Employers use different types of interviews to evaluate job candidates. There is the screening interview to determine if a person is a viable candidate. There is the stress interview, which simulates stressful situations to see how the candidate responds. There is the behavioral interview, where the candidate need to show how he or she will… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Career Advice
4 Ways To Manage Gaps In Employment History
Do you have gaps in your work history? Don’t fret. You are not alone. Gaps are more common these days as businesses attempt to deal with a rapidly changing and unpredictable NYC economy. The last recession is an example. Many people lost their jobs as companies began downsizing and re-calibrating their workforce needs. However, attitudes… Read more »
5 Easy Tips to Get Organized and Stay That Way
If you want to be more productive and less stressed, you should be as organized as possible. The more organized you are, the more you will be able to do. Here are some tips on how to get better organized in a fast paced NYC. Keep it simple. Organized people usually have some method they… Read more »
What to Take on a Business Trip
For some people, preparing for a business trip means throwing some clothing into a suitcase. But to make your trip as enjoyable and hassle free as possible, there are certain things that you should take along. Here are a few. Currency If traveling internationally, it’s best to get some of the local currency before you… Read more »
How to Make a Good First Impression on Your Next Job Interview
Everyone knows how important it is to make a good first impression, and how difficult it is to change an impression once made. And most people are aware how quickly others form impressions of us. In fact, it may take as little as seven seconds. And if the good impression you want to make is… Read more »
How to Cultivate Mental Toughness
No matter what kind of job you have, you need mental toughness. Mental toughness is what gives you the tenacity and resilience to tackle the challenges you face at work. It enables you to perform at your best. It gives you confidence. Mental toughness is what enabled quarterback Tom Brady to bring the New England… Read more »
How to Move Ahead in Your Career
Everybody wants to advance in their career. Naturally, performing well at your job is important to move ahead. But there are other actions you can take as well to help your career development. These are things that can have a major impact on your professional growth. 1. Having a mentor. This is someone who can… Read more »
What Not to Put on Your Resume
If you have ever gone through a job search, you probably have seen all of the advice out there on how to create a good resume. There are different opinions about what to include and what not to include, and these also change over time, depending on what employers are looking for. Here is some… Read more »
Working from Home
Because of more flexible schedules and better technology, the number of people working from home – part of the time or all of the time — is greater than ever. About one-fourth of all workers do their job from home at least some of the time, more than a 100 percent increase since 2005. Many… Read more »
How to Handle the Unexpected
We all have to face the unexpected occasionally, and the same is true at work. There are unanticpated obligations and problems that constantly crop up, and, one way or another, we have to handle them. The world is inherently an unpredictable place. We constantly have to deal with actions and events that we cannot foresee…. Read more »