Every job has a specific set of core requirements. You won’t be hired if you can’t meet these basics. However, HR managers dig much deeper than this. To compete, you’ll also need personal qualities that make you an enticing employee. Most of these traits fall into a category known as “soft skills.” These are the…
Work can be a hazard to your health. We’re not just talking about potential workplace accidents here. The stress and the daily grind can undermine your long-term health, both physical and mental. This impact shows up in the stats. Almost three out of five employees (59%) believe that work stress has created negative implications. Meanwhile,…
You’ve received an enticing job offer and are preparing to leave your current position for greener pastures. Then, a wrinkle. Your current employer isn’t quite ready to see you go. They deliver a counteroffer. Should you accept? When should you abandon your plans to join another firm and take a sweetened package from your current…
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…
When you think about the broad arc of your career, it’s likely easy to feel a rush of excitement and ambition. But what about when you need to push through the daily grind? As you slog through your routine, filled as it sometimes is with annoying chores and rote tasks, you might find yourself a…
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…
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