Being unemployed for an extended period can be frustrating, depressing, and frankly, soul-gutting. It can lead you to doubt your abilities, your strengths, and if it’s too prolonged, your self-worth. Even if you’ve experienced a job loss due to factors outside your control, like the economic cutbacks that have been so prevalent in recent years, [...]
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Whether you’re a brand new graduate or seeking a career change, having a solid network and fostering professional relationships should be key priorities. Think about networking this way: You can – and should – always be doing it. Every time you make a call or send an email or text message, you’re connecting with someone, [...]
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The term “transferable skills” is, in essence, self-explanatory. It refers to positive abilities and strengths in job candidates which seamlessly transfer from job to job and industry to industry. As you assess applicants for a role, you need to be able to evaluate these qualities just as you do the education and level of professional [...]
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There’s an insightful book by Robert K. Johnson and J. Walker Smith entitled Life is Not Work, Work is Not Life. It’s a meaningful title and account, as everyone struggles with work/life balance at some point – but perhaps never do the two feel more intertwined than when, suddenly, you lose your job. No one [...]
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Onboarding is crucial for setting your new hires up for success – theirs and yours. An effective onboarding process helps newcomers get to know your company culture, mission and values, in addition to processes, policies and procedures that will add to everyone’s overall productivity. Start onboarding the minute you decide to hire someone. Preboarding should [...]
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A final job interview is just that: your last chance to impress a hiring manager and/or members of a search committee before they select the candidate they want to hire. The field has been narrowed to its last point: there are only a small number of contenders left, and congratulations because, you’re one of them. [...]
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Who doesn’t look forward to their lunch break midway through the workday? For starters, if your answer is “What lunch break?” you need to change that up immediately. You’re missing out on an essential time to recharge, revitalize and maintain healthy levels of productivity, focus and overall well-being throughout the day. So, take your lunch [...]
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It’s natural to feel anxious before a job interview. A certain amount of adrenaline and a high energy level can actually work in your favor. But if your nerves are starting to take over badly, you need to rein them in and find calm and confident, so you can bring your A-game when it’s “go” [...]
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The number and range of questions asked during an interview are limitless. So, how do you begin to know what to expect as you prepare ahead of time? Here’s a look at some of the most common inquiries that come up as hiring managers narrow down their decision – and how to reply: Classic Questions [...]
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As excited as you are and as perfect as your new role may be for you, Day One on a job can be overwhelming or even terrifying at times. It’s a lot like the first day of school: Your pencils are sharpened, you’ve been looking forward to it for weeks, but … yikes! Now that [...]
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September 13, 2023
