When you're looking for a job, one of the issues that may come up is the idea of being overqualified for a position. In many cases, this seems like a completely ridiculous concept, after all, what employer doesn't want a very capable employee?
If you've been looking for a job for some time, you may be tempted to update your resume by making up experience that you don't actually have.
Most of us despise that dreaded word: "networking". There are very few people who are not daunted by the idea of networking.
Most of us hate that dreaded word: "networking." There are very few people who are not daunted by the idea of networking. It feels so embarrassing like you're going around asking people for a job. And you might feel like you're advertising the fact that you don't have a job. Plus, aren't you also making [...]
Interviews are a two-way conversation. While you're rehearsing how you're going to answer the company's questions, remember to make a list of the questions you are going to ask so you and your potential employer can make an informed decision about whether you can help each other succeed.
If you're going back on the job market after a major life change like a divorce, it's common to feel some anxiety. The same is true if you're re-entering the job market after being out of it for a long time. Maybe you've been raising children, or traveling. In all of these cases, your task is [...]
If you're like most people, you have to keep your job search under wraps while you work at your current company.
Losing your spouse is a difficult thing. Whether your spouse died after a long illness or the death came unexpectedly, facing life without your companion can be a difficult adjustment.
When you're searching for a new job, one of the things that many people discover is they need to update their current set of skills. If there's a position you want and it requires additional skills then why not learn it at home? Many people stop at this point, sure they don't have the training, [...]
It's not enough to have a good resume and cover letter. You also have to have an online presence through social media platforms like LinkedIn. Not only is it a site that HR representatives use to verify your resume information, it's a tool for forming connections with past and present coworkers, staying in touch for [...]
