The first few days on the job are stressful for everyone. You could hire the most qualified candidate in the world, and he or she could still take weeks or months to get up to speed. It takes time to get to know a company, learn its idiosyncrasies, and feel comfortable as part of the…
Whether you’re anxiously waiting for that big interview or nervously checking your inbox for news of a submitted application, it’s normal to have those butterflies in your stomach when you’re looking for a new job. Rest assured, nervousness is normal when job hunting. But if you can keep the butterflies at bay, you’ll be on…
Unfortunately, rejections are an inevitable aspect of the job search. With so many different companies looking for different qualities, you can’t be everything to everyone – and so every now and then you will receive a rejection (or, more likely, hear radio silence). But if you’ve sent out 10 or 20 applications and haven’t received…
The hiring process is an essential part of running any business. Whether you’re a small business owner, an HR manager, or the CEO of a large company, you’ll need to hire staff at some point in your career. Hiring can be difficult in itself, and according to CareerBuilder, 40 percent of employees plan to change…
You’ve finally found your dream job posting. The good news: you’re a perfect fit for the job – you have the skills, experience, and passion to not only fill the role but also become a top performer. The bad news? You don’t meet the training requirements. Don’t be desperate. “In many cases, work performance trumps…
You can have everything – you just need to know how to ask for what you want. As an experienced executive who has successfully worked your way up, you’re not afraid of hard work or long hours. But if you’re always responding to emails at 10 pm and haven’t taken a holiday without your laptop…
Your phone is a source of answers and information on everything from the name of the actor in that one film to tomorrow’s weather to the latest news in the world and among your friends. And as you may have discovered, it’s also a useful tool for job hunting. In fact, almost every job seeker…
Do you want a bigger paycheck? Of course, you do. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a job where you can earn money – lots of money. In fact, 63% of workers said compensation was “very important” to their overall job satisfaction, according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. Unfortunately, the minimum…
Rejections of applications that produce nothing but deafening silence, waiting (and waiting) for callbacks after interviews. when it comes to job hunting, there are many things that can spoil your mood. While you can curl up with Netflix and a cup of Ben & Jerry’s, sooner or later you have to pick yourself up and…
Planning a career change can mean the difference between success and failure. Finding a job that fulfills you is the ultimate goal, but you need to do the work to figure out where you want to go. With a clear action plan, you can determine whether you need a simple change of scenery or a…
