Helping a fellow job seeker
Several times a month we feature a blog post from our our on sister website, Secrets of the Job Hunt. Click here to view. “Hey, would you be willing to …” For job seekers, there are a million ways to finish this sentence: “… provide a referral?” “… serve as a reference?” “… take a look at […]
The Right Way to Help a Fellow Job Seeker
“Hey, would you be willing to …” For job seekers, there are a million ways to finish this sentence: “… provide a referral?” “… serve as a reference?” “… take a look at my resume?” The point is that job hunting isn’t a solo endeavor. Almost everyone who’s searched for a new position and found […]
What Role Should Parents Play in Your Job Search?
Your college graduation is right around the corner, and chances are you’ll soon be launching a job search for the first time. That means answering a tough question: Should you ask mom and dad for help? Recent grads yearning for independence may be eager to prove they can find employment on their own. But don’t […]
Resume Padding: 5 Reasons It’s Not Worth It
Here’s an interesting stat for you: Forty-three percent of HR managers surveyed by OfficeTeam said job applicants include dishonest information on their resumes somewhat or very often. Candidates may stretch their dates of employment by a month or two to hide a period of unemployment. They might increase the amount they exceed a sales quota […]
How to Find Career Advice Worth Listening To
Recently, a friend came to me, asking for career advice. She was unhappy in her job and wanted my opinion on what to do. Should she express her frustration to her manager, look for another position or simply grin and bear it? I told her to talk to her boss to see if changes could […]
Not the Perfect Candidate? Here’s What to Do
Several times a month we feature a blog post from our our on sister website, Secrets of the Job Hunt. Click here to view. A recent article in the New York Times detailed the reality for many job candidates in today’s market. Companies often have the luxury to wait for the perfect hire, and even applicants who seem to match […]
