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…
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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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Have you ever had a bad interview? Maybe you were too nervous, you couldn’t think of the right answers, or you didn’t prepare as much as you should have. Well, take comfort in knowing that regardless of how bad your interview was, it couldn’t possibly be as bad as these experiences below. In a recent…
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Have a phone interview coming up? Try these 10 tips! Take it Seriously While phone interviews can seem like less pressure, you should still take them just as seriously as in-person interviews. The method may be different, but the intended outcome is the same — to land that perfect new job. Be Prepared In the…
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Need a little help with your job hunt or career? Get advice from the (best-selling) pros. These four best-selling career books have topped the charts for their practical, insightful and sometimes unconventional advice. What Color is Your Parachute? By Richard N. Bolles Richard Bolles offers practical job-hunting advice for all career levels in this best-selling…
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As the saying goes – there’s more than one way to skin a cat. The same can be said for resumes. Different circumstances call for different resume types. So which is the best for you? Chronological Functional or Skills-based Combination What’s the Difference? Simply put – focus area. Each resume type focuses on a different…
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When writing a resume, it’s sometimes easy to get carried away and overlook the basics. With 2020 only three months away, now’s a great time to review your resume to ensure a solid foundation for the new year. Update the Basics Make sure your address and personal information are up-to-date and accurate. While you’re at…
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Walk into any interview, and you’re likely to hear this question: “Tell me about yourself?”
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Let’s face it – in today’s age, there’s little reason for any candidate to walk into an interview unprepared. The internet is filled with countless articles detailing the best answers to common interview questions (like this one, this one, and this one). While no two candidates’ responses will ever be the same, typical interview questions…
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With 2016 coming to an end, now is the perfect time to review and update your LinkedIn profile to prepare for the coming year. Much like your resume, your LinkedIn profile should reflect the most up-to-date information, including any recent accomplishments or new responsibilities. Stuck on what to write? This could be a sign that…
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