When you spend a long time aspiring to get that dream job offer, it’s okay to let the fantasy run wild. As you compare companies and opportunities, it’s fine to get caught up in the prestige you’ll get, the fun you’ll have, and the money you’ll earn. But while your dream job is something that...
Back in the middle ages you still had many of the same career challenges that you have today. You could have been the world's finest painter, mason, or philosopher, but you still had to convince someone to pay you for it. After all, the Duke of Buckingham was probably busy knighting lords and you didn't...
You are entering a job interview feeling more nervous than a dog in a room full of rocking chairs. You usually do a good job answering the recruiter's questions, but draw blanks as soon as they get to the end and ask, "Any questions for us?" In your mind you are thinking of course I...
You’ve found an opening for your perfect job. But first you need to ace the interview. After confidently answering your interviewer's questions, you can tell she's impressed with your extensive knowledge and experience. Will you get an offer? Mid-interview, all signs point to yes. But before any other moves are made, that awkward moment arrives...
Editor's Note: Today I'm happy to have Terry Ford as our guest writer today. Terry Ford is a freelancer with over ten years of experience, she writes for Grammarly. Every time you begin a new job, it will take some getting used to. No one expects to show up on the first day like a...
Once the relief of having your job interview over with passes, that's when the subtle, tricky part begins. Negotiating the follow-up phase can present completely new challenges that you never considered while you were focused first on landing the interview, and then later on getting through the interview. During the follow-up phase, you want to...
It's now been over 4 years since the recession hit, and you've probably felt some effect of it by now. You might be in a job just because you need something to pay the bills. Or maybe you enjoy the job you're doing, but you're working at a pay rate that doesn't meet all your...
When searching for a job, people often tend to assume that it is only the employers who are interested in finding the best. While in some circumstances it comes out as such especially when you are desperately searching for a job, as an employee searching for a job, you are or should look for the...
Worried about getting caught up in the ever-more-sophisticated resume robot systems when you apply for a new job? It’s a legitimate concern. Today’s automatic resume checking systems – Applicant Tracking Systems or Automated Resume Screeners – are becoming better and better at screening out irrelevant candidates to help streamline the hiring process, especially for large...
You think that the way your Facebook and Twitter profiles look like is not important for the hiring manager who is reviewing your job application? You’re wrong! Employers are no longer limited to the resume, cover letter, and recommendation letters. They have access to much more information that reveals your character and interests. Why would...
