It’s a new year and hope springs eternal. Hope for health, happiness, and perhaps a new job. Finding that new job, however, can be a daunting task. But nail down the fundamentals of a good job search and your pursuit will be easier and more productive. 1. Resume The foundation of any job search is […]
Asking questions in an interview is one of the most important things you can do. It enables you to gather valuable information and also allows you to control the direction of the interview to a certain degree. Here are 9 questions you should ask an interviewer. How would you define “success” for this position? Showing […]
Looking for a job can be a job itself. You’ll spend countless hours writing and formatting your resume, keeping up with job postings, practicing for interviews, researching companies, etc. It can be a lot of work to do it right. And while focusing on what you need to do to land that perfect job is […]
Salary is usually the most sensitive aspect of entertaining a new job offer. Through the entire interview process, one of the main things anyone wants to know is “how much does the job pay?” But everything you read regarding finding a new job says to never discuss salary, and if you do, don’t be the […]
The best time to look for a job is when you already have one. The main reason for this is that you can take your time and find a position that is a great fit. But you obviously need to take some precautions during a job search when you are already employed. Below are 7 […]
You’ve heard it said that content is king. And that may be true in most situations. But when it comes to resumes, formatting and layout are just as important. According to a recent study by TheLadders.com, recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds looking over a resume. And during those 6 seconds they make a […]
You just walked out of the building after a lengthy job interview and you are headed home. Your mind is replaying all of the questions you were asked and the answers you gave. Did they like you? Are you a good fit? All normal questions that each and every job candidate has. But the interview [...]
Everyone’s on Facebook to some degree or another. Some of us post updates multiple times per day. Others only post when we feel we have something important to say or have interesting information to provide. And others rarely post updates, ever. You just created an account so that your friends would stop bugging you! But […]
A recent survey from Manpower reported that up to 84% of workers are thinking about leaving their jobs. As we discuss in our eGuide, 6 Things You Can Do to Improve IT Contractor Retention, money is not always the driving factor in job dissatisfaction as this column from HR Morning also shows. Salary is still […]