The temptation to accept any job offer, even a questionable one, can be very strong when we’re out of work. After all, we all need to make a living, and no job represents a lifelong, binding commitment. According to the logic that sometimes governs this decision, we can always accept the position and continue to […]
As they polish their resumes and try to present their qualifications and experience in the best possible light, candidates often lose sight of what these resumes look like from a hiring manager’s point of view. If a job seeker latches onto a certain phrase because it sounds forceful or catchy, she may not realize that […]
You may be heading off to work every day to job you aren’t wild about, all the while trying to make yourself feel lucky about the fact that you have a job at all. You may also be out of work and searching desperately for a job similar to your last one, all the while […]
Everybody knows that typos in a resume can be a deal breaker. Or at least, we’ve all been told this. But many candidates just don’t seem to believe it or don’t think it applies to them. As you tighten and polish your application materials, watch out for these two thoughts. They’re alluring, but they simply […]
The job interview process can be challenging no matter what kind of personality you face across the desk. But certain approaches to the process and certain conversational styles can sometimes catch a candidate off guard and make the situation more difficult than it has to be. Here are a few interview styles you may want […]
Plenty of internet ink has been spilled over the topic of social media profiles and their influence on the job search. Much of this discussion has been focused on job seekers, and experts can offer candidates endless advice on how to adjust their social media profile settings and what to do if potential employers ask […]
If you find yourself unemployed after having worked full time for years, volunteering may provide an excellent way to make use of your sudden bounty of free time. Volunteer work may also take the edge off of a pervasive sense of aimlessness or anxiety. There’s nothing better than finding a constructive outlet for excess time […]