Preparing for Your Job Search: 7 Things to Do Before Graduation
Akin to preparing for college before you graduated from high school, it’s important to start preparing for your job search before you graduate from college. Here are 7 steps to take prior to receiving...
View ArticleThe Right & Wrong Ways To Respond After Not Getting A Job
Chances are good that during your job search you will go through the job interview process many times. Although job interviews are a positive sign that a company is interested in you, it is not a...
View ArticleMeme Monday: Overly Attached Girlfriend
Welcome back to Meme Monday. Today’s lesson? Stop creeping out the hiring managers. The meme: Overly Attached Girlfriend The scenario: You made it to the in-person interview (congrats on that, by the...
View Article5 Ways to Save Time During Your Job Search
As with most things in life, the more organized you are, the more productive. This is especially true for a job search. We always hear that looking for a job can be full-time work. But what if you’re...
View ArticleWhy Won’t Employers Call me Back? (And Should I Take it Personally?)
We’ve all been there. You leave an interview feeling positively giddy that you nailed it. It’s only a matter of days, maybe less, until the employer calls you back with a job offer. But after a week...
View ArticleHow to Get a Job After You’ve Burned All Your Bridges
By the time you’ve been around the professional block a few times, you’ve probably acquired an adversary or two – a co-worker or boss you just couldn’t click with or downright disliked. Don’t feel too...
View ArticleHow to Score Your Dream Job – Even When The Company Isn’t Hiring
If you’re one of those people who only applies for jobs that are advertised, here’s something you should know: employers are increasingly bypassing the conventional channels and going directly to...
View ArticleHow to Know If You’re Qualified For A Job Before You Apply
There’s a lot of advice out there that says to go ahead and apply for jobs even when you’re not sure you’re qualified. This can be great advice in some situations. But let’s be honest, no amount of...
View ArticleThe Secret to Standing Out When Applying for a Competitive Job
When you’re applying for a job, standing out from the crowd is always a challenge. But, this tough task can suddenly seem insurmountable when you’re applying for an extremely competitive position....
View ArticleDo These Five Things to Improve Your Resume Right Now
If you’re like most people, you hear the word “resume” and let out an exhausted groan. I totally get it—resumes can be a pain. Condensing all of your skills and professional experience into a document...
View ArticleHow to Banish Fear From Your Job Search
Dry mouth. Shaky knees. Sweaty palms. Butterflies in your stomach. They’re all a part of your job search. And, nobody can really blame you. There’s definitely a fair share of fear, stress, and anxiety...
View ArticleUse the Right Words to Create an Amazing Resume
Writing an impressive and impactful resume can be a challenge. When you’re so wrapped up in trying to cram every single highlight of your professional history onto a neatly-packaged page, the last...
View ArticleThe Right Way to Follow Up After a Job Interview
So you’ve finished the job interview for your dream job (or—at least—a great job) and as far as you’re concerned, you nailed the job interview! It’s only a matter of time before they call you with an...
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