Nailing the job interview requires preparation and the right interview technique. Aligned to both involves asking the right questions to ask the interviewer. Without a doubt, a strong interview technique is an essential part of our job or career change. This is true whether you’re looking for seasonal work or a big step up in … Read more
Getting a job offer is an achievement in itself and when you’ve been looking for work or a career change for a while it can be tempting to job at the first offer that comes your way. However, sometimes its worthwhile to pause and reflect and consider whether its really the right job (or employer) … Read more
Most people’s resumes are boring. I spent 14-years hiring and firing staff within the information technology sector. Over those years, I’ve read thousands of resumes. I threw most of them away within 10 seconds. They were dull, and repetitive and most of them put me to sleep. The resumes I kept were impressive. They were … Read more
Whether you’re in between jobs and job seeking or looking for a career change, there are some big things you should avoid writing in your emails to prospective employers. Fairy God Boss has written this great article on eight, must-avoid email phrases. We’ve all received emails that are filled with cliched work phrases. And we probably roll … Read more
Whether you’re hoping for a career change or simply looking to get hired into role, it’s not unsual to ask yourself why you’re not succeding in finding a job. This post from My Life I Guess looks at some of the reasons. The process of finding a new job can be discouraging at times. You … Read more
The world of work is changing. Covid has had a profound impact of how we work and technology is increasingly automating what we do. Nadia at Wealthy Nickel has written this post of professions that don’t offer a great future. As the economy continues to soar following the COVID pandemic, surging inflation and mounting costs … Read more
As the world returns to work, crafting the perfect resume has never been more important. However, staying ahead of the curve could help you stand out and defeat the bots that are more likely than not going to be reading your resume. An influx of new websites offering AI-supported resume checking software might become a … Read more
Show up every day. Do your job well. Never complain. Volunteer for extra work. Sound familiar? While these techniques are great at building a successful career, I found a much better trick to continuously increase my salary during my career, and an ADP study has numbers to back it up. Switch Jobs Now Can Pay … Read more
Anyone who works in the financial sector may have read about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Income-producing real estate is a rising element of the American financial industry. REITs were established by Congress in 1960 to provide equal access to opportunities for investment in the real estate sector. REITs had a market value of $1.25 … Read more
What are you giving up to build your career? Maybe you are compromising time at home with your family. Or perhaps it’s your health, integrity, or self-respect. The fact is most of us give up something to work on our careers. But here’s the truth: Healthy careers don’t feel like a sacrifice. When we feel … Read more