It’s no secret that job hunting is much easier when you’re already employed. Yet starting to look for new opportunities when you’re still at your current 9-5 can be risky. One false step and you can send up a red flag to your current employer that you’re…
As holiday cheer envelops your office, it's time to enjoy the spirit of the season. That doesn't mean toss aside your new job search goals for several weeks. Instead it means to go with the flow and make the most of robust networking opportunities right…
Everyone tells you how important it is to make a strong first impression with your resume … “you only have a few seconds” goes the standard advice. And it’s true. Many employers get hundreds of resumes for their positions which means it’s vital to make…
The informational interview is one of the most underrated networking techniques. You can meet someone new in your industry, at a company where you’d like to work, or someone higher up in your own company and learn some truly valuable insight for your own career.…
Nearly an electronic appendage, we’re rarely more than a few feet from our phone or tablet at all times. A few weeks ago, ComeRecommended had a post about applying for jobs from your mobile device. These tips included utilizing job alerts, applying with LinkedIn, and…
When you’re in the midst of the job search process, rejection after an interview can feel crushing. While you may want to do nothing more than give the hiring manager a piece of your mind, refrain and realize that this kind of rejection can actually…
In any job interview, recruiters will measure you against other applicants based on both what you say, and how you answer questions. How can you give yourself an advantage over the other candidates you’re competing against? Begin today by preparing answers to interview questions. You…
Giving thanks and being grateful is trendy right now and tomorrow we give thanks. A tradition that began hundreds of years ago as a way of showing gratitude for the food harvested. It is easy to lose sight of the original meaning of this holiday…
If it seems like you're always stretched too thin and never have enough time to complete your work before three new projects are handed down to you – always with the instructions that they're high-priority – you probably need to talk with your manager about…
How much thought do you put into your outfit before a job interview? You may already know the importance of dressing professionally, but the colors you wear require just as much consideration. The colors you wear say a lot about the type of person you…