If you are entering the job market for the first time, you are going to be confronted with a number of decisions that you have never faced before. There will be many things to consider. For example, suppose you get a job offer. Should you take it, regardless of whether the job suits you or… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Career Advice
Top 3 Reasons Why You Probably Didn’t Get the Job
Let’s say you’ve just interviewed for a position which, objectively, you are “perfect” for: You have all the required skills, plus some skills the employer prefers. You have the proper educational background. You’ve previous experience in doing most of the tasks associated with the position. You have great references. But you didn’t get the job…. Read more »
Restarting the Job Search
When the recession hit, many companies began shedding jobs, and the unemployment rate shot up. As a result, many people gave up any thought of searching for a new job because they were concerned about keeping the one they had. But now that the economy is improving, the unemployment rate is slowly beginning to decrease,… Read more »
How to Hurt Your Career in 6 Easy Steps
Looking to hurt your career? It’s easier than you may think. Want some tips on how to do so? Read below for some tips (some will work more quickly than others, but they all work). Go ahead, post on Facebook or tweet on Twitter while at work. You think your boss doesn’t look at your… Read more »
Reevaluating the Cover Letter
During the job application process, the usual procedure for candidates is to submit a cover letter and resume to the company they want to work for. And, many still believe this to be a good idea. There are some career advisors, however, who are beginning to rethink the role of the cover letter, and are… Read more »
Tips for Practicing for Your Job Interview
The headline above is not a mistake: We did say “practicing for your job interview.” In other words, never should you just “wing it” when it comes to a job interview. Instead, you should practice, rehearse, train, prepare, run through – whatever term you feel is best – for your job interview well ahead of… Read more »
6 Cover Letter Tips for Job Seekers Over 50
To paraphrase Mark Twain (when it was reported in the New York Journal that he’d died): “The report of the cover letter’s death are exaggerated.” In fact, a well-written cover letter can go a long way to helping a job seeker over 50 help an employer see how your career accomplishments, educational background and skills… Read more »
Hidden Pitfalls in the Job Search
It’s no secret that the job search process is arduous. It takes a lot of time and energy. So, it’s especially important to watch out for things that, routine for the most part, could sabotage your job search effort if not done right. These are things that are easily avoidable, yet they have tripped up… Read more »
The Rise of the Contingent Workforce
The sector of the job market experiencing the most rapid increase is temporary and part-time work. Nothing else comes close. The number of these workers now stands at 28 million, the most ever. Because of the tremendous growth in this area, some business experts are saying that the change is not just the result of… Read more »
Punching Up Productivity
For businesses, the bottom line is all about productivity, getting the most from their employees. Companies spend a lot of money trying to learn how to do this. And employees themselves are concerned about productivity because performance reviews, raises and promotions hang in the balance. There are a number of things that can interfere with… Read more »