sense to do something you love? Finding your dream job isn’t easy, but when you do, it can be one…
Does your office have a great leader? Whether or not you’re in a leadership position, practicing strong leadership skills can offer a huge payoff. True leaders don’t wait for a shiny, new title to start leading. Prove that you are someone worth following, and—pretty soon—you’ll…
Entering the workforce for the first time or starting a new gig can be challenging. Making it even more difficult: being new to a tenured team – a team that has already spent years or decades creating their culture, developing common ways of doing things…
When you’re considering taking a big career leap, it’s easy to be dissuaded by fear. Whether you’re thinking of starting your own business, making a major career change, or taking a leap of faith to pursue a passion, it’s normal to have doubts and hesitations about the…
Imagine you’ve just finished interviewing with several employers. Out of all of the interviews, you received one job offer. It wasn’t exactly what you wanted. Do you accept it? If you’ve experienced a long-term job search, you’re probably feeling like you should take what you can get.…
Is there one thing you can say in a cover letter that will guarantee it accomplishes its purpose? Absolutely! A cover letter serves as an introduction to your resume—and to yourself as a candidate for employment. It’s the place to show your interest in the…
You’ve probably heard plenty of advice about finding a career path that brings you satisfaction every day. One quote that often comes to mind is, “Do what you love, love what you do.” Some people may support this idea wholeheartedly, while there will be others…
An interview is something that should help you to highlight your strong suits. The problem is that a lot of people put an emphasis on the bad parts without even realizing it. Body language can turn out to be a huge problem. If it is…