Whew! You made it through the job interview. It seemed to go well – they seemed to like you, and you liked them and the job. You had everyone’s contact information, and you immediately sent your thank you messages. (Right?!) But, they haven’t called you (yet!) to schedule the next appointment or to offer you the job. Like…
Building a career does not happen overnight. A career is cultivated over time, built through education, training, and experience. Your career is also influenced by your successes, failures, side-steps, stops, and renewals. Most — if not all — of us have been rejected in our careers. At some point, you will face rejection, too. How…
No matter if you’re seeking a permanent position or a temporary engagement when you’re searching for a job hunting you may be feeling nervous, mixed with a bit of excitement. Your dream job, even if it’s a temporary role, could be just around the corner. For those job seekers looking for temporary positions, either as…
Temporary employment is a three-sided work relationship among the client company where temps are placed, the staffing service, and the temporary employee. As a temp, you are always going to be linked to your staffing service and to the potential client companies where you perform your work assignments. This means you have two employment partners…
Top 5 Temporary Work Challenges (and Solutions) If you find yourself working on a temporary basis or considering it as a way to return to work in 2014, you will face some challenges that go with this territory. With the right information and attitude, there are ways to turn these around instead of being intimidated…
You’ve decided to apply for temporary work. Maybe you’re ready for a change, like the idea of trying something new every few months, want a new challenge, or just can’t find the right permanent job. Regardless of the reason for pursuing temporary work, there are some drastic differences between “temp” and “perm” roles, and it…
The question of, “What do you know about us?” is asked to gauge your real interest in the job and the employer. If you fail to have a good answer to this question, the interview is effectively over. They are not interested in you if you are not interested in them. So, smart job seekers…
Preparing for this question is a very good exercise in figuring out what you enjoy doing, what is meaningful to you, and — really — what you actually want to be doing in five years. This could help you focus your job search, in addition to providing a good answer to a common job interview…
If the interviewer knows what they are doing, you will be asked if you have any questions about the job. Be prepared! Asking good questions shows that you are interested and prepared. The answers to those questions should also help you decide whether or not you want to work for the employer. Employers usually have…
One question that many job seekers seldom prepare for during an interview is answering the question, “Why do you want to leave your current job?” This question can make the most seasoned interviewee squirm a little because of the first word; why. A question starting with “why” immediately places you on the defensive. If there…