Is your current job leaving you feeling blue? Even the best jobs have the chance to turn into something you no longer yearn for. Some say all good things must come to an end, but in the case of a bad job, it’s best not to put off your departure. In spite of the economy, …
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How To Deal With 5 Common Job Application Worries
During the job application process, there are so many little things to keep track of that it’s easy to become stressed. Do you write a handwritten note or send an email? How soon after submitting your job application should you follow up? It would be easier if these questions had black-and-white answers, but the truth …
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Most Commonly Ignored Job Search Tips by Job Hunters
There are endless lists of job search tips on the Internet. You probably glance over many of them thinking, “That’s nothing important.” But the tips you hear over and over again actually include the most valuable job search advice. That’s why they get repeated by so many writers. Here are five common job search tips …
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How To Answer 4 Outrageous Job Interview Questions
“Which kitchen utensil would you be?” “How would you direct someone on how to cook an omelet?” “Have you ever stolen a pen from work?” Job interviews are tough no matter what questions the interviewer asks, but interview questions like these can certainly throw job seekers into a loop. In this case, these wacky questions …
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Tricks For Nailing The Unexpected Job Interview
Have you ever had a hiring manager call you and ask if you’re available for a phone interview right now? Sometimes, a job interview can sneak up on you—literally. Phone interviews are commonly used by hiring managers to contact job candidates who aren’t local. But, it’s not always about location. Employers frequently use phone interviews …
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How to Find the Right People to Network With
The importance of networking is ingrained in the brains of both college students and young professionals. From the first lecture on your future profession, advisors, professors, and alumni begin to gently hint that networking connections will be the most important influence in landing a job. Sounds pretty simple, right? Not necessarily. Although you know networking …
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5 Must-Ask Questions Before Exiting A Job Interview
Think an interview is a one-way street? Think again. One of the biggest mistakes a job seeker can make is not asking any questions at a job interview. An interviewer will almost always ask you at the end of the meeting if you have any questions—say no, and you look ill-prepared, uninformed, and uninterested. Say …
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What You May Be Ignoring In Your Job Search
You did your research, tailored your resume, and applied for a great position. You may have even scored an interview, come prepared, and impressed the interviewer. Now it’s just time to play the waiting game, right? Wrong! If you’re sitting around waiting for your dream job to find you, you’re ignoring a crucial part of …
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Volunteering Your Way to a Job
It’s no secret the job market is tough. But whether you’ve been unemployed for two months or two years, you can still gain new skills, and fill gaps in your resume and network, all the while giving back to your community through volunteering. Long gone are the days when volunteering meant working in a soup …
A Guide to Workplace Friendships
Most people spend at least 40 hours a week with their co-workers, so it is significant to have positive relationships with the people around them. According to a 2010 Randstad Work Watch Survey, 66 percent of working adults believe company culture is very important to the success of their organization. The pros of workplace friendships …