When going into an interview, you want everything to go perfectly. However, sometimes that doesn’t happen. Occasionally, an emergency will create a conflict that forces you to reschedule an interview. How can you do this without blowing your chance at landing the job? Remember, just getting an interview ranks as a major accomplishment. One rule…
Nervous about your new job? Don’t worry. You’re in good company. One study found that eight out of 10 workers get edgy as they start a fresh position. You can minimize this nervousness through a little preparation. Take steps to ensure that you’re ready to succeed in your first days at your new employer. This…
It’s a sinking feeling. You start a new position full of optimism and excitement, but right from the start, things feel off. Far from landing your dream job, you’ve already started eyeing the exits before you’ve even cleared the onboarding process. What should you do when you don’t like your new job? It’s not an…
To push your career forward, you need as much help as possible. A recruiter should be part of this process. By connecting with a staffing firm, you’ll get access to opportunities you wouldn’t find otherwise. At the same time, you’ll enhance your general job-search skills and improve your overall chances of finding your dream position….
Your career may turn on a few major decisions. Leave this job; take that one. However, success arrives in smaller increments as well. You can drive your professional achievement on a day-to-day basis by developing the right habits. Statistics back this up. One study showed that workers attributed nearly half of their success (46%) to…
Everyone loves a story. From ancient myths to modern blockbuster franchises, storytelling has had a central role in human society since the beginning. Why shouldn’t it play a crucial part in your job search? Storytelling represents an excellent strategy for succeeding in a job interview. This doesn’t mean you should drone on about “that one…
Got a new job? You probably greeted the news with a wave of excitement. However, now that your start date is getting closer, that exhilaration has probably been replaced by a nagging anxiety. Jobs generate stress even in the best of circumstances. One study found that eight out of 10 workers reported feeling stress on…
They say, “time is money.” Assuming this formulation is true, getting better at managing your time represents a crucial way to make more money. That’s why every professional needs to improve their time management skills. As axiomatic as this seems, it’s a truth many pros end up ignoring. One study showed that just 18% of…
Summarize your work history. Highlight your best skills. Showcase why you’d be a great employee. The key elements of a winning resume seem relatively simple. So why are the documents sometimes so hard to write? Part of it comes down to the stakes involved. Your resume acts as an introduction to prospective employers. A well-crafted…
A job interview is about more than what you say. It’s also about how you say it. Body language can significantly impact how you are received in any social encounter. As such, you need to consider this presentation when you head to your next interview. Nonverbal communication matters. Some experts claim that these unspoken clues…
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