Most people are active on social media and never consider that what they post might have an impact on their employability. Here is what you need to know about keeping your social media pages above board and making sure your career doesn’t suffer. **The following guidelines apply to both private and public profiles. Employers have…
While the COVID-19 pandemic has largely ended, one thing that has stuck around is the increased ability to engage in virtual work. If you have an office job, you’re likely working from home at least part of the time. If you are between jobs or seeking a new job, this post can give you valuable…
Employers often overlook exit interviews even though they can be valuable tools to boost engagement and employee retention rates. It is important to get as much information as you can about what caused employees to leave your company to consider making changes that will increase employee retention. In addition, exiting employees will be more honest about your…
When you receive an attractive job offer from a new company, it is a common practice to go to your existing supervisor and share this news with them. Intending to leave your job after appropriate notice and take the new, better position is a natural move. In some cases, though, the supervisor will make a…
If you’re trying to get a job, rejection from a company you really want to work for is disappointing and painful. You may even end up with bad feelings towards a company you admired previously. Rejection in the context of a job search is not personal, and there are many reasons why you may have…
Prevailing advice about resumes says to condense your life’s work history and experience down as small as possible while still including everything important. But what do you do when the interviewer pulls out this question: “Tell me something that’s not on your resume?” This is a tricky question. If you include anything too important, the…
Companies looking to hire want to find the best talent to fill open positions. One way to attract hiring managers’ attention and get a job is to highlight achievements other applicants are not likely to have. These will make you stand out from the crowd. Achievements can be related to your education (especially for recent…
Most people look at job seekers as those who have lost a job, are unemployed, or are unhappy in their jobs and looking for a new one while still employed. The COVID pandemic seems to have brought a shift in who is looking for a new job and how they are looking. More than ever,…
Maybe you just can’t take your job situation anymore and are ready to quit and live on savings until you can find another job. Or perhaps you got a better offer and decided to take the next step in your career. Leaving your job might be something you’ve dreamed about. But burning bridges can be…
Everyone wants to get a raise; after all, the cost of living keeps going up. Shouldn’t your salary? But there’s a right and wrong way to ask for a salary increase. Here are some common mistakes to avoid. Don’t Ask While Business is Down If your company is in the middle of a downturn and you know…
Remote work became a reality for many workplaces during COVID-19, and many workers strongly want to continue remote or hybrid work situations. This new reality has left team leaders to figure out how to manage remote teams effectively. Here are some top tips for managing a remote team. 1. Use technology tools to communicate. Texting…
An employment gap–a time during your work history when you were not employed–can be one of the most challenging hurdles in the interview process. Employment gaps used to be seen as a big problem for workers, but COVID-19 and a number of other life situations have made these gaps more common and acceptable to employers….
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