As employers narrow down the field of eligible candidates for a job, their goal is to find the perfect balance of hard and soft skills. Hard skills encompass the required educational, professional and technical abilities for a role – and yes, they are essential. But what really helps you stand out as a competitor for… Read more »
“Tell me a little about yourself.” Sounds easy enough, right? Or not! Where do you start – and what do you actually say, especially if your next job may be depending on it? Often, this is among the very first questions asked by interviewers. And although a lot of other variables factor into a final… Read more »
As you pursue your job search, a temporary job may not be high on your list of preferred outcomes. Or … maybe it is? Or … maybe it is, as a step toward something more permanent? The important point to keep in mind is: Don’t automatically rule out temporary work as a career move. Temping… Read more »
An outstanding resume has the power to open doors: It immediately grabs the attention of employers and recruiters and sells your best skills and accomplishments. Various studies show that reviewers spend something like a whopping six to seven seconds on their initial review of a job seeker’s resume, before they decide whether to keep or… Read more »
It could be a pressing deadline. Or an upcoming presentation or challenging coworker. Or trying to figure out how to complete everything on the day’s list and still make it home in time for your child’s T ball game … Whatever the trigger, the result may be pressure, stress or anxiety. It’s inevitable at some… Read more »
Do you struggle to speak up during meetings? Maybe you’re an introvert: you often have ideas that feel like they’re worth sharing, but it’s just not in your nature to readily speak out loud to a group. Or, perhaps your team members are at the opposite end of that scale: they’re extroverts who speak so… Read more »
Your happiness at work can be impacted by a wide range of factors – everything from the other people you associate with to the tools you use every day and even the look and design of your workspace. Are you feeling discontent, stress or continued dissatisfaction with your work environment? Frustration crops up for everyone,… Read more »
Success in your career – just like in all aspects of your life – is about growth. The best employers know and acknowledge this as they evaluate job candidates. They expect people who apply for their open jobs to have questions and a need to keep learning, to seek out mentors and advisors, and even… Read more »
The hidden job market isn’t really all that “hidden” at all. It’s actually quite self-explanatory: it refers to any jobs that employers do not advertise or publish publicly. What may surprise you is this: the hidden job market applies to a large percentage of open positions. Why? Because often, it’s less expensive and more reliable… Read more »
Getting a single solid job offer is an awesome accomplishment – and finding yourself with two or more is even better. Until you face the conundrum of which one to accept. It’s still a good problem to have, but you need to make a timely, professional decision or risk your reputation and the relationships you’ve… Read more »
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