It’s the time of year when many employers are hiring on a seasonal basis. If you’re looking for one of these temporary jobs for the first time, what should you expect from the process? In many ways, it’s similar to searching for a full-time position, with a few key differences. To help you succeed, here… Read More »
When you’ve finished your workday, you want to unwind and spend time with your family or friends. However, this can be difficult if you have a hard time shutting your brain off from a demanding day. You don’t want to think about work, yet a difficult project, unhappy customer, or stressful deadline keeps circling around… Read More »
During any interview, there’s undoubtedly going to be some questions that could make you stumble – if you don’t prepare properly. One of those is the ever-dreaded “What motivates you?” question. Saying “money” will likely turn off the hiring manager. How can you answer this question in a way that’s authentic and impresses? Here are… Read More »
There’s nothing more discouraging than finding out you didn’t get a job you really wanted. While it’s ok to take a minute and process the rejection, don’t wallow in it. Instead, learn from it, so you can fix any mistakes you made and impress the next hiring manager you interview with. Here are some ways… Read More »
Anxiety is on the rise everywhere, especially in the workplace. If you’re feeling anxious, it can be difficult to focus and stay engaged, as well as complete your work. The good news is that there is plenty of help available for workplace stress and anxiety. In fact, one of the best ways to cope with… Read More »
This is one of those awkward interview questions that can make you squirm. Sometimes, you don’t know what you’re looking for until you find it. In other cases, you don’t want your answer to sabotage your chance at moving forward in the hiring process. So, what’s the right answer? In reality, there isn’t one. But,… Read More »
More and more people have temporary, contract, or seasonal work in their background – in addition to full-time positions. When it comes to your resume, how do you deal with all this experience? Should you list every job and temp assignment, creating a longer, two-page resume? Or, should you simply include the most relevant work?… Read More »
Whether you want to ask for a raise or promotion or move into a new direction with a different job, it can be hard to get outside your own head. If you’re like many people, you start to think about everything that could go wrong and why you should just stay where you are. Self-doubt… Read More »
During an upcoming job interview, you want to promote your accomplishments and skills. However, don’t let a question about a mistake or a weakness throw you off track. When a hiring manager asks this question, they’re not trying to make you squirm. They’re simply trying to find out how you handle challenges and ways you… Read More »
Job searches are stressful overall. However, the interview might be the most anxiety-inducing aspect of it. Oftentimes, these can feel more like interrogations and less like the conversations they’re supposed to be. Also, if you’re like most candidates, you think that one minor mistake will blow your chances of getting the offer. This can certainly… Read More »