Articles for Job Seekers

Answer these questions to gain insight into the core strengths that set you apart from the competition. Be as thorough as you can when answering these questions. Put down anything that comes to your mind.

The job-hunting process is already time-consuming. It requires significant work, time, and energy are expended to make a resume look perfect. However, that does not justify using the same exact resume for every job application. Rather, the opposite. Your resume should be customized for each job application.

If you are terrified of getting the door slammed in your face, negotiation must be difficult for you. Getting past rejection may not happen overnight, but it's certainly possible.

If your coworkers are stampeding out the door, you may be tempted to join them. In some cases, it could be an easy decision, like when your boss is dropping helpful hints about which of your competitors are hiring.

Job sharing offers a lot of benefits for both employers and employees. These flexible arrangements can improve the quality of life for workers and make it easier for the organizations they work for to access the talent they need.

Job shadowing can help you find new opportunities that are good for your career. This activity is often used to help those in high school and college. However, established professionals can also benefit from job shadowing.

Sometimes, it may seem as if the odds are against you in the job search. While it is true that you are likely up against stiff competition when interviewing for a position, know that there is a fulfilling place for you in the workforce.

We get a little flutter when we see a LinkedIn notification that someone has looked at our profile, and they represent a company to which we have recently applied. A moment of excitement is then quickly followed by a moment of, “am I supposed to do something now?”

Unless you’re one of those lucky people that claim they would still work if they won the lottery, you go to work for the money. And getting a raise or a promotion are two of the ways you can increase your earnings.

Being convincing in front of an audience can be challenging. If you find yourself experiencing difficulties presenting to a group, you’re not alone. After all, it’s not easy to change the mindset of your audience to align with yours during a presentation.

There are many advantages to working at home, but there’s at least one drawback. Telecommuters are 50% less likely to get promoted, according to a Stanford University study.

Do you have a university degree? When you attended college, you invested in an education that can benefit you for the rest of your life. Getting the most out of your college experience can make a big difference in your future.