It happens to everyone at some point: your boss says no to your proposal, or your fellow team members nix your great idea. It can be a crushing feeling to be rejected at work, but there is a silver lining.
When you're looking for a job, one of the issues that may come up is the idea of being overqualified for a position. In many cases, this seems like a completely ridiculous concept, after all, what employer doesn't want a very capable employee?
Most of us despise that dreaded word: "networking". There are very few people who are not daunted by the idea of networking.
If you're going back on the job market after a major life change like a divorce, it's common to feel some anxiety. The same is true if you're re-entering the job market after being out of it for a long time. Maybe you