It happens to everyone at some point: your boss says no to your proposal, or your fellow team members nix your great idea. It can be a crushing feeling to be rejected at work, but there is a silver lining.
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?
Most of us despise that dreaded word: "networking". There are very few people who are not daunted by the idea of networking.
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 [...]
Whether you have years of professional experience, or are just applying for an entry-level position, going to an interview can be daunting. You may have the education or skills, but you want to make sure that they translate well during the interview process.
As an upcoming graduate, you have a lot of things to be thinking about; classes, tests, finals, internships, job interviews, along with creating cover letters and resumes so that you can apply for those jobs and internships.
If you're like most people, you have to keep your job search under wraps while you work at your current company.
Are you a baby boomer that still has a passion for working? Do you like to keep your mind and body stimulated with the tasks involved with being in the workforce? Does age or society try to dictate that it’s time to retire, yet your heart says otherwise?
You walk in the door, and you have about 15 minutes to two hours to make a good first impression on a recruiter. That being said, the person seated across from you will form perceptions about your personality and suitability for the job in the first five minutes.
