Congrats on your new job! You got an offer and your first day on the job is coming up! Now what? In addition to knowing what will happen on day one, we have also assembled a few ideas to help boost your confidence and adjust your mindset for starting a new job. When you’re mentally […]
Four Questions to Ask Yourself First It’s one thing to show up every day to work on time and do the work. It’s another thing to exceed expectations so you can get a promotion. If you think you are ready to ask for a promotion, first, start by asking yourself four main questions: Have I […]
Want to stand out in the applicant pool as you look for your next job? Time to create an attention-getting resume! The trick is to make your resume rich with qualifications, accomplishments, and content that relate to the industry and career you have in mind. Review these five steps for creating an attention-getting resume, plus […]
During an interview, most employers ask the classic question: “Why should we hire you?” This question enables your potential employer to learn how you view yourself, your attitude, and if you qualify for the position. This classic question may be worded in different ways, for example: Why are you the best person for this position? […]
If you are looking for a new job, you know what outstanding skills and talents you have to offer your future employer. The only thing that stands between you and your dream job is the dreaded interview process. The following is a list of five common mistakes you will want to avoid in order to […]
Are you preparing for job interviews or looking to improve your interviewing techniques? If so, remember to work on closing the interview with positivity, enthusiasm and your pitch for the company to hire you. Closing is a classic sales tactic that leaves the interviewers with a good impression and memory of you. Job interviews usually […]
When you’re holding a job and looking for a job at the same time, you can feel stretched to your limits. Even if you’re not currently employed, the time you have can quickly disappear, never to be recaptured. That’s where time management comes in. Time management will help job seekers like you focus on your […]
Looking for a job can cause stress and take a lot of energy, but when you have the right mindset, approach, and strategies to cope with overwhelm, you can go from searching for a job to settling into a new one in less time than you think. Research When you’re feeling anxious, knowledge is power. […]
Now more than ever, employers have an increased motivation to retain existing employees and recruit new ones. That includes everyone from Millennials to working parents. Parents have been hit especially hard with the demands the pandemic has placed on them, such as hybrid and online school and children needing to quarantine—and that is on top […]
Temporary, seasonal, or contract jobs offer several advantages to the people who are willing to perform these positions. For one, you can get experience doing different things in a variety of industries. Two, you can choose a shift that you’d like to work. And three, you may step into a temp-to-hire role and find yourself […]