The world is full of people who think they have the best advice. Everything from ‘look them in the eye’ to ‘just be yourself.’ While these things are helpful, the world has changed and there’s more to the job hunt – and handling yourself on the job – than there was in the past. (more…)

Almost everyone gets nervous when they’re about to go into an interview. Will they get the job? Will the boss ask them something that they can’t, or don’t want to, answer? What if they accidentally burp or knock something over or trip or do something embarrassing? Those kinds of thoughts can run around and around in your head until you get sick or panic.
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It can be stressful to change jobs, especially if you really like what you do or enjoy being around your coworkers. Perhaps your commute is easy or the work is not difficult. Maybe there are perks that you wouldn’t likely get anywhere else – something as simple as free donuts each day or a company raffle. Sometimes, even when everything seems fine, it’s still time to move on and do something else; or at least do what you already do somewhere else. (more…)

Not everyone can find what he or she is looking for when it comes to a job hunt. Sometimes, you have to just buckle down and take a job that isn’t exactly what you’d hoped for because you need money or you need to get your foot in the door.  It’s hard to flip burgers when you really wanted to be an executive, so you might want to spend as much time as you can trying to find, if not the right job, at least something that’s in the area of what you’re looking for. (more…)

Asking for a raise is never easy, but there are times that you shouldn’t consider doing it and times that you have a good chance of getting it. Unfortunately, people often pick times when they really shouldn’t be asking. (more…)

You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘you never get a second chance to make a first impression’ and it’s very true of the job market. If you want to ‘nail’ your first impression when you apply for a job, there are some simple things that you can do. (more…)

Who doesn’t dream of the freelance lifestyle? No boss, and you work when and where you want.  But it’s not really like that, at least not if you want to succeed. (more…)

Just like any modern person, I’ve been through plenty of job interviews for all sorts of employment opportunities.  I’ve been overqualified and under qualified, and everywhere in between.  At the same time I’ve observed plenty of interviewing styles, and skills be them strong or weak.

One question seems to stand out.  I’ve gotten hit with it more often than not, and I find  its best to just be prepared for it.  It has been worded a thousand ways, and it’s the most important question, to ask or be asked, in any job interview:

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Finding a new job has become much easier in the last 10 years thanks to the growth of the Internet.  Modern technology enables the job hunter to search and submit to prospective employers with the click of a mouse.  In essence, the Internet has taken the leg work out of job hunting.

Changing times mean new rules.  Here are a few things to remember when searching for a job online: (more…)

First impressions are priceless.  You’ve heard it before.  Make sure you’ve got an attention grabbing professional cover letter that is concise and to-the-point.  Explain, in the letter, why you hope to be considered for the position, and give a brief rundown of your most interesting accomplishments.  Close the letter by thanking the reader for their time. (more…)