Q. How do I know I’m taking the right job? A. You’ll know when you’re taking the right job by asking the right questions and doing your homework. Leverage your interview as an excellent opportunity to interview the employer just as much as they’re doing their due diligence on you. What is the corporate culture like…
Knowing the right people can get you extra perks — and even put you on the path to a promotion. When you start a new job, you’ll want to make the right connections as quickly as possible. “After spending time and energy getting the role, the last thing you want to do is sabotage your…
Get this job interview question right, and maybe you’ll find yourself in a new job with less annoying coworkers. It may sound like a question from an online dating profile, but when job interviewers ask what irritates you about others, they’re trying to assess how you will get along with your colleagues and clients, and…
The right way to answer questions about what makes you unique or special is not to badmouth the competition. Answering the question, “What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?” can put you in a pickle in an interview. You want to sound impressive, but not conceited. And it’s not like you even…
Whether your previous boss was your best friend or your worst enemy, talking about him or her to a prospective job interview takes a little tact. “How you describe past relationships speaks volumes about you, not the boss, which is why interviewers pose the question,” Interviewers are looking for a few different things when they…
You’re on a top-secret mission: Get to a job interview without your current employer finding out. Whether you’re just seeing what else is out there, or actively working to leave your current role ASAP, you definitely don’t want your boss to know. “This is a great concern for virtually all of my clients who are…
It may seem counterintuitive, but you don’t always have to sneak around when you’re job searching. A full-force job search requires time, effort and a considerable amount of maneuvering when you currently work full time. You may have to take a sick day, or a phone call during lunch. You may even have to get…
It’s easy to get swept up into the competitive spirit. But remember: Your career is a marathon, not a sprint. You know it’s coming: That conversation about your career you’ll inevitably have with your friends while you’re out at that bar, at that party or at that dinner. It usually goes something like this… Your…
If you change jobs often, how does that look to potential employers? It depends, experts say, but it’s important to show that you’re getting something out of every job you’ve worked at or consider leaving it off the resume. Many experts say it’s ideal to stay at a jobs for at least a year especially…
Using social media is a great way to boost your job search. Taking advantage of social media sites can help you get your name out there and find the job you’re looking for. Here are four reasons to use social media in your job search. You Can Become an Expert Demonstrating a deeper knowledge about…