We’ve all experienced setbacks in our lives whether it be from missing a potential job opportunity, making a few mistakes on a work project, or forgetting to ask for skim milk instead of whole milk at Starbucks. Whatever setbacks you
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6 Skills That Catch an Employer’s Eye
So, you’re looking for a new position and decide to apply for one you think would be the perfect fit. But soon after applying you notice there are over 500+ applicants! You are probably wondering how you can make your
Continue readingWhy It’s Hard for Employers to Hire Someone That Says They Can Do Anything
A job interview is your best opportunity to sell yourself to an employer. You want to blow them away with your qualifications. You want to wow them with all you have to offer. At times, you may be tempted to
Continue readingWhen The First Impression Happens Before You Even Meet the Interviewer in Person, How Do You Make a Good One?
You spend a lot of time preparing for a job interview. Planning to get there on time. Dressing for success. Researching the company. Studying common questions and rehearsing your answers. And of course you do. First impressions are powerful… and
Continue readingWhy You Have to Work Hard When the Company Hires by Consensus
Imagine you just finished a job interview. Walking out the door, you sigh a breath of relief. You nailed this one! The interviewer liked you… they actually liked you! You can tell. But as the weight of the interview falls
Continue readingAt the Moment, Who is Hiring?
The job market is strong in 2023, yet many worry about the prospects of securing a new job. The state of the economy, alongside a torrent of highly publicized tech layoffs increase uncertainty around future employment. However, the numbers are
Continue readingCan AI Be a Good Career Coach?
The AI Revolution took the world by storm this year, with ChatGPT becoming a household name in just a few months. It seems like there’s an AI for almost everything, from writing, to creating art, to coding, and even career
Continue readingHow to Demonstrate You’re Interested in the Job
Expressing genuine interest during your job interview is a sure way to stand out in a positive light. But what are the best ways to express interest during an interview? And how do you express interest without seeming desperate? Conveying
Continue reading6 Of the Most Commonly Asked Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Now that you’ve completed the hard work of getting a job interview, you’re ready for the next phase: Preparing for your interview. You should never enter a job interview without a little prior practice. Fortunately, employers tend to ask the
Continue readingHow Do I Know If I’m A Job Hopper?
Job hopping has been the topic of many conversations in the professional world. Some employers see it as a red flag while others see job hopping as a positive sign that professionals are proactively taking control of their career path.
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