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Monday 22-04-2024

Making connections while you're still a student can help when it's time to enter the workforce.

Monday 15-04-2024

Read on to learn about strategies designed to give executive job seekers the edge they need in a crowded market.

Monday 08-04-2024

Here are ten strong questions that will get you useful insights into whether the job is right for you.

Wednesday 03-04-2024

When it comes to finding a job, everyone has an opinion. But what advice should you trust? Here are 5 myths about the job search debunked, with tips to follow instead.

Monday 25-03-2024

The stress of job seeking can lead to an array of mental health issues for applicants. Stress and anxiety can interfere with a good interview performance.

Monday 18-03-2024

Whether you are hoping to secure a promotion, make a fresh start, change industry or you've been out of work for a while, it can be a very exciting time for any professional.

Monday 11-03-2024

Job interview tips: What an expert says you can learn from a worker's 17-interview journey.

Monday 04-03-2024

New jobs present many changes and challenges, and it's natural to feel anxiety over this. There are several things you can do to both relieve anxiety and combat its effects.

Monday 26-02-2024

Considering a new city for work? Career experts reveal smart moves

Monday 19-02-2024

Is all the advice you got the last time you looked around still true? Are there new ways to find your dream role?

Monday 12-02-2024

People in these jobs may be best positioned to ride out future economic instability.

Monday 05-02-2024

Career planning for 2024? If you're occupied in setting career goals for this new chapter of your professional journey, and have observed that your current position is stale and does not offer growth or room to explore your salary potential, it might be worth reconsidering your current standing and even evaluating the industry you're in.

Monday 29-01-2024

Want to get your career back on track in 2024? U.S. economists break down three labor trends they expect for the year ahead.

Monday 22-01-2024

If you've made it to the second round of interviews, prepare to go beyond superficialities to show you're the right fit for the job.

Monday 15-01-2024

Online interviews can be extremely stressful, and that is why it is important to go in prepared.

Monday 08-01-2024

If you’re looking for work, experts say there’s several steps you can take to help speed up your job search.

Monday 18-12-2023

They may only have a limited timeframe to don the red suit, but being a mall Santa Claus can be a nice earner over the holidays.

Monday 11-12-2023

If your motto is 'new year, new job,' here are your next steps

Monday 04-12-2023

Follow these guidelines to reduce stress while waiting to hear back after a job interview.

Monday 27-11-2023

Don't underestimate the power of a job search over the holidays.

Monday 13-11-2023

Interviewing is a skill, and so much of putting your best foot forward and distinguishing yourself from other candidates comes with precision and practice.

Monday 30-10-2023

It’s time to look for a new job. But how? Between your current position, taking care of home responsibilities, decompressing, and essentials like food and sleep, it just doesn’t feel like there’s enough time.

Monday 23-10-2023

Learn about these common ways you can tell that widespread layoffs are coming, or that you will be laid off.

Monday 16-10-2023

Finding a new job is hard work and involves incredible stress. If you are out of work, it becomes your primary focus. If you are employed, the job hunt becomes like a second job.

Monday 09-10-2023

The interview process is a crucial component for both employers and job seekers, a moment when first impressions often set the tone for future interactions. While traditional questions like "Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses," or "Where do you see yourself in five years?" offer valuable insights, some hiring managers have taken a more unconventional approach.

Monday 02-10-2023

While it's important to be qualified, it's even more important to create the right impression during a job interview.

Monday 11-09-2023

Remember that you’re in your most powerful negotiating position before you’ve been hired.

Monday 04-09-2023

Frequent job rejection is a common problem, but you can deal with it strategically to land on your feet.

Tuesday 29-08-2023

Use the STAR method to help you tackle those dreaded open-ended behavioral questions.

Monday 21-08-2023

If you've seen one of these five warning signs, it's probably time to pass on that job offer.

Tuesday 15-08-2023

Are you looking for a new job or change in career? Here are some tips that could help you get hired.

