From a very young age, we’re asked what we want to be when we grow up. As kids, it’s a fun question to answer: a firefighter, an astronaut, a teacher, a racecar driver, someone famous! But as we grow up, that question becomes far more difficult to answer. How do you even begin to decide? […]
After putting in the time and going through the interview process, which can seem grueling at times, you’ve managed to get not one but multiple job offers. Congratulations! Take a moment to feel good about that — you’ve earned it! But then you need to make a decision. You can only do one job at […]
Technology has transformed how people look and apply for jobs, and nowhere is this more true than in the gig economy. This includes the companies, apps and people who provide rideshare services, food/grocery delivery, and even low-skill clerical tasks, that allows them the ability to work “on-demand.” On the one hand, this is a great […]
Looking for a job can be so frustrating. You spend all this time polishing your resume, doing everything you can to write the perfect cover letter and answer all the interview questions correctly and if things don’t fall into place quickly, it can feel a little hopeless. We’ve all been there. But the good news […]
If you’re in the process of looking for a new job, you’ve done all the regular prep work: Your resume has been updated and a few different versions have been created; you’ve written a few cover letters; you’ve made sure your references are ready to put in a good word on your behalf. But have […]
It’s the season of resolutions, new beginnings, clean slates and the promise of making a new start. It stands to reason that January is a great time to start — or start looking for — a new job! After the holiday rush, the end-of-the-year deadlines and all that comes with closing out the books, companies […]
Gone are the days where people start a job right out of college, or high school, and stay in the position or with the company until it’s time to retire. Some people are more goal-oriented and look to advance their career, moving up the corporate ladder and reach for higher titles — and pay! — […]
Whether you’ve been looking for a while or just starting out on the search to find a new job, it can feel like an endless series of sending off resumes and applications, waiting and waiting for something to happen. It can be tiring and frustrating to say the least! But there’s an easier way: Consider […]
The world has changed in the past few years: Now, instead of worrying about making it in time for an in-person interview and dreading getting lost or stuck in traffic, many employers are opting for phone interviews, at least for the first round. There are some challenges with phone interviews. The person you’re speaking with […]
Congratulations! You’ve landed an interview for a job that sounds like a perfect fit for your experience, interests and career. But you know, deep down, that other people have the same feeling. Their resumes might be similar to yours. And you know the company will be interviewing other people for the same position. Don’t worry! […]
