I personally started working at a very young age. Honestly, not because my family needed it, but simply because my parents always highly respected the value of work. So even before starting high school, my parents offered me a small sum of money in case I wanted to mow the lawn, instead of having the gardener do it. I remember
Continue reading Even the best employees can find themselves out of work due to a reduction in force. That’s especially the case in a down economy. That said, hiring managers sometimes have a bias against job seekers who are unemployed, so you will want to prepare to answer interview questions about your layoff. You do not want interviewers to see a layoff
Continue reading Storytelling for Career Success How changing the narratives you tell yourself can help you take control of your professional path One of the key lessons I learned is that nearly all of us underestimate the control we have over our careers. At times, nearly everyone feels stuck in the middle—even CEOs, who perceive they must answer to investors, their board,
Continue reading Facebook, not LinkedIn, may be the key to finding your next job. Facebook has always been a great place to connect with family and friends about all things social. Now, it’s also an effective way to connect with your next potential employer. Facebook open new job features where employers can post jobs directly to their company page or a specific
Continue reading Source:Oberlo In business, it’s about who you know. In today’s business, it’s about who you know on the Internet. Making company connections is no longer as simple as shaking hands after a golf game, or exchanging calling cards over a beer. Everyone and everything is online, and businesses are rushing to keep up on every available platform. One such platform
Continue reading How to Get a Job as a Fresher (11 Easy Tips to Get There Faster) Now that you’ve even announced your completion of graduation on your social media, it’s time for the next venture – finding a job as a fresher. You have a lot of companies in mind, and you even got in touch with a few. You’re doing everything
Continue reading How to Write a Resume During COVID-19 If you’re out of work due to the impact of COVID-19, you may be searching for jobs available now. Starting a job search can feel overwhelming, especially given the current circumstances. There are, however, several steps you can take to give yourself the best opportunity for success. One of the most important things you
Continue reading COVID-19 CAREER TIPS Tips for Asking Friends and Family for Job Search Help Asking family and friends for job search help is a great way to hear about job opportunities. Your friends and family care about you, and most of them will gladly help you in any way they can. However, there are ways to reach out to friends and
Continue reading Job Interview Questions, Answers, and Tips to Prepare Do you have a job interview coming up? Are you prepared? The best way to get ready for an interview is to take the time to review the most common interview questions you will most likely be asked, along with examples of the best answers. Knowing what you’re going to say
Continue reading Staying informed is the best way to stay ahead in your job search during these uncertain times. The COVID-19 crisis has hit every business in several ways, and the job market is no exception. For job seekers, understanding how the situation is impacting the overall hiring process is imperative to prepare for a job search in the right direction. So,
Continue reading 27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based During WORK FORM HOME or ALLTIME It’s easy to get confused when it comes to health and nutrition. Even qualified experts often seem to hold opposing opinions. Yet, despite all the disagreements, a number of wellness tips are well supported by research. Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are
Continue reading You have submitted a job application or sent your resume to a company you’d love to interview with, but youhaven’t heard back. What should you do next? You can either wait patiently, presuming the employer will contact you if they are interested, or you can choose to follow up with the hiring manager. Should You Follow Up? Following up in
Continue reading Building Your Profile, Your Connections, Your Future So many ways exist for job seekers to improve their job search using LinkedIn. More and more employers use LinkedIn to post job listings and reach out to possible candidates. At the same time, many LinkedIn users credit the site with being a primary platform for connecting and networking with people in their
Continue reading Think you’re aces but still not getting the jobs you’re after? It could be that you’re just not standing out, you haven’t made your credentials relevant to the job at hand, or you don’t seem to want it badly enough. Those are the key findings from a recent survey of career consultants. Hundreds of career advisers from across North America
Continue reading Warning Signs Your Career Needs a Makeover Is your career in need of a makeover? Do you feel like your professional life is at a standstill? Is it time to upskill your credentials so you can move your career forward? How do you know when it’s time to seriously consider whether you’re stuck in a career or a job, and
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