Wednesday 02-08-2023

Why does the job search take so long? 10 potential reasons why the hiring process slows down that have nothing to do with you.

Monday 31-07-2023

Looking for your next job? Make sure your social media profiles are safe for work, because employers are screening candidates' presence online.

Monday 24-07-2023

These jobs offer strong salaries, good work-life balance and possibly less stress than your current position.

Monday 17-07-2023

It is difficult to know how your job search should be conducted. Here are some key steps to help you on your way.

Monday 10-07-2023

Here's how to check if someone could be hindering your job search efforts and what to do about it.

Monday 03-07-2023

The report showed that average time-to-hire rates for the first quarter of 2023 increased across all industries by one day — pushing the recruitment process to 44 days on average.

Monday 26-06-2023

Tired of the same old advice? Check out these unique ways to elevate your career in the coming months.

Monday 19-06-2023

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. That pretty well sums up the race between U.S. states for business and jobs in 2023.

Monday 12-06-2023

Supercharge your job search experience with AI, introducing the ChatGPT Ambition Plugin.

Monday 05-06-2023

If you’re thinking about changing careers this year, here’s how to do it successfully.

Monday 05-06-2023

The Internet is filled with a lot of advice to sift through with only so many hours in a day — 3 Rules To Find The Career Advice You Can Actually Use

Monday 22-05-2023

If you are just applying to any jobs that sound sort of good, and giving it half-hearted enthusiasm, you might be wasting your time.

Monday 15-05-2023

Interviews can be high stress, anxiety-driving situations, especially if it’s your first interview. A little practice and preparation always pays off. While we can’t know exactly what an employer will ask, here are 10 common interview questions along with advice on how to answer them.

Tuesday 09-05-2023

If you're looking for a new job or exploring another career path, these tips can help make you a more desirable candidate for your next industry.

Wednesday 03-05-2023

Whether you are employed or looking for work, if you don’t take care of yourself first, you cannot take care of others.

Monday 24-04-2023

Remote hiring, ..., has become a mainstream practice for recruiters to hunt for the best industry talents to catapult their businesses to new heights.

Monday 17-04-2023

With the recent surge in layoffs, more people are finding themselves searching for new roles. With that comes an increase in job search anxiety.

Friday 31-03-2023

Many people assume that the holidays are the worst time of year for a job search. Actually, the opposite is true.

Tuesday 28-03-2023

This week, we’re taking a look at getting stuck in your job or career. It’s a common problem: You’re not growing. You haven’t been advancing the past few years. What can you do?

Monday 20-03-2023

A graphic designer was recently asked how her life was working out by a potential employer. Here’s a guide to tackling some other tongue-tying questions

Monday 13-03-2023

How many times have you said, “I need a new job” and then done nothing about it? Or have you embarked on a new job search full of optimism only to have it stall out?

Monday 06-03-2023

When you're looking for your dream job, beware of fake claims, experts say.

Monday 27-02-2023

The sudden shift to remote and hybrid work spurred significant change for employers, employees and job seekers. But after several years of adjusting, where do they stand when it comes to working in the office versus anywhere?

Monday 20-02-2023

Last year was another tumultuous year in the workplace, with continued high employee turnover rates, evolving return-to-office policies, inflation, and more. In 2023, amid a looming economic downturn, organizations will continue to face significant challenges — and how they respond could determine whether they are an employer of choice.

Monday 13-02-2023

When you think about your resume, you tend to think of including your experience, job responsibilities, education, etc. But one thing you shouldn’t overlook: your skills.

Monday 06-02-2023

Whether you suddenly find yourself out of a job, courtesy of the recent wave of tech layoffs sweeping through the sector, or feel like you’ve outgrown your current position and are looking for a new challenge, firing off a generic CV and hoping for the best isn’t going to cut it.

Monday 30-01-2023

Interviewing is not easy. You need to remain vigilant as the hiring process is not always honest and transparent. You must be aware of misleading job advertisements, overpromises and questionable tactics used by the companies to entice applicants to join their firm.

