Job Seekers
Five Times You Should Apply to That Job Posting
You’re searching high and low… on the hunt for a new job. You’re either out of work and need a new job, or you’re tired of where you are and want something new. Does this sound familiar? Now, here’s the thing. Your job takes up a big chunk of your week. You may be antsy to get money flowing in…
Are Temp-to-Hire Jobs Worth It if I Want to Change Fields?
How does it feel when you don’t love your job? Not great—you can admit it! Most of us feel this way from time to time. It’s a sign you might need something new… but what? What’s your next step? And what if you want to completely change fields? You know, you have options. One you…
Should I Be Working Every Minute Of Every Day?
To do well at your job, you may feel like your day should be work, work work… and work some more. But scientific evidence argues this isn’t the case. In fact, our brains simply were not built to work tirelessly for eight hours on end. The simple truth is that our minds need time to rest…
Preparing for the Interview: Tell Me About a Time You Handled a Difficult Customer
Ready for your customer service interview? Positions such as these allow you to work directly with people and help them find answers to their questions and solutions to their problems. If you’re a people person and strive to help others—this is a perfect job choice for you. Now your next step is to nail the interview and get…
Preparing For The Interview: Answering What Challenges Are You Looking For In Your Next Position
As you prepare for your upcoming interview, you’re gathering together your answers for common interview questions. And one you should add to the list is: “What challenges are you looking for in a new position?” Your answer will help an interviewer understand your motivation, your desire to grow and how hard you’re willing to work. How to…
Preparing for The Interview: Answering Questions About Stress and Pressure
As you practice your answers to common interview questions, it’s a good idea to include your answer to this one: “How do you handle stressful situations at work?” Your potential employer wants to know that you don’t simply go to pieces under pressure, because every workplace can be stressful from time to time. So, what’s…
Why It’s Important to Stay Organized During Your Job Search
Finding a new job is a job in itself. It requires you to create unique versions of your documents, fill in and submit applications, follow up, attend interviews… there’s plenty to keep track of! And this increases depending on how long your job search takes. If you land a new job after applying to just…
Preparing for the Interview: What Are Your Career Goals?
During your interview, you’ll likely be asked about your future. This is because your potential employer wants to find the right person for the job, and doesn’t want to replace you in a year because you left for something else. To help uncover your career motives, you might be asked the following questions about the…
3 Signs You’re Ready For A New Position
Have you begun to dread going into work? All of us feel a lack of motivation from time to time, but if you’re experiencing dislike or boredom, how do you know whether the feeling will pass—or it’s simply time for something new? If you work in a job that has attractive perks (maybe plenty of…
Best Advice for Your Resume
When you’re in search of your next job, it’s important to stand out. And you can do this by writing an on-point resume. It needs to be relevant to the job to which you’re applying, plus authentically you—and you can make this happen when you follow a few key tips. Getting Started Let’s face it—putting together…
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