9 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
Wednesday, 14/05/2014
6 job-search mistakes to avoid when finding your first job
Monday, 12/05/2014
You're eager to impress potential employers with your newly gotten experience and degree, but you're afraid that you might botch it. Here are some common job-search mistakes that trip up many new grads -- and tips for avoiding them.
6 ways hiring managers are spotting résumé lies
Monday, 12/05/2014
Thirty-eight percent of employees have embellished their job responsibilities at some point, and 18 percent have lied about their skills. Other common lies surrounded information about employment start and end dates, academic degrees, previous employers and job titles.
Update these 5 items on your résumé
Friday, 09/05/2014
After having the same haircut for a few years, it's always fun to change it up a bit. When a new season arrives, it's a good excuse to clean out the closet and update your wardrobe.
Thursday, 08/05/2014
How much do you love your job? We all know people who have happily found a compatible, lifelong profession and others who just can't seem to settle on one career path. Where do you fall along this spectrum? Take our quiz and find out!
What you can learn from not getting the job?
Thursday, 08/05/2014
Getting rejected is devastating and unnerving, and it's easy to obsess over what went wrong. Was the interview bad? Was the position filled internally? Instead of wallowing in self-doubt, take the opportunity to conduct an honest assessment. Don't be afraid to follow up and ask why you weren't the right fit. If you don't ask, you'll never know.
Get a job at the company you want
Wednesday, 07/05/2014
Job seekers often start their search by identifying the type of job they want before looking for companies that offer relevant positions. But what if you have your eye on a specific company you want to work for, and you're willing to do whatever it takes to become a part of that organization?
Résumé-writing tips for managers and executives
Monday, 28/04/2014
Job seekers often communicate a first impression through their résumés. In the newly updated edition of "Expert Résumés for Managers and Executives," authors Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark stress the importance of a strong résumé for all applicants.
Monday, 28/04/2014
As the book's introduction states, the authors are all for "cleanliness, accuracy and brevity." They want writers to select words that convey exact meaning -- an excellent idea on résumés when you want to make a big impression in a small space.