Monday 23-01-2023

In this piece, the author outlines eight tips and offers advice on what to say (and what to avoid). If you respond to the question in a way that highlights your resilience and commitment to learning and progress, your interviewer will likely remember how you prevailed, not how you failed.

Monday 16-01-2023

If the time off work over the holidays or your New Year’s resolutions made you think about getting a new job, then you’re not alone.

Monday 09-01-2023

What Career Experts Say You Should Do To Get Ahead In The New Year

Tuesday 03-01-2023

There’s no better time than now to slow down, take a breath and reflect on the accomplishments and shortcomings of the past year.

Monday 12-12-2022

Big Tech layoffs have rattled the workforce, with companies like Meta, Twitter, Lyft, Coinbase and Netflix all letting go a chunk of their staff. And unfortunately, they’re not alone.

Monday 28-11-2022

Many people fall into a false belief that they don’t deserve to be employed. They may feel that because the economy is rough, there’s no point in trying to find a job.

Monday 21-11-2022

While too much stress can cause serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes, a moderate amount of the right kind of stress can actually help you be happier and more productive at work, according to new research.

Monday 14-11-2022

Hybrid work is arguably the best of both worlds—the opportunity to work from home sometimes and the office at other times—and the opportunity to meet both personal needs and professional demands.

Monday 07-11-2022

Studies show that somewhere around half of all new hires fail in their roles, with lack of “fit” being cited as a key reason. In this piece, the author argues that “fit” doesn’t always stem from a fundamental incompatibility, but rather can come from a failure to complete the psychological transition from one identity to another. She explains why nailing this identity leap may be the secret to succeeding in a new role, and offers advice for how to ease the transition.

Monday 31-10-2022

Doing work that doesn’t feel meaningful can be a drain. You wake up, clock in, put in your hours, then clock out. Rinse, repeat. Although this sort of routine may feel dreary, you may still find yourself hanging onto it for the sake of maintaining consistency and predictability.

Monday 24-10-2022

It’s a complicated time to be a job seeker. With rising costs due to inflation, many are seeking new, better-paying jobs. But at the same time, a looming recession is leading to fears that a new position could be cut shortly after you’re hired.

Tuesday 18-10-2022

As a jobseeker, the best state you can come from in your search is from a state of detachment: reminding yourself that a rejection isn’t personal, and you will find a great job or something even better down the line.

Friday 14-10-2022

Remote interviews are usually conducted much the same way as in-person interviews. That said, these interviews require interviewees to add some extra points to their preparation checklist due to the unique challenges that come with the territory of such arrangements.

Tuesday 23-08-2022

Maybe, you have been questioning yourself for a while, “How do I stay motivated throughout when I am working?” When that happens, you just want to fill that blank gap with inspiration.

Wednesday 03-08-2022

Graduation day conjures many emotions. It’s exciting to reach this big milestone, but it also brings anxiety — what’s next? How will I get my first job?

Monday 25-07-2022

These interview mistakes could be getting in your way.

Monday 18-07-2022

It’s a comment you have probably heard at least once before, whether it was from a friend, a roommate, a stranger on Twitter or a co-worker who just submitted their two weeks’ notice: It has never been easier to switch jobs.

Tuesday 12-07-2022

Do you want to get a remote job but have no prior experience in the field? Here are some tips that will help you land your first remote job.

Monday 04-07-2022

No matter how high up on the career ladder you are, securing a new job is never easy. Let's run through five of the best ways to stay organized and keep track of your high-level job search.

Monday 27-06-2022

Here are some of my tips and strategies to make it easier for you to get a job in a new industry.

Monday 20-06-2022

This article will discuss the instabilities that job searchers go through when looking for a new job. I'll also offer some tips on managing these emotions and staying successful throughout the process.

Monday 13-06-2022

Executives at leading recruitment and technology companies have shared with CNBC their top tips for getting ahead in the workplace.

