A lot of job seekers think that because of email, social media, etc., the days of the cover letter have come and gone. They would be wrong. While there are fewer instances where a job hunter needs to send a hard copy of their cover letter and resume through the mail in response to an…
The rule of thumb for hiring managers and HR professionals is to always hire the most qualified person for a job opening. And while that’s still true, companies that can spot high-potential, but underqualified applicants can gain a serious competitive advantage. To be clear, there’s a difference between unqualified and underqualified. An unqualified candidate won’t…
Let’s face it – whether working in the office or remotely – most of us spend the majority of our waking hours interacting with our co-workers. While some of these relationships are business-only, many others turn into office friendships. These types of interactions can make the job fun and less tedious. In fact studies…
A lot of today’s jobseekers – especially younger ones – are being pickier than their predecessors. Many are now asking questions about the work they’ll perform – and where they’ll perform it. Still others may decide to jump ship if they feel it’s not what they signed up for – leaving the hiring company in…
If you’re reading this and answered to yourself that you are not doing what you love to do in your career, it means you may have subconsciously decided it’s time for a change. And that’s a big deal! Changing your career is a huge decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But don’t worry,…
Morale is defined by Forbes magazine as “the attitude, satisfaction and overall outlook of employees during their association with an organization or a business.” Employees with high levels of morale are happier – and companies with happy employees are known to earn more and outperform their competition. Satisfied employees: Are more productive: They handle challenges…
Starting a new job is exciting, but settling in during your first week can be challenging. It’s a new environment, new people, a new routine, and a whole new team. Your success in these early days is about balance: You want to make the right first impressions, but you don’t want to be pushy. And,…
During your interview, you want to be memorable (in a good way). How you make the interviewer and other people at the company feel when you interact with them is key to setting a positive tone for your interview. You want to show the interviewer you have the skills to do the job, plus you fit the company culture. Helping him or…
If you’re currently working a temp job in the hopes it may turn into a full-time job offer—good news! This often happens when employers are hoping to discover just the right worker before they make a long-term hiring commitment. Your temp job can serve as a screen test of sorts, which proves to an employer you have…
Even though it feels awful to be fired, it’s actually more common than you may think. Most employees will be fired or laid off at least once during their careers. The key is to keep moving forward toward your future, despite the temporary setback. How to handle this in an interview You may be asked why…
