Why Temporary Work Might Be Right for You

Why Temporary Work Might Be Right for You

When you seek job-search advice, most of the information you’ll find assumes you want a stereotypical nine-to-five, 40-hour-a-week, keep-it-as-long-as-they-let-you position. However, there are other options. You might be more suited for temporary work at this point in your career. People sometimes view temp work as a last resort. However, it provides some advantage to full-time,…

Do You Suffer From the Sunday Scaries? Here are 3 Ways to Fast Track Your New Job Hunt!

Do You Suffer From the Sunday Scaries? Here are 3 Ways to Fast Track Your New Job Hunt!

A job hunt can present a frightening situation, as you search for a way to fast-track your quest for a career-boosting opportunity. The weekend can provide a brief pause in the worry cycle. But the reprise can be all too brief. With Monday looming, and another round of searches and daunting applications, you can succumb…

How to Approach Your Answer to “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview

How to Approach Your Answer to “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview

It’s a classic early-stage interview query, a seemingly simple prompt meant to get the process going. “Tell me about yourself.” But while it often appears like a softball question, many job seekers struggle with the topic. It’s so broad and some open-ended that it becomes dangerous. You can say almost anything you want. That fact…