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
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
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
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
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
Just as important as an employee’s qualifications and skills is their fit with the employer. Will they mesh with their colleagues? Do they hold the same values as the employer? That’s why culture fit interviews have become so popular. These questions are meant to give the interviewer insight into the candidate’s personality, values, work ethic, and … Read more