During a job interview, you may be asked why the company should hire you. Since it can be hard to put into words what exactly makes you the best fit for a job, you want to put some thought into the answer before you go in for your interview. Research and focus will help you craft something that will thoroughly answer their question. Here are the things to remember when answering why you should be hired at a position: Continue reading “To Get the Job Offer, You Have To Know Why They Should Hire You”
Turning Your “Greatest Weakness” into Your Greatest Strength
When preparing for a job interview, you need to be ready for questions the hiring manager is likely to ask you. While some job interviews will contain questions that seem to come out of left field (“If you were asked to unload a 747 full of jelly beans, what would you do?” is a real question that has been asked), others are questions you can expect and prepare for. “What is your greatest weakness?” is a common question for which you should prepare an answer. Continue reading “Turning Your “Greatest Weakness” into Your Greatest Strength”
3 Ways To Make The Most Of A Networking Event
Networking is a vital part of any job search. Of course, going to something like a networking event can be a bit overwhelming, especially if it is your first time. Luckily, there are some things you can do to make sure you get the most out of the event, even if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed when you get there. CAREEREALISM gives you three bits of advice that can help you at http://bit.ly/1j2evLQ.
Breaking Out From The Unemployment Blues
Are you dealing with the unemployment blues? If you have been unemployed for a prolonged period of time, there is a good chance that you are feeling less than good about your chances of finding a new job. Luckily, there are ways to feel better about both yourself and your job prospects; CAREEREALISM has some great advice on what you can do to feel better, get more active and get motivated in your job search. http://bit.ly/1rYETcq
How To Make 2015 Your Best Year Yet
It is almost the New Year and it is time to get 2015 off to the right start. While you will make resolutions of all types, when it comes to your professional life you want to make ones that you won’t only stick to, but that will help you grow. Here are three resolutions that are going to help you improve your professional life in the New Year. Continue reading “How To Make 2015 Your Best Year Yet”
Ace Your Annual Review!
For many employees, the end of the year means that annual reviews are just around the corner. While annual reviews are a part of corporate life, they should not be taken for granted as they can serve as a way for you to reflect on where you are and where you want to be. Below are some steps you can take to ensure you are prepared for and get the most out of your review:
Look Back At the Year and Review Your Achievements
Be honest about yourself when you are getting ready for your review. Think about where you have thrived during the year and where you may need some work. What were your top achievements? Could you have done anything different to improve your standing in the company? Think about where you could improve yourself in the next year, along with where you think you are doing things correctly. Don’t be negative about yourself, just be realistic.
Look At the Guidance Your Manager Gave You Last Year and See If You Followed It
One of the best things about annual reviews is that your manager will give you advice on where you can improve during the next year. Before you get advice for the new year, look back on coaching from last year and ask yourself whether you have succeeded in following it.
Treat It Like A Yearly Job Interview
Are you planning to move up in your company? Do you want to make the impression that you are ready for a new challenge? Treat your annual review like it is a yearly job interview. Remember to prepare and practice answers ahead of time, and just generally make the review a constructive experience. You will find that things will go smoother when you plan ahead.
Consider Whether It Is Time to Move On
Your yearly review is a great time for you to consider where you are and whether it is where you want to be. If you feel stuck in the position you are in, or you are unfulfilled with the company, you may want to consider trying something new. There is no time like today to change things up if you are looking for a new challenge.
Strategies for Happiness (While Job Hunting)
Searching for your next career opportunity is a job, and just like any job it can take a toll and your mood and even your physical wellbeing. It is important to have strategies to stay positive and focused, to take care of yourself and to stay connected to your social support system. Continue reading “Strategies for Happiness (While Job Hunting)”
Become a LinkedIn Power User
There is perhaps no tool available to job seekers as powerful as LinkedIn.
94% of recruiters use it to find and vet candidates, and jobs posted on LinkedIn are seen by three times as many candidates as on Twitter and nearly six times as many as on Facebook. In short, LinkedIn is the career-networking tool of our times, so we’d like to share a few ways to get the most out of it as a job seeker.
Helping Disadvantaged Women Dress for Success
We all know that for those looking for work, job interviews is the make or break point. Every day, countless women who are willing and able to work find themselves at a disadvantage – because they lack the confidence and even the professional attire to put their best foot forward. Dress for Success (DFS) is a non-profit organization founded to address this all-too-common challenge. Continue reading “Helping Disadvantaged Women Dress for Success”