Monday 06-06-2022

IT is a question that has preoccupied a lot of people since the pandemic inspired a big re-think of many lives: how can I be happier at work?

Monday 30-05-2022

Job postings can reveal signs of trouble ahead with a potential employer or role. Experts break down the red flags that candidates should look for in job ads.

Monday 23-05-2022

How to take back control of your non-work hours

Monday 16-05-2022

You only have a handful of seconds to grab the attention of recruiters with your résumé. How do you write a résumé that grabs their attention?

Tuesday 10-05-2022

It’s the worst-case scenario: After months of searching for a job, you find one that sounds like the perfect fit. You have the requisite qualifications, make it past the interview round, and get an offer—only to start work and find it’s nothing like you imagined.

Thursday 14-04-2022

So many college graduates are just grateful to get that first job offer that they miss one critical factor: You can negotiate your salary — even for your very first job!

Wednesday 13-04-2022

You’ve been searching and searching until finally, you accept a new job you're excited about. You think, “This is it!” Then, a week goes by, and then two. Soon you’ve been there three months and feel like you’ve made the wrong choice. Now what? Should you stay and try to make it work or quit and cut your losses?

Tuesday 12-04-2022

Tips to help graduates enhance their employability and cope with job search fatigue.

Monday 11-04-2022

Looking for a new job while in your current one may not be quite as easy as it seems.

Monday 04-04-2022

How do you effectively prepare for a last-minute job interview? What should you do if you have limited time? What tips can improve your chances of receiving a job offer?

Monday 28-03-2022

Data suggest the Great Resignation, a pandemic-era labor trend also known as the Great Reshuffle, is continuing. Over half of workers said higher pay was a top reason they’d look for a new job.

Monday 21-03-2022

While there may be some career successes for which pure luck was a factor, if you look more deeply, they are probably the rare exceptions.

Monday 14-03-2022

At some point, all of us experience moments when we must face the difficult decision to let go of something that formerly offered us purpose. But big decisions, like a career change, should be approached thoughtfully. While sometimes this can be done by reinventing your current work, there are times where the right choice is to strike out on a fresh path.

Monday 07-03-2022

Applying AI in job search the right way injects a much-needed dose of humanity into the process.

Monday 28-02-2022

Want to land that job you’ve always dreamed of? Use these tips to create a perfect CV that will reflect your unique skills, education, and relevant experience.

Tuesday 22-02-2022

One of the biggest challenges of finding a new job is standing out among the competition: In a pile of hundreds, sometimes thousands of applications, why should a recruiter pick yours?

Monday 14-02-2022

The top 10 jobs people want in the U.S. right now according to Google.

Tuesday 08-02-2022

Experts predict a remote work force is a permanent fixture in the coming years.

Tuesday 01-02-2022

Want a new job this year? Here's how to look for one effectively.

Friday 28-01-2022

Millions of workers have resigned from their jobs over the past year, deciding that they need to make a change. Most are searching for new positions that align with their needs and values. In contrast, others have decided to switch careers entirely.

Monday 17-01-2022

If you’re thinking of changing jobs in the New Year, here’s what you need to know.

Monday 10-01-2022

If you put in the time, effort and energy, you will prevail and find a new job in 2022.

Wednesday 05-01-2022

The New Year typically marks a time of reflection and planning for the year ahead. For many, that includes setting professional targets to get to the next career stage — and 2022 will be no different.

Monday 20-12-2021

If a new job is what you want in the new year, you may want to start preparing now.

Monday 13-12-2021

The holiday season is fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean you should need to hit pause on looking for work.

Monday 13-12-2021

How workers can use technology to increase their chances of getting hired during the ‘Great Resignation.’

Monday 29-11-2021

Nowadays, more people want to find tips for remote job interviews. The coronavirus pandemic’s effects didn’t stay in public health as we can feel its impact on every aspect of daily life.

Monday 22-11-2021

Here are some key tactics to help you succeed in your job search.

