Entry-level jobs typically have few prerequisites, but there are some skills that are useful in almost every entry-level position. Once you’ve mastered these skills, you’re ready to jump in to the details of your new job. You probably already have had some experience in each of these areas from school and life, but if you …
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Work experience gives teenagers valuable benefits, including learning responsibility and professionalism, building their resume and college applications, as well as developing skills in conflict resolution and problem-solving. Applying for your first job as a teenager can feel both exciting and daunting. Applying for the job is only the first step; it’s the interview that will …
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The Hcareers fit score combines your personal job preferences as well as machine learning technology to recommend jobs that are the best fit for you. This technology helps you determine how well you stack up against a particular job opportunity. Before you access the Hcareers fit score assessment you must have a registered account. After completing the registration process navigate to …
You were so excited! After all the time and effort you dedicated to your job, you were up for a promotion. This was it, the acknowledgment you’ve been waiting for (and deserved). Alas, the excitement quickly turned to disappointment when the word came down that your promotion was not in the cards. The company selected …
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Once you’ve written your resume, writing the cover letter can feel like more of the same. After all, both the resume and cover letter are supposed to persuade the reader that you’re the best person for a particular job. However, the cover letter has its own format and covers less ground than the resume. The …
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Are you a helicopter boss? Or what some call a micromanager? You may not recognize the signs, but it’s highly likely that your employees do and they’re beginning to tire of it. It’s affecting their productivity as well as their attitude in the workplace. How do you know if you’re micromanaging? Here are 10 questions …
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The importance of interpersonal skills for workplace success cannot be overemphasized. Thus, most recent jobs don’t require educational and technical proficiency alone, interpersonal skills have become a necessary qualification for almost all jobs. Interpersonal skill is a term that refers to our ability to communicate, build trust-based relationships and work well with others. We can …
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We’re currently in a job seeker market, which can mean that job seekers get more than one job offer. If you are ever in this situation, no matter what type of market we are in, you want to make sure you approach declining a job offer or offers professionally. You never know if one day …
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Job candidates are often passed over for job opportunities for which they are perfectly qualified. It’s just one of many real-life examples of the adage “life isn’t fair.” But for what it’s worth, at some point in life there will be at least one job for which we think we’re the ideal candidate and for …
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A tough interview question can quickly transform you from a strong applicant into a befuddled mess—if you’re unprepared for it. But when you plan ahead for answering these tough questions, you can sail through them and wow your interviewer. Here are five common but tough interview questions, and plus tips on how to answer them. …
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