Career Work 5 Benefits of Working From Home for Employees When most people think about working from home, they think of the basic comforts that make telecommuting such an appealing option: wearing whatever they want, being steps from their desk, drinking their own coffee instead of whatever that might be in the office break room. But there are additional r Written by Laura Spawn May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Career How Far in Advance Should You Apply for a Job Knowing when to apply is a great way of making sure you’re opening yourself up to the plethora of available jobs. Why? It’s because some companies begin to seek applicants months down the road, while others start their recruiting process quite early. Determine how far in advance should y Written by The Editors May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Career Best Jobs for Analytical Thinkers As an analytical thinker, your ability to deal with complex issues is invaluable in the workplace. However, with so many options to choose from, it can be challenging to decide which would be the right career for you. Here are some of the best jobs for analytical thinkers: Katherine Metres Akbar Pre Written by The Editors May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Career How to Best Answer: “What Are You Looking for in Your Next Job?” One of the top deciding factors for hiring candidates is determining who among them is the perfect match for the company. That’s why one of the most common interview questions you may encounter is, “What are you looking for in your next job?” This is an excellent opportunity to sh Written by The Editors May 19, 2020May 20, 2020
Career How to Best Answer: What Can You Contribute to This Company? If a potential employer or a hiring manager asks you about how you could contribute to or add value to their company, what’s the best way to answer? Here’s how to convince the interviewer that you’re the right candidate for the job position, as advised by experts. Alan A. Golik Exe Written by The Editors May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Career 15 Best Jobs Where You Work Alone Do you prefer working with other people? Or would you rather go for jobs where you could work by yourself? If you much prefer the latter, you’re not alone. People who prefer to work alone can still find jobs in nearly any niche. Here are some of the best jobs where you work alone. Mendy ... Re Written by The Editors May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
Career Work How to Apologize for Missing a Meeting We’ve all had that haunting feeling of embarrassment when we realize that we’ve missed an important meeting. So how do we apologize if this ever happened? Is there a proper way of doing it? We asked experts to share their insights. Patti Wood, MA Speaker | Trainer | Author | Body Languag Written by The Editors May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Career How to Tell If Your Phone Interview Went Well Just like with the usual face-to-face interviews, there is no sure way of knowing whether a phone interview went well or not. Still, it’s not impossible to assess your performance during the interview. There are some indicators that you can keep a lookout for to figure out whether the intervie Written by The Editors May 8, 2020May 15, 2020
Career Answering the Interview Question: What Is Your Work Style? When a hiring manager or a potential employer asks you questions about your work style, how should you respond? While this open-ended question might seem a little vague, it actually allows you to highlight how your work style is an excellent fit for the company you’re applying for. Here’ Written by The Editors May 6, 2020May 15, 2020
Career What Not to Say in a Job Interview What you say and how you say things during an interview is crucial to helping the interviewer decide whether you are a good fit for their company or not. That’s why it’s essential to think carefully about the things you want to cover, as well as the things you should try to avoid saying Written by The Editors May 5, 2020May 6, 2020
Career How to Not Be Nervous Before and During a Job Interview More often than not, the nerves and pressure of a job interview can make you act differently. To stop nerves from getting the better of you, here are some tips to help you nail those interviews, as recommended by experts. Michael Trust, MPA, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP Human Resources Director, Michael Tr Written by The Editors May 5, 2020May 5, 2020
Career How to List Personal Interests and Hobbies on Your Resume A well-written resume should present a potential employer with a substantial idea of which skills and expertise you would bring to the job. Beyond that, there are ways to add some character to your resume. How? You do that by adding some personal interests and hobbies. However, finding interesting Written by The Editors May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Career Can You Leave a Job off Your Resume? (According to Experts) Do you need to list all the jobs you’ve ever had on your resume? Or is it acceptable to leave out some details? To find out the answer to this question, we asked experts to provide their insights. Let’s find out: Emily Frank, M.A. Founder, Career Catalyst Yes, you can absolutely leave a Written by The Editors May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Lifestyle Career How to Come up With Interesting Facts About Yourself As soon as someone says, “Tell us an interesting fact about yourself,” somehow everything we know about ourselves flies out the window. It might be easier to come up with an answer if the scenario you’re in is informal or just a casual conversation with people you just met. But wha Written by The Editors April 16, 2020April 16, 2020
Career How to Accept an Internship Offer (According to 7 Experts) A successful internship can be the key to a thriving and fulfilling career. However, there are several things you need to consider before accepting any offers. That’s why we asked experts to provide their insights on how to accept an internship offer. Let’s find out: Jillian Low Directo Written by The Editors April 16, 2020April 16, 2020
Career 25+ Best Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer While it might be tempting to accept a job offer immediately, keep in mind the things you need to discuss and clarify before jumping right in. Have you gathered enough information about the role you’re applying for? What about the compensation, the team, the work environment, and the company? Written by The Editors April 7, 2020April 7, 2020
Career 30+ Great Questions to Ask Recruiters Before an Interview Your conversation with a recruiter—no matter how quick it may seem—can be arguably more valuable than an actual job interview. Why? They act as a connection between the employer and the job seeker, so it’s your chance to give a great first impression. It’s also an opportunity to ask Written by The Editors April 6, 2020April 6, 2020
Career How to Include Language Skills (Proficiency) on Your Resume As more and more companies enter the global marketplace, they are now in search of candidates who have language proficiency levels. So now more than ever, the language skills level is a piece of valuable information to have on your resume and one that will likely give you an edge over most of your c Written by The Editors April 6, 2020April 6, 2020
Career How Best To Answer: “What Is Your Greatest Accomplishment?” There are several standard interview questions employers or hiring managers may ask to learn more about you. However, “What is your greatest accomplishment?” is probably one of the most challenging behavioral questions you will encounter during a job interview. Some other ways this quest Written by The Editors April 6, 2020May 11, 2020
Career When to Ask About Salary and Benefits in an Interview A lot of job hunters may find this question quite relatable, “Is it okay to ask about salary and benefits during an interview?” While this can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, figuring out if an employer can meet your personal needs and standards are a crucial determinant of whether Written by The Editors March 26, 2020March 27, 2020
Career How Early Should You Arrive for a Job Interview During a job interview, a lot of things are out of your control. Things can go right or wrong in an instant. However, there’s one thing within your power that could make or break your interview: showing up early. So, how early should you arrive for a job interview? We’ve gathered some e Written by The Editors March 26, 2020March 26, 2020
Career What Are the Best and Worst Colors to Wear to a Job Interview? In a world where companies interview dozens of people for one job position, first impressions are more important than ever. What you choose to wear that day may send a subconscious message to the interviewer about your character—especially the color of your clothing. To help you achieve an ideal f Written by The Editors March 26, 2020March 26, 2020
Career How to Properly List References on a Resume (With Examples) Job seekers continue to ask if they should list references on their resume. While some employers require you to submit resume references, other employers and hiring managers won’t request that list until after the final in-person interview. So, if you reach this point in the hiring process and Written by The Editors March 20, 2020March 24, 2020
Career 50+ Good Questions to Ask Recruiters During the Interview When it comes to job interviews, planning and preparation are vital. The more you learn about the company you’re applying for, the better you’ll be able to prepare for your interview. Your potential employer or a hiring manager will ask you some questions to decide whether you’re f Written by The Editors March 11, 2020March 13, 2020
Career How to Become a Massage Therapist Why Would You Want to Be a Massage Therapist? Many people of varying ages and backgrounds have found great joy in the career of touch therapy. It is not for everyone, but it suits someone, it can be a fruitful and satisfying career choice. For many years, I’ve found it extremely rewarding to help Written by Gina Scianimanico, LMT, CEP January 17, 2020January 18, 2020
Career How to Answer “What Sets You Apart from Other Candidates?” In this guide, we’ll be covering how to answer the classic interview question, “What sets you apart from other candidates?” A lot of job seekers, especially the first-timers, may have a tough time answering this question. There’s that concern of not wanting to be too overconf Written by The Editors January 13, 2020January 27, 2020
Career Signs You Didn’t Get the Job After Interview, According to 11 Experts Job interviews can be daunting. There’s always that feeling of uncertainty if you got the job or not. Here are some ways to figure out if you didn’t get the job position you applied for. Dr. J Paul Rand, MBA, CPCN Executive Director, RSolutions (Holdings) You scoured the internet for tip Written by The Editors December 19, 2019January 20, 2020
Career 10+ Signs Your Boss Feels Threatened by You When you first started your job, everything was going well. Your boss was encouraging, supportive, and even complimenting you for a job well done. But then suddenly, everything changes. Now, your relationship seems constrained, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to please your boss Written by The Editors December 18, 2019December 18, 2019
Career How to Deal with a Coworker Who Is Trying to Get You Fired, According to 15 Experts What do you do when someone you work with every day wants to get you fired? We asked experts to discuss how to deal with a coworker who’s trying to sabotage your career. Here are their insights: Damian Birkel HarperCollins Leadership Author | Founder & Executive Director, Professionals In Written by The Editors December 17, 2019January 16, 2020
Career How to Accept a Job Offer, According to 11 Experts (+Sample Acceptance Letters) Accepting a job offer is not as simple as some people may think. You can’t just say, “I’ll take the job! When do I start?” Before anything else, making sure you and your employer have covered all the bases, and there’s no confusion, is very important. So, how do you acc Written by The Editors December 16, 2019January 19, 2020
