If you’re over 50 and thinking about heading down a new professional path, you’ll need more than determination to land a job in a different industry. Are you over 50 and contemplating a radical career change? You’re not alone. As risky as this move may sound , there are many reasons why it might…
Some job seekers love to hate recruiters. They’re the middlemen (and women) who never call, never explain anything, don’t present you in the best light, and may even keep you from getting the job you want. As in any profession, there are some bad apples. But most recruiters are good at what they do, and…
The Employee Advocate says: There are two types of background checks, typically. One is a reference check, which essentially involves the HR person calling each of the previous employers you listed on your resume to confirm your dates of employment and salary. Your former supervisors or the references you list may be asked about your…
If you’ve ever applied for a job, you’ve probably agreed to some kind of background inquiry. The most common inquiry is the reference check, which involves calling previous employers to confirm that your resume is accurate. Many jobs, including government jobs and finance jobs or those that involve access to sensitive information, require additional background checks.…
It happens to most people at some point Hired during their careers: They find themselves applying for jobs they’re overqualified for. There are several reasons this happens — they may have been out of work for some time, they’re switching fields, or they’re simply interested in trying something new. Still, hired managers generally shy away…
Dissatisfied employees are the cause of many problems at work. Not only jobs are they less productive, but they are also usually less engaged and more likely to leave the company. When an employee is unhappy it can be like a virus spreading throughout the organisation. This is because their interactions with colleagues are usually…
“I’ve got no skills! How am I going to qualify for a job after I graduate?” This is a common lament among college students, particularly liberal arts majors who don’t see how their education will translate to the real world. But if you ever worry about not being attractive to employers, you shouldn’t. First of…
Q. Should I reveal my compensation to a recruiter? A. Compensation is such an integral part of the offer process, so it’s in your best interest to see what the company would offer you first. Hear what they have to say in terms of starting salary, stock options and sign-on bonus as well as benefits…
Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and finding a way to gather information on a company “distinguishes the great candidates from the good candidates,” says Fogarty. Consider Fogarty’s company, a large independent public relations agency. He says that if someone were trying to find out about Waggener Edstrom, the candidate could take a number…
During the typical job interview, you’ll be peppered with many interview questions. But do you really understand what the interviewer needs to know? “Most [candidates] have no idea why a recruiter asks a particular question,” says Brad Karsh, a former recruiting professional for advertising giant Leo Burnett and current president of career consulting firm Job…