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Reference checks are an important part of the interview process. They provide the hiring company with key third party information about your qualifications as a candidate. A good job reference can help you secure a job offer. A bad one, on the other hand, could potentially cost you a job. As you’re applying to jobs […]
If you’re reading this article, you may be at your wit’s end when it comes to your job search. Maybe you’ve applied for hundreds of jobs, followed every tip when it comes to resume writing, interview preparation, and even have a good set of contacts to be your references. But after all of that work […]
You were shortlisted for an interview. You scheduled an initial screening call with a recruiter. It’s a company that you like and you’re excited for the call. But then, the scheduled call time comes and it’s…crickets. Your recruiter missed the phone interview. You’re disappointed and not sure what it means or what you should do. […]
For many people, working in the business world is just about the worst thing that they could imagine doing with their lives. Some people know themselves well enough to recognize this before even entering the working world. Other people come to realize that they hate business after working in that world for many years. If […]
Starting a new job should be an exciting time. You’re embarking on a new journey at a new place with people that you chose to work with. However, not all jobs end up being as great as you expect them to be. And there are times when cracks emerge early after starting a new position. […]
Having a boss who doesn’t communicate effectively can create a frustrating experience at work. Poor communication can lead to roles and responsibilities becoming unclear, and thus make it difficult to know what effectiveness in your job really looks like. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you’re working for a boss that doesn’t […]
Having a boss who doesn’t communicate effectively can create a frustrating experience at work. Poor communication can lead to roles and responsibilities becoming unclear, and thus make it difficult to know what effectiveness in your job really looks like. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you’re working for a boss that doesn’t […]
Starting a new job should be an exciting time. You’re embarking on a new journey at a new place with people that you chose to work with. However, not all jobs end up being as great as you expect them to be. And there are times when cracks emerge early after starting a new position. […]
Reference checks are an important part of the interview process. They provide the hiring company with key third party information about your qualifications as a candidate. A good job reference can help you secure a job offer. A bad one, on the other hand, could potentially cost you a job. As you’re applying to jobs […]
If you’re reading this article, you may be at your wit’s end when it comes to your job search. Maybe you’ve applied for hundreds of jobs, followed every tip when it comes to resume writing, interview preparation, and even have a good set of contacts to be your references. But after all of that work […]
You were shortlisted for an interview. You scheduled an initial screening call with a recruiter. It’s a company that you like and you’re excited for the call. But then, the scheduled call time comes and it’s…crickets. Your recruiter missed the phone interview. You’re disappointed and not sure what it means or what you should do. […]
If you’re applying for jobs, there’s a good chance that you’ll get recruiters reaching out to to schedule a screening interview (in some cases, even an automated phone screening). But what happens if you’re in a meeting at your current job, or otherwise away from your phone, and find that you have a missed call […]
For many people, working in the business world is just about the worst thing that they could imagine doing with their lives. Some people know themselves well enough to recognize this before even entering the working world. Other people come to realize that they hate business after working in that world for many years. If […]
You’re in a 1:1 with your boss and you get yet another big assignment. Later that day, an email comes in and there’s more work for you to do. You’re working far beyond normal work day hours but you look around and don’t feel like your co-workers are doing the same. What’s going on? Feeling […]
If you’ve been in the working world for a while and find that you have seemed to hate every job that you’ve gotten, you’re probably wondering what’s going on. You might be asking yourself if you’re the problem. If you haven’t found the right job yet. Or if work really just sucks that much. To […]
If you’ve been unsuccessfully searching for a job for some time, you may hit a point where you just throw up your hands and say to yourself “there are no jobs!” To that end, we went to a variety of career experts and them questions about what to do if you’re running into roadblocks on […]
References available upon request is a common term that you may come across when you’re searching for jobs. But what does it really mean? And is it necessary to put the term on a resume, cover letter, or on other area in a job application? To answer those questions, we sourced recommendations from a variety […]
Career setbacks can feel devastating. It may even feel like you’ll never be able to bounce back and that your career is ruined. And if you find yourself in a situation where you had a major career setback, you may be wondering where to go from here. To that end, we sourced responses from a […]
The job search process can be difficult and frustrating. You spend hours looking for jobs that fit what your criteria. When you find one, you thoughtfully submit an application, customize your resume, and submit a cover letter. If you’re lucky, then you may get invited to interview and then get your references checked. And, after […]
Even in a good economy, it can feel impossible to find a job at times. Remote work, for all of the positive it brings, has made the job search market all the more competitive, as you’re now competing against hundreds of candidates from all across the globe for remote positions. For on-site positions, it can […]
A relatively common question that you should be prepared to answer in a job interview is “how would your friends describe you”. It’s a bit of a different one in that it isn’t focused as much on your specific experience or work history, but is more of a probing question around how people perceive your […]
While working in an office is probably the most common working path in our current knowledge economy, it doesn’t mean that it’s for everyone. Take my five year old, for example. He is the most active child I have every encountered. Absolutely full of energy, extremely physical, and always on the move. Yes, he’s only […]