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10 Tricks to Prepare for Your Next Job Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook September 27, 2012 CommentOne of the top reasons for not getting hired is unpreparedness. When a company brings in a job candidate for an interview, they want to see that you have done your research on the company, and that you're prepared for what you'll be asked. If you truly want the job, doing the legwork to prepare for the interview should be no problem. Use these tips and tricks to help you maximize your chances of getting the job.
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7 Steps to Break Into a New Career With No Experience
Tweet Share on Facebook September 27, 2012 CommentSo, you're ready for the next step in your career only there's one little teeny tiny problem: You have no experience in your new chosen field. Believe it or not, your ship isn't quite sunk. There are ways to break into a new career even if it's something you've never done before.
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5 Choices That Can Advance—or Stall—Your Career
Tweet Share on Facebook September 27, 2012 CommentYou may have the right skills and work ethic to advance your career, but if you don't pay attention to certain x-factors, you'll be pushing a boulder up a mountain. Working hard means nothing if you aren't making the important decisions in these five key areas:
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How to Stay on the Hunt After Landing a Good Job
Tweet Share on Facebook September 26, 2012 CommentFirst, congratulations to the those of you who have landed a job recently. But guess what? Your job search isn't over. The economy is still unstable, in fact, it may never be stable. For you to feel like you have control over your career, you need to constantly keep your eyes open for your next great opportunity. You never want to get caught unprepared and unemployed again. By incorporating as many of these activities as possible into your already-busy schedule, you can ensure you have the visibility and strong connections to help you survive.
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5 Tips for Starting Your Own Business
Tweet Share on Facebook September 26, 2012 CommentAre you dissatisfied with your job, or reading the writing on the wall that suggests it may be time to think of your own exit strategy? If so, you are in good company. Mercer's What's Working survey, conducted in 2011 and surveying 2,400 workers in the United States over two quarters, found that "nearly one in three (32%) U.S. workers is seriously considering leaving his or her organization at the present time, up sharply from 23% in 2005."
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6 Reasons Employers Won't Share Why They Didn't Hire You
Tweet Share on Facebook September 26, 2012 CommentYou applied for the job, maybe even got an interview, but now you're staring at the rejection notice that just showed up in your email. You'd love to know why you didn't get the job, but the employer's note doesn't tell you anything about their reasons. And if you're like many job seekers, you might wonder why employers aren't more forthcoming about the reasons you didn't make the cut.
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5 Myths About Working With Recruiters
Tweet Share on Facebook September 25, 2012 CommentDespite continued high unemployment numbers, companies are hiring. Surprisingly, they are finding it difficult to find just the right people for positions that they need to fill. Recruiters, often called "headhunters," who took a huge hit when the economy tanked in 2008, are reporting that they are now busier than they have been in several years.
Working with a recruiter can be a great benefit in your job hunt, but only if you understand their role in the hiring process. Unfortunately, too many people have misconceptions about what they do, and how to motivate them to be your advocate. It's time to clear the air and bust some of the myths.
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6 Steps for Prepping Your Job for Your Vacation
Tweet Share on Facebook September 25, 2012 CommentWhile you may mentally have one foot out the door the weeks before your vacation, it's important for you to take the necessary steps to ensure everything runs smoothly in your absence.
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3 Tips for Job-Seeking Boomers Hoping to Combat Age Discrimination
Tweet Share on Facebook September 25, 2012 CommentRecently, the research and consulting firm Millennial Branding firm teamed up with the career networking site Beyond.com to survey more than 5,000 job seekers about their job search. And they found that Baby Boomers—folks in their late forties to sixties—are having the toughest time finding jobs compared to other generations.
According to the study's findings, Boomers are searching the longest compared to Generation X or Gen Y. In fact, 25 percent of Boomers have been hunting for jobs for more than a year, while only 17 percent of Gen X and 10 percent of Gen Y have waited more than one year to land a job.
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5 Tips for Managing a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Tweet Share on Facebook September 24, 2012 CommentRecently, Glassdoor published a ranking of the Top 25 Companies for Work-Life Balance. Based on employee commentary, this list reveals how seriously some companies take your work-life balance, personal initiatives, and personal interests.
However, what if your company didn't make the cut, and wouldn't come close to qualifying? What can you do for yourself to manage a good work-life balance and not go crazy?
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