Apr, 2013

How to address an enormous gap in your work history/resume

Resume GapEmployment is a major part of our lives; it’s what helps us fulfill our daily needs. However, there comes a point when you need to take time off in order to attend to something: caring for a sick relative, raising a family, traveling, or going back to school. Now you’re ready to get back to work, but the problem is that you now have a huge gap in your work history. How do you explain it to a potential employer?

Apr, 2013

Answering “Are you interviewing for anyone else/any other companies?”

Interview AnswerEvery day, countless interviews take place in companies around the country. In those interviews, job seekers are faced with all sorts of interview questions—some easy, and some hard. Today, we’ll be looking at how to answer one of the toughest interview questions:

Are you interviewing for anyone else/any other companies?

Mar, 2013

How to Handle Inappropriate Interview Questions

Inappropriate Interview QuestionsHaving been a job seeker for so long, you are bound to face an interviewer who’s not well informed—one who doesn’t know what to ask and what not to ask. It’s a familiar situation; chances are if you haven’t been asked inappropriate or weird questions, you will eventually face one. So how do you face these questions?

Mar, 2013

8 Tips for Every Confused Fresh Grad

Fresh GraduateEvery young kid wants to be somebody; this is what drove you from elementary through college to do your best so that when the time came, you would be able to get the job that you want.

Mar, 2013

5 of the Worst Interview Answers

Bad answersYou come to an interview hoping to impress the interviewer, but instead you do the exact opposite. You think your answers are the best, but in reality you’re ruining your chances of getting the job. So if you’re using any of these answers in the interview, it’s time to scrap them and find something better.

Mar, 2013

Start Networking Early with These 4 Easy Tips

Job Search NetworkNetworking is a subject that is sometimes brought up when discussing the job search. However, it’s generally not something that’s talked about unless someone is actively looking for a job. The problem is, most people think you only network during a job search.

Mar, 2013

Want to Know Why Employers Don’t Tell You Why You Didn’t Get the Job? Here’s Why

Employer ReasonsJob seekers typically want to know why they didn’t get job, so that they’ll know what mistakes they made or perhaps what skills they lack so they can improve their chances next time. Unfortunately, most employers don’t reveal the reasons why they turned you down. Here’s why:

Mar, 2013

Opening the Door to Opportunities before Your Graduation

Door to opportunitiesIn a few months, college graduates will be flocking to companies in the hope of getting hired for their first job. For a select few standouts, it’s the companies who come to them; for the vast majority, it’s an uphill battle.

Mar, 2013

4 Interview Mistakes by Fresh Graduates

Interview MistakesIt’s been a long time coming. For years you’ve worked your way through college. Those sleepless nights will finally come to an end as graduation day approaches. Now, all you’re worried about is hearing back from the companies you’ve sent resumes to.

Mar, 2013

6 Steps to Preparing for a Career Change

Career ChangeA career change is a big decision for anyone. Sometimes we entertain the idea but never actually move beyond that. It’s a cycle where you find yourself frustrated with your career; you feel that you need to make a change, but decide against it anyway. The months and years go by, and you’re still stuck with an unsatisfying career.

According to a recent survey by the American Staffing Association, 38% of working adults say they are likely to change careers within the next year. Yet far fewer will make the jump. Here are some action steps to help.