I’m sure we’ve all had that job where we knew we weren’t going to stay for more than a year. Some of you reading this might even be thinking about your last job and how you couldn’t even stay for
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How to Talk Salary in the Job Interview
During any hiring process you’re going to be asked what your desired salary is. It may come as early as when you are applying or perhaps as late as a few interviews into the process. But either way, if you
Continue readingIs Now the Right Time to Change Jobs?
With the COVID 19 pandemic waning but not yet over, it’s an extremely unique time in the American professional world. Many people have been forced to make career changes and others are reassessing their paths and checking whether or not
Continue readingLove the Job You’re With
“And if you can’t be with the one you love honey, love the one you’re with.” Stephen Stills wrote these lyrics for his self-titled album in 1970. What does this have to do with your job search? Everything! Finding a
Continue reading3 Major Considerations When Changing Careers
It’s perfectly normal to want to change career paths later in life. Not all plans can be followed through to the end — especially when one has a strong desire to change their career trajectory. In fact, a survey on career
Continue readingHow a Gap Year Can Increase Your Employability
Some time off can be a valuable thing. It often feels like the job market is geared to benefit people who have been on a certain, rigid track for the duration of their educational and then professional lives. We dive
Continue reading8 Ways to Build Meaningful Networking Relationships
Connecting with peers in your industry is such a fantastic way to build professional networks and meet the people you’ll be working and socializing with throughout your professional life. Sometimes that means saying hello to someone at an industry event
Continue reading5 Tips to Maximize Your Job Interview Success
Job interviews can be stressful. Candidates are most often nervous and unsure of themselves, understandably so. Add in the awkwardness of social distancing protocols like no handshakes or virtual interviews, and you have a recipe for a less than stellar
Continue readingWhat is a Stretch Job and Should You Consider It?
When job searching, a lot of people will try to find a job that they’re most qualified for because it’s within their comfort zone. It’s easier to land a job this way because you’re a low risk for employers. Less
Continue reading3 Ways to Avoid Burnout During the Job Search
Job searching can be a job itself, and not necessarily a good one. There’s no pay, benefits, stability, or work life balance. It’s also thankless. There will be no one to offer assurances that your work is appreciated, or even
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