Monday 15-11-2021

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but like most things in life, showing up prepared makes a huge difference. “Prepared” includes knowing what questions to ask in a job interview—not just getting ready to field your interviewer’s questions to you.

Thursday 04-11-2021

Americans are quitting jobs at record rates, meaning the business of hiring is getting more demanding by the day.

Monday 01-11-2021

By setting benchmarks and using a very careful, thoughtful, almost rigorous methodology, the Little Book to Land Your Dream Job takes an unconventional and highly effective approach to change what work means by reframing how you understand your career.

Tuesday 26-10-2021

Despite school reopenings and the end of some federal aid, many people are in no rush to land a job. Savings and health concerns are playing a role.

Tuesday 19-10-2021

When you’re already worn out from working full time, caring for family, and managing this new way of “Covid being,” it’s hard to muster up the energy to jump into a job hunt or consider changing careers. Incorporating these five coaching and change management principles into your job search will help you stay motivated throughout what can feel like a grueling process even at the best of times. First, give some thought to why you actually want a new job, and why you want it now. Next, use visualization techniques when exhaustion or false narratives take over. Then, create a plan and follow it methodically. Next, let go of the things you can’t control. Finally, prepare for the inevitable emotional ups and downs.

Monday 18-10-2021

Resumes are a vital part of the job search — but even one small mistake on your CV could cost you an interview.

Thursday 14-10-2021

Research from resume writing service TopResume found that 43 percent of job applicants have submitted resumes that were not compatible with ATS software.

Monday 11-10-2021

Understanding these stages of growth can help you keep track of where you’ve been, where you are, where you’re going, and where you ultimately want to end up.

Thursday 07-10-2021

New skills are needed to work efficiently with remote teams and to be as productive as possible.

Tuesday 05-10-2021

As the pandemic drags on, more people are beginning and leaving new jobs without once seeing their colleagues face-to-face, leading to an easy-come, easy-go attitude toward workplaces.

Monday 04-10-2021

If you are contemplating getting a new job, now is a good time to start. Start by speaking with your boss to discuss your career goals and ambitions. Depending upon her answers, you may need to start looking.

Thursday 30-09-2021

Young Entrepreneur Council members offer their best advice to grads starting their careers in the post-pandemic job market.

Monday 27-09-2021

There is a major labor shortage happening in the United States right now. There are many reasons why this might be the case, but regardless of the circumstance, this could be an excellent opportunity for many working Americans.

Thursday 23-09-2021

Career coach and LinkedIn expert (Linked Into Jobs); author and founder of The Job Search School. Learn how to find your dream job.

Wednesday 22-09-2021

This executive placement expert advises to hone a personal narrative that captures your career story at its most concise and memorable level.

Monday 20-09-2021

There are job search strategies that will help you stand out from the crowd.

Friday 17-09-2021

In some ways the coming weeks and months are likely to be more difficult for organizations and employees than the past year or so has been. With governments increasingly intent on opening up economies effectively closed down by the pandemic, uncertainty is rife.

Thursday 16-09-2021

Here are a few signs you might be making the mistake of applying for the wrong jobs.

Thursday 16-09-2021

Here are some helpful tips and strategies to ensure that your productivity increases and you're maximizing your potential from the home office.

Tuesday 14-09-2021

Anyone looking for a job these days knows the path to an interview is paved with more than its share of challenges. The most challenging step for many is résumé preparation. That’s because CVs are screened by a bot and often by a time-pressed recruiter. If you fail to impress, it could be curtains.

Friday 10-09-2021

Businesses across all industries are also reimagining their work-away approach, with some forgoing headquarters altogether. Many are finding hybrid solutions, and others are delaying any decisions until 2022. If you find yourself starting a new job right about now, you are likely facing a unique challenge: being a new employee remotely.

Wednesday 23-06-2021

Body language can enhance what you’re saying or it can contradict it. Non-verbal cues are just as powerful, and sometimes more so, than the words you say. In a job interview, you need to pay as much attention to your body language as you do to the answers you give.

