Archive for February 2020
Resume Advice from a Career Expert
What do real-life recruiters think when they look at resumes? Business Insider found out when they showed career expert Amanda Augustine from TopResume seven resumes. Tips & Things to Avoid Augustine’s advice can be distilled into the following key tips: Put your most important selling points at the top of your resume. Education is not…
Read MoreAnswer This: “Where do you see yourself in five years?”
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” Does this question fill you with anxiety? It’s actually pretty easy to answer once you know what the hiring manager is looking for. What do hiring managers want to hear? Let’s cut to the chase. Hiring managers ask this question to determine a few key things about…
Read MoreHow to Self-Promote: 3 Easy Steps
Working hard, but still not getting ahead? Stop letting your results speak for themselves. You need to learn how to self-promote. Are you cringing already? Self-promotion doesn’t come naturally to everyone. It can feel boastful and arrogant, especially since modesty is often conflated with being a ‘nice person’. But let’s stop that way of thinking…
Read MoreInterview Tips: Show That You Want the Job
You’re sitting in an interview for a job you want… really, really want. How can you showcase your eagerness to land this role without appearing desperate for any old job? Follow these tips! Express Yourself Clearly A common interview question, “Why do you want this job?”, is a perfect opportunity to showcase your eagerness for…
Read MoreDo You Have to Give Two Weeks Notice?
Sometimes you find the perfect job only to be told they need you to start asap – as in, tomorrow! What do you do if you’re already employed? Do you have to give your current employer two weeks’ notice? Well, the short answer is no. According to Drew Lunt at Employment Law Handbook, there are…
Read MoreInterview Tips: Advice From a Harvard Career Advisor
How can you properly prepare for a job interview? Linda Spencer, the Assistant Director of the Office of Career Services at Harvard, gives some practical advice useful to job-hunters of any age.
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: 5 Colorful Resume Templates
Do you want to stand out in a crowded pool of applicants? While the content of your resume is the surest way to make a statement, the overall design ultimately makes the first impression. Get your next boss’ attention with these FREE creative resume templates from Canva.
Read MoreThe Dos and Don’ts of Adjusting to A New Job
Starting a new job can be intimidating and filled with uncertainty. There’s always an adjustment period when you’re learning the ropes at a new job, and getting to know — well, everything! Try these tips to help ease into your new position. Before You Start Do mentally prepare before your first day at a new…
Read MoreShould You Quit? 5 Signs You Should Leave Your Job
Knowing when to quit your job can be a struggle. Consider these 5 signs that it’s time to find a new job. You Dread Going to Work Everyone suffers from workplace burnout from time-to-time, but if you’ve been struggling with on-going low spirits and depression caused by workplace dissatisfaction, it’s time to move on. Prioritize…
Read MoreHow To Describe Yourself in One Word
Asking job candidates to describe themselves (or more specifically, to describe themselves in one word) is a pretty common personality-based interview question without a straightforward way to answer: it depends. According to Peggy McKee at Work It Daily, the answer depends on the position’s primary function, and the necessary qualities required to get the job…
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