We’ve all been there: You didn’t set out to have a bad interview. But somehow, the job interview that held so much hope went off the rails. Now you’ve come out of the interview feeling sweaty, nervous, and likely angry with yourself. Perhaps it was nerves that got the best of you and never … [Read more...] about Six Steps to Take Following a Bad Job Interview
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Five Ways To Reengage With A Stale Job
Work can be a grind and the luster of receiving the weekly paycheck fades over time. Add in a pandemic, the battle to prove you can be productive working remotely and annual raises that don’t keep pace with the rate of inflation and the honeymoon is over. If you're unsatisfied, bored or spend … [Read more...] about Five Ways To Reengage With A Stale Job
Easy Strategies for Business and Career Networking Success
Can networking boost your business and career? The answer is, “Yes!” I recently returned home from four days of professional development and networking with colleagues in the career services industry. I confess: I am a total conference geek. I love immersing myself in talking about and sharing … [Read more...] about Easy Strategies for Business and Career Networking Success
Tips to Overcome Job Search Fatigue
Job search fatigue is real and well-known to those who have endured a lengthy one. The longer a job search stretches out, the more challenging it can become to maintain your motivation and the belief that your dream job is just around the corner. What are some signs that you could be … [Read more...] about Tips to Overcome Job Search Fatigue
Showcase Your Value Instead of Your Age During a Job Search
Ageism is a reality of today’s job search for mature professionals. Discrimination in hiring based on age is illegal, but let’s face it, it’s happening out there, so it is an issue that mature job seekers must be aware of and learn how to strategize against. As the Great Resignation marches … [Read more...] about Showcase Your Value Instead of Your Age During a Job Search
Is Your Dream Job Hiding in the Hidden Job Market?
The hidden job market is the term used to describe jobs that are available to be filled, but for one reason or another, the employer has chosen not to advertise them to the public. Leading industry surveys indicate the number of jobs not posted to the public range between 50-75%. The higher level … [Read more...] about Is Your Dream Job Hiding in the Hidden Job Market?