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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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
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Professional References
Great professional references can make or break your job search, yet they are often the most overlooked part of an otherwise strong career campaign. Many people assume anyone they have worked with would speak about them in a positive manner, but this is not always the case. Even with the best … [Read more...] about How To Get The Most Out Of Your Professional References
Bust Your Networking Nerves: How to Talk About Yourself with Confidence
While many people know that networking is necessary to meet more people, develop new relationships, and often convert acquaintances into clients, they frequently still resist it. As an adult, meeting new people in unfamiliar situations can often transport us back to the fifth grade school lunch … [Read more...] about Bust Your Networking Nerves: How to Talk About Yourself with Confidence
When to Use the Open to Work Banner on Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn released its Open to Work banner in 2020 in response to the record number of workers let go from their jobs because of the pandemic-related economic shutdown. Intended to give job seekers an edge in their job search by informing their network of their availability to work, it is … [Read more...] about When to Use the Open to Work Banner on Your LinkedIn Profile