You thought you left exams behind when you finished school. Unfortunately, some job interviews get that test-like feel. Beyond the traditional questions about your background and work habits, many employers also mix in skill-based questions. These require a different kind of preparation. For more general questions, it’s possible to compose standard answers. You may tweak…
Careers last a long time. Your work life will span decades, meaning that any decision you make can reverberate for years to come: no pressure or anything. However, even with these long-term implications, you don’t need to be gripped by uncertainty as you scroll through job postings. There are ways to create flexibility while still…
You don’t get much time to impress employers. Studies show that the average resume only gets a few seconds of attention before hiring managers make a decision. It’s important that your work history has all the right experience to keep you in contention. But how do you build your resume quickly and efficiently? Temporary positions…
Not everyone can score a promotion. To move up in your company, you need to stand out. Yes, you need to be a team player — but you also have to spotlight your long-term potential. That way, you can achieve the advancement you want. We talk about corporate ladders, but more often, companies have a…
Traditionally, we think of a full-time job as nine to five. However, a large chunk of the workforce operates a different schedule — about two out of every five, according to one study. Are there any benefits to considering alternative hours, like turning to a second or third shift position? Yes, these nonstandard schedules can…
You’re probably not that enthusiastic about heading to your job each day. That’s not a personal judgment — it’s a statistical fact. To remedy that boredom and frustration and to push your career to new heights, you should seek out a position that challenges you. First, let’s look at those stats. One study found that…
You probably thought tests ended when you left school. Not quite. Many companies have turned to practical skill assessments as another tool to find job candidates. To ensure that you land the best position for you, it’s important to maximize your ability to score well on these evaluations. One study indicated that nearly 70% of…
Often, contract work can grow into permanent jobs. One study showed that almost three-quarters of short-term assignments (72%) can lead to staff positions. But even when this isn’t true, a contract posting can become a crucial career enhancer, building your resume and acting as a long-term stepping stone. This fact has become even more important…
Some good news: most people love their jobs. One study found that more than two-thirds of workers (69%) characterized themselves as feeling “love” for their current position. Potential bad news: you might be part of the unfortunate minority that has less than amorous feelings for your present career situation. But maybe you just need to…
The post-COVID economy has created an incredibly tight job market. This gives you leverage with your employer. As a result, you could be facing the ideal time to negotiate a raise. Yet, most people fail to push for additional pay. One study found that just 37% of people have asked their current employer for a…
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