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What’s the best way to prepare for your job interview? When you’re having a high-stakes conversation, you want to make sure you give yourself every opportunity to succeed. But, are you over-preparing for your interview? Or using outdated strategies to help you create your future? Working with...
Seasonal timing has a large impact on a job search. It can work in your favor or impede your progress. For the job seeker, each month will present different challenges and opportunities. If you’re planning to launch or continue a job search in October, here’s...
Original article appeared in The Wall Street Journal by Sue Shellenbarger: A 39-year-old executive with a successful record as a senior vice president has been job-hunting since she was laid off a few months ago. She doesn’t care about matching her former title. She just wants...
Most large companies do a good job with the basics of signing up and orienting new employees, but far fewer have processes that address the biggest challenges these hires face in fully integrating into their teams and coming up to speed in their roles. For...
Interviewing for a new job can be nerve wracking. With so much riding on making a great impression, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So, it’s no surprise that two-thirds (67%) of millennials feel uneasy about job interviews. Almost 40% would rather spend an entire weekend...
It's always great to stretch out the weekend for an extra day or two. Long weekends can provide a much-needed breather amidst our busy schedules. But how should you spend your long weekend? If you're not sure how to make the most of the next few days, we've got...
As somebody that is in talent acquisition, I would say that on average, I look at somewhere between 100-200 LinkedIn profiles daily. It is shocking how many I come across that are poorly executed or that just downright make me cringe. In the age of...
A scene from the NBC comedy series, The Office, parodies an interview question and answer perfectly. America’s favorite clueless manager, Michael Scott, is interviewing for a corporate promotion with his CFO and is asked about his great strengths. “Why don’t I tell you what my greatest weaknesses are? I...
Most of us don’t like surprises in the job search. Because honestly, finding and landing the job of your dreams is stressful enough—tossing an extra curveball on top doesn’t help. So we’ll help avoid any surprises in one of the more difficult parts—and often the first...
IF YOU’RE looking for a job now, you’re in luck: It’s a job seeker’s market. In May 2018, the national unemployment rate was 3.8 percent – the lowest since 2000. For people considering looking for a new job, this means now is the time to get...