Let’s face it – whether working in the office or remotely – most of us spend the majority 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 have…
When looking for a job in a new state, it’s normal to have quite a few questions about the process of navigating this change as easily as possible. How do you get started with a job search in a new state? What can you do to make sure your job search starts off on the…
Congratulations on your new job! You’ve worked hard to get to this point, and it’s time for a little celebration—but don’t take too long reveling in your accomplishment. Once you’ve started at your new job, it’s time to start the next phase of your hard work, and take a few steps to ensure your future success. Five…
Are you currently in search of a job? The fact is, looking for a new job can be a job in itself. You’ll invest time getting your paperwork together and updating your LinkedIn page, then perusing job sites, applying to positions, preparing for interviews… it’s a lot to undertake! With all this time invested, you…
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…
Practically every company uses social media as part of its hiring process. If you aren’t using your social media accounts when you’re looking for work you could be missing out on significant opportunities. Some of the popular social media apps that tend to be used for informal social interaction have great built-in job-hunting opportunities…
It’s never easy to hear that you weren’t the chosen candidate. While you might expect the reason you weren’t chosen for the job to be nothing more than the company finding a candidate with more experience, there are any number of other reasons they might have passed you over. Take a look at some of…
You found a great job and sent in a carefully customized application. Now the waiting game begins. The good news is you hear back from the hiring manager. The bad news is they aren’t emailing to book an interview. Instead, they’re letting you know you weren’t a fit for this position but “they’ll keep your…
Applying for a job and going through the interview process can be exciting and promising in many ways; however, sometimes things don’t always turn out the way you want, especially when it comes to the job market. Still, there are many opportunities available in all industries that just may be a better fit. Understanding the…