Wednesday 23-06-2021

Networking is built progressively, and you can do it through social networks, especially those aimed at the professional market.

Wednesday 23-06-2021

A seasoned career recruiter who has interviewed close to 10,000 job candidates shares the most common mistakes that trip up job seekers.

Wednesday 23-06-2021

In a competitive job market, you have only a brief opportunity to stand out. Consider these expert tips to get your resume to the top of the pile

Wednesday 23-06-2021

There aren’t a lot of resources to point you in the right direction, says the former head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Wednesday 23-06-2021

After more than a year of managing work, ZOOM sessions and staying connected from home, one in four employees are considering a leap to a new career, Prudential Financial’s Pulse of the American Worker survey says.

Wednesday 23-06-2021

You will be asked to pick your plan before anything else, so this is our first step.

Wednesday 23-06-2021

If you’re looking for a new job, this one thing will serve you every step of the way.

Wednesday 23-06-2021

While many pieces of job-hunting advice are timeless, some of the tips you’ve heard in the past may not hold true in a post-pandemic market. To avoid being stymied by guidance that has become obsolete, here are some once-valid job-hunting tips that may no longer apply to searches for technologist positions.

Wednesday 23-06-2021

They’re a less popular way to vet job candidates than they used to be, but some bosses won’t finish a search without them

Wednesday 23-06-2021

Outsourcing and algorithms won’t get you the people you need. by Peter Cappelli

Wednesday 23-06-2021

There’s a direct disconnect between education and employability in the U.S., where employers view universities and colleges as the gatekeepers of workforce talent, yet those same institutions aren’t prioritizing job skills and career readiness. This not only hurts employers, but also sets the average American worker up for failure before they’ve even begun their career, as new employees who have been hired based on their four-year educational background often lack the actual skills needed to perform in their role. To create change as an industry, we must provide greater credibility to alternate education paths that allow students to gain employable skills. Now is the time for employers to increase credibility for skills-based hiring, to remove stigmas around vocational education, and to move forward to create equal opportunities for all students.

Wednesday 19-05-2021

It seems everyone wants more money, a higher designation, a better job and fulfillment. But only those who proactively track the trends and act on them get those things in reality.

Wednesday 19-05-2021

Tips to help you get past 'hiring bots' and other applicant tracking software

Wednesday 19-05-2021

The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work, but people are still getting hired. Here’s how to join them.

Wednesday 19-05-2021

Regardless of the field that you work in, incorporating leadership skills on your resume is a crucial step in making sure your application is noticed by employers. While technical and field-specific skills are important, employers want to know that the person they hire is going to be an effective employee who works well with others. Some examples of leadership skills that can and should be included on your resume are:

Wednesday 19-05-2021

As hiring rebounds, trawling job-listing sites is out; making personal connections is in

Wednesday 19-05-2021

The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that in December 2020, the U.S. economy lost a net of 140,000 jobs – all of which women accounted for. Meanwhile, men gained 16,000 jobs. These numbers are staggering and sobering. Career transition experts Nancy McSharry Jensen and Sarah Duenwald, authors of "Back to Business: Finding Your Confidence, Embracing Your Skills, and Landing Your Dream Job After a Career Pause," explain how this hurts the entire workforce and offer advice and actionable strategies for job seekers to combat these realities and move forward.

Wednesday 19-05-2021

The best way to get a job, according to experts at the Career Thought Leaders’ symposium

Wednesday 19-05-2021

As a job seeker, you’re most likely spending all your time scouring the Web for employment opportunities. But did you know a majority of openings are never advertised online? Probably not.

Wednesday 19-05-2021

U.S. employers might have trouble hiring workers fast enough in coming months to keep up with the projected burst of economic growth.

Wednesday 19-05-2021

Eric Friedman is the Founder and CEO of eSkill, a global leader in skills testing and behavioral assessment solutions for employers.