Your job interview is your chance to shine. You want to make a great impression that maximizes your chances of getting hired, which means you need to be as prepared as possible for the interview. To make sure you are ready to wow the hiring manager, some key ways to prepare include the following: Brainstorm…
Persistence can pay off when it comes to the job-search process, and you want to keep in regular contact with hiring managers while you are under consideration for a job. At the same time, however, too much follow-up can cause you to cross the line to becoming a pest and can cost you the job….
If your recruiter has helped you to land a great assignment, you are probably focused a lot on your job and may not be thinking as much about staying in touch with the recruiter. The reality is, you should keep in regular contact with the recruiter to ensure you are prepared for future job opportunities….
When you work in a fast-paced environment, you are never bored at work. If you want a career where something exciting is always going on, get a job as a dispatcher at port or rail facilities. Experienced dispatchers can literally keep the trains (or ships) running on time by managing and loading containers and by…
Today, many employees are interested in achieving a better work/life balance. Companies are increasingly finding they can attract more talent if they are willing to help employees achieve that balance. Flexibility is a job perk many employees prize, and a perk that can cost very little for a company to offer. If your business is…
During your job search, it’s inevitable that you will be asked to answer tough interview questions at some point in the process. Your answers to these questions can make all the difference when it comes to advancing in the hiring process. While many interview questions are intentionally difficult so employers can gauge how you think…
Celebrities are not the only ones who have personal brands these days. Your strengths and skills all come together to make you a great employee, and you can use your personal brand to highlight all that makes you unique. The Internet has provided a great way for individual workers to build their own brand and…