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The 10 Worst Things About Job Hunting
Tweet Share on Facebook April 23, 2012 Comment (18)Looking for a job is rarely fun, but looking in today's job market is especially difficult. Sometimes, it's downright unpleasant. Here are the 10 worst things about job hunting in today's market:
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5 Essential Tips When Using a Resume Template
Tweet Share on Facebook April 19, 2012 Comment (9)Most people will tell you not to use a resume template, but the fact is that most people do. It's a quick and easy way to create a resume, allowing you to focus on what's most important: the content. The downside is that your resume will look like all the rest. Fortunately, there's a balance, if you know how to use these templates resourcefully. Consider these five tips for getting your resume in line:
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5 Ways to Find an Amazing Mentor
Tweet Share on Facebook April 19, 2012 Comment (1)Finding a mentor is helpful at any stage in your career. The question is, "How and where do you find a willing industry pro to mentor you?"
Answer: Everywhere.
Everybody could benefit from the helpful guidance of a mentor. Whether you're searching for an industry pro to bounce ideas off of or simply looking for someone open to sharing general business advice, it's never a bad idea to widen the scope of your current network by directly seeking out those you admire professionally.
The question is, "How do you make their acquaintance in the first place?" Try one or more of the following:
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The 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask
Tweet Share on Facebook April 18, 2012 Comment (44)When your interviewer wraps up your job interview by asking if you have any questions, you might think that he or she is finished assessing you, but that's not quite the case. Interviewers draw conclusions about you based on the questions you ask—or don't ask. You don't want to give the impression that you're not very interested in the job, or that you're only concerned about the compensation. Instead, ask about the work, company, and team. Here are 10 great questions for your interviewer:
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8 Beliefs That Are Stalling Your Career
Tweet Share on Facebook April 18, 2012 Comment (16)If you'd like to do better in your career, it's worth asking yourself if your own work beliefs are holding you back. Here are eight common misconceptions that can keep you from getting the projects, jobs, promotions, and the salary you'd like:
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10 Smart Things New Grads Should Do to Get a Job
Tweet Share on Facebook April 18, 2012 Comment (5)Job seekers, particularly those just finishing school, have a lot more control over their situations than they acknowledge. Even in a competitive economy, there are steps to take to help land a new job successfully. Check these off your list to get on the road to job search success:
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7 Ways to Sharpen Your Leadership Skills
Tweet Share on Facebook April 17, 2012 Comment (4)Very few people describe themselves as natural born leaders. It takes buckets of self-confidence and a dash of moxie to get others to follow your lead. But you don't exactly need to grab the microphone to exude leadership. Leadership is a skill; one that can be learned and developed. Strong leadership skills will help you score more responsibility at work, which means higher chances of a promotion, increased salary, and growth opportunity overall.
So, if you want to give your boss more reasons to promote you, consider doing at least one of the following each work day:
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The Online Resources You Must Use for Recruiters to Find You
Tweet Share on Facebook April 17, 2012 Comment (4)You may or may not work directly with a recruiter to find a job. But outside your list of usual contacts there are many recruiters who are working to fill specific roles. They could be scouring the Internet for profiles that fit their clients' needs, or calling companies that employ the talent they seek.
To be found by industry recruiters, it's essential to either come recommended from a colleague, or to have an online presence that shows you have the specific experience their clients seek. Are you positive that these recruiters can find you?
Here's how to be found online:
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5 Resume Statements That Prove You're Fit For the Job
Tweet Share on Facebook April 16, 2012 Comment (11)Determining how to communicate your value in a resume and prove that you are an employer's bottom-line solution can often cause anxiety.
While it's critical to focus on measurable achievements, your resume should also look beyond numbers and relate soft skills that you've applied to projects and interactions. These soft skills directly tie into your emotional fitness, and ultimately, demonstrate your cultural fit with your target employer.
Proving emotional fitness means you show your resilience and strength in areas that often directly impact business, including:
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The Right Questions to Ask at Your Next Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook April 16, 2012 Comment (14)At the end of every job interview, you will generally be asked if you have any questions. And while by doing this, the interviewer may seem like he or she is finished assessing you and is ready to focus on what you want to know, that's not quite the case. Interviewers pay attention to the sorts of questions you ask (or don't ask) and draw conclusions about you based on them.
