So you have managed to successfully stand out from dozens of applicants and you have been called for an interview. As much as writing your cover letter and resume were difficult, a job interview can easily make even the most composed of individuals nervous. For many, job interviews feel like they’re “do or die”, and feeling as if
Recruiters and hiring managers have seen every trick and gimmick in the book when it comes to interviews. Sometimes they work – but when it comes down to it, whether you’re wearing purple stilettos stilettos or looking the interviewer in the eye, it’s the content of the interview that matters in the long run.
When I found myself unhappy after a few months at my first and began actively looking for a new role, I had a much clearer understanding of what I wanted and went about my job search process in totally different way than I had a few years earlier. This time around, I was looking to
Ready to get your dream job? It’s a complex process involving more than completing an application andnailing the interview. As the saying goes, the devil is in the details, and it’s definitely true for making a standout impression. If it seems like your job search is slow and unsuccessful, you may be making one of several common job search mistakes
Finding a new job is a challenge in itself, but when you’re trying to find a role that’s 1,000 – or even 100 – miles away, some new challenges arise. Most often, these challenges take the form of hiring manager biases, which stem from the concern that the hiring process will be lengthened by considering
Itching to move on from your job? Even if you’ve been dubbed a “job-hopper” by your parents, friends, or even HR departments, fear not – you don’t have deep-set commitment issues that require therapy (not yet, anyway). The truth is, you’re not alone. The average employee under the age of 30 changes jobs an
Do you tend to hover in the background at work, choosing to speak up when the time feels right? Are you just too nice to speak your mind – or maybe even too nervous? If so, you’ve likely felt at one point or another that your naturally passive personality is holding you back in your
Nobody likes painful break-ups, but every once in a while you know that it’s in your best interest to end it (cue Boys II Men). If you’ve been unhappy at work and you’ve tried to make it better to no avail, it might be time to move on. Here are ten signs it’s time to
Wondering just how accurate your personality test results are? Dr. Kerry Schofield explains more about the science behind personality types. Humans like classifications and categories. It’s a feature of the way our brains function – we have limited processing capacity, so we group things together in order to simplify information. This has a lot of problems associated
Did you get the memo? Job security is a thing of the past… kind of like shoulder pads and power suits. In this day and age, it’s important to keep growing. Pump up that resume. Build your network. Be ready to leap when it’s time. In other words? Keep the flame alive in your career. Whether
The dreaded midlife crisis. It’s a time of change as your roles in every part of life seem to be changing. Maybe you’re realizing that as you’re getting closer to retirement, you still haven’t had a chance to accomplish some of your career-related dreams.No matter what your age, you still want to love what you
MINNEAPOLIS — Senia Mae Tuominen was an engineer in her first career. “I did fantastic in school, graduated at the top of my class,” she said. “When I started to do the work, I was miserable. I hated being in a cube, I hated being in a corporation. I wound up getting sick from pressure
Q: I should have had something in place 20 years ago for retirement. Now at 47, I realize that 67 is not too far away. Any recommendations on financial institutions that could assist me on this delayed retirement? A. Starting at mid-career does make it harder to save because you’ll generally need to put away
Money shouldn’t be the only motivator when deciding on a career, and taking a job solely because the pay is appealing can increase the likelihood that the job will not work for you in the long run. Moreover, a potential employer will most likely sense it if you’re not passionate about your role. “During
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is turning to another asset in addition to its strategic oil reserve to help pay for a budget deal: Congress and the Obama administration want to sell federal airwaves after an auction earlier this year set records. The Federal Communications Commission needs to begin an auction of 30 megahertz of airwaves
Q: I have a new co-worker who has a good background and is generally a good addition to the team. But she has a habit of being dismissive of my approach to doing our work. How do I deal with this? A: You’ll need to be your own best advocate. Start by being specific about
PITTSBURGH — As long as there have been work-issued mobile devices, businesses have turned a blind eye — or an inconsistent one — to a thorny issue underlying the unspoken expectation for employees with those phones and laptops: always be on call. Now federal labor regulators may revise a standard governing what amount of time
If you were to draw out your ideal career path, would it look more like a tree than a straight line? Do you like to avoid being painted with just one brush? Then you, my friend, just may be a Multipotentialite. What, pray tell, is that? Wikipedia describes Multipotentiality as “An educational and psychological term
Congrats, Grad! You finished finals, made it through the graduation ceremony (hopefully without falling on your face while receiving your diploma), and you’re ready to start your first job. Now what? The advice from Career Services tends to stop once you accept an offer, and many new grads find themselves lost in their first position.
Have you ever felt ‘boxed in’ in your job, unable to showcase your true talent or full potential? Have you been itching to submit your ideas to enhance your company’s cloud infrastructure, or become involved in marketing’s next roll out but unclear of how to become your own personal change agent? We’ve all been there
