If you are in the midst of a job search, you may feel a sense of anxiety and urgency. Even if you are currently employed, you may feel the same. Maybe your new boss isn’t as nice as your former boss, and you feel less secure about your future as a result. Or you and…
Although some jobs require an endless combination of skills, the most sought-after employee traits are often universal, whether you’re an aerospace engineer, a sales representative, or a mailroom clerk. So what are these sought-after good qualities? FindMyjob got in touch with nine recruiters and career experts to find out what they want to see in…
It’s a question every job seeker asks. Do you really need to write a cover letter for every job you apply for to keep your life in order? Job hunting is a hugely time-consuming task, and if the process is streamlined in any way, the cover letter is often dropped and job seekers simply submit…
I knew something had happened when my attitude changed from aloof and non-committal to anxiously hopeful – ready and willing to say anything to make us (i.e. my team) seem more attractive to the candidate we had just interviewed. We had spoken to six people. All were pre-qualified by the recruiters and met our hiring…
Congratulations! You have cleared the first hurdle and made it to a personal interview. This means that your potential employer has already taken a liking to your CV, so you can go into your personal interview relatively confident. But what is the best way to prepare and make sure you stand out from the crowd?…
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…
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…
Walking. Algebra. Wakeboarding. It’s hard to do anything for the first time, but searching for your first full-time job could very well top the list of the scariest, most confusing, and most daunting endeavors you’ll face. You’ll be applying for jobs that will undoubtedly impact the trajectory of your career, interviewing with strangers in positions…
