A disgraceful phenomenon that — while not exactly a new concept — feels more prevalent than ever in the dating world: “ghosting.” Ghosting refers to the act of vanishing entirely from a romantic prospect’s life without a text, email, or DM to explain why. It’s frustrating; it’s juvenile, and, unfortunately, it’s not exclusive to your … 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
We have permission to republish this excellent post written by Mark at Financial Pilgrimage. It looks at the key things you must do if you’re going to pass a behavioral job interview. You saw a job posting, sent in your resume or filled out their application, and waited. Then came the news, you were picked … Read more
Another month, another unchanged unemployment rate. November 2022 labor market data showed a steady 3.7% rate of unemployment in the country, matching figures from the previous month and perpetuating the already tight market. Despite this news, some industries are seeing significant fluctuations in employment levels. In industries where employee demand is increasing, wages are also … Read more
Experts say 60% of jobs are filled through networking, not the ever-popular online job boards. When you’re involved in a job search, it’s easy to get caught up in focusing on all of the tangible aspects you’re looking for in your new position. You make a detailed list of what you’re willing to accept and … 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
Working online has become increasingly common as the pandemic-induced economy pushed millions to relocate to the digital world. The landscape of online remote work has become a promising solution for many college students, stay-at-home parents, and employees looking to make a shift in their careers. Today, it’s easier than ever to find a remote position … 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
This post, originally by Steve for Wealth of Geeks, is a great article on the most important interview question. It’s a question that all candidates know they’re going to be asked but almost always fail to prepare for. Imagine this: You’re interviewing for a new job. You’re doing great. You answered every question confidently, and … Read more
This great post by career coach, Stephanie at Fairy God Boss looks at two of the biggest resume mistakes made by job hunters. If you’re an experienced professional, chances are you’ve got the basics covered in your resume. Quantifiable results. Check. Page length is limited to two or three pages. Check. Keywords from the job … Read more