Although summer jobs are great for bringing in some much-needed cash, students who play their cards right can also use them to further their professional careers. In order to use these months to their full potential, consider these factors when you decide where you’ll be working this summer. Continue reading “What to Look For in a Summer Job”
Before a job interview, you need to know a company’s goals and values. Before accepting an offer, you need to know its working environment and the types of people you will be working with (and for). Here are four ways to get the information you need to evaluate employer fit. Continue reading “Get To Know Your Target Companies Before They Get To Know You”
Nearly half of all companies say that checking a candidate’s social media is now a regular part of their hiring process. Cleaning up your social media before you start your job search will help hiring managers see a more professional side of you. Here are four tips for making sure your social media is up to snuff before you start your job search. Continue reading “Social Media Could Be Costing You Job Offers”
At this very moment, there are millions of jobs available in the United States. Finding the one that is the right fit for you is all about knowing your personal and professional priorities are. Before you embark on your job search, here is a quick, three-step plan to not only define your priorities, but also help you figure out what is currently most important in your career, and what you may be willing to over-look if needed. Continue reading “What Are Your True Top Priorities During Your Job Search?”
Many people believe that the first person to specify a salary amount loses the negotiation, and while that isn’t entirely true, you could undercut your negotiating power by offering a salary requirement too early in the process. Here are some expert tips for handling the salary question during an interview. Continue reading “The Right Way to Talk About Salary During a Job Interview”
You may not be thinking about leaving your job any time soon, but it’s important to recognize that you should be keeping at least one eye on your long-term career plan. Here are three things you can start doing today that will help you take your next career step in the future. Continue reading “You May Love Your Job Now, But Are You Preparing for the Next Step?”
A job interview is about selling yourself to the hiring manager. This means not just talking about yourself, but talking about yourself in a way that demonstrates why the company should hire you. It’s about showing your strengths without losing your humility, and knowing what to highlight and where to end your answers. Here are four points that will help you showcase your strengths during an interview without sounding like you are all about yourself: Continue reading “This Is How You Sell Yourself During A Job Interview!”
Are there areas of your interview game that you want to shape up? Here are four things you can do throughout your day that will help you ace your next interview. Continue reading “Things You Can Do In Your Daily Life That Will Help You During Your Next Job Interview”
Referring a friend to a new job may sound easy enough, but some referrals are more effective than others. Sure, you could just forward a resume and maybe include a nice note endorsing your friend, but what else can you do to give your friend the best shot at getting the job? These four steps will help you to help your friend, and if you’re looking for work yourself, consider forwarding this to friends who want to help you! Continue reading “These Four Tips Will Help You Get Your Friend a Job”
Looking for a few easy ways to improve your performance? Here are three things that you can start today that will help you become better, and more confident, at your job. Continue reading “Three Easy Life Hacks You Can Do Today To Improve Your Career”
