How to be Yourself on Social Media While Staying Professional
It’s almost necessary to be social media savvy these days, so much so that there seems a frenzy to be seen as the coolest, most down-to-earth, real, caring and/or opinionated person on the Internet.
Because social networking has been lauded as a key to career momentum and growth, individuals are running in droves to the …
Hiring Your Own Boss
If you’ve never been in the position to have a seat at the table when it comes to hiring your next boss, let me just tell you that it can be a strange experience. On one hand, it’s extremely valuable to have a say in who will lead your department and represent you in your …
How Diversity in Your Career Can Get You Hired
In today’s economy, workers often switch jobs frequently, and even re-invent entire careers. But if your resume includes jobs in a number of industries or professions, does that signal to potential employers that you’re good at many things—or good at none? A jack of all trades or a dilettante? Employers often say they want flexible …
6 Ways to Handle Irritating Colleagues
We’ve probably all been there when it comes to having an annoying co-worker. You know — that one co-worker who is either overly arrogant, lazy, or talks your ear off? Even if you consider yourself an easy-going person to work with, you’ve probably encountered that one colleague who drives you up your cubicle walls.
After …
Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions for 2014
According to Glassdoor’s Q4 2013 Employment Confidence Survey, more than one in five (22%) employees report finding a new job is among their top career resolutions in the next 12 months. With job searches already heating up thus far in 2014, job seekers should be ready to impress during any interview. That’s why Glassdoor has …
4 Steps to Ace a Video Interview
Blame it on technology or cost cutting efforts but either way companies are increasingly using video interviews to weed out job candidates.
For some companies it’s used in the beginning stages of the interview process while for others it’s all they’ve got. For job candidates it means they have to be tech savvy and comfortable …
How to Impress Your Boss on Your First Day
Want to make a great first impression on your first day of work? Then you must put yourself in your new manager’s shoes.
The perspective you have as a new employee can be very different than that of your manager’s. While on the first day you want to impress your new boss, you also want …
How to Reinvent Your Career in 2014
For many people, reinvention is front and center in their minds as we enter the New Year. While most focus on losing weight and saving more money, reinvention can also be about your career. Whether you are star employee looking to move up or dealing with a bad reputation, there are multiple ways to reinvent …
How to Get A Job Before It’s Posted
It’s a story every job seeker has to tell. You find the perfect job opening. You apply. And then you wait. And wait. And wait.
Just because an organization wants to hire doesn’t mean it’s in any rush to fill its open slots. But a new study by three economists underscores that the flip side …
6 Tips for Writing Effective Job Descriptions
Writing an effective job description isn’t exactly rocket science, but there are some key things to keep in mind for maximum effectiveness. After all, your overarching goal is to attract high quality candidates and avoid those who need not apply. This can only happen if your job description is approached with the right attention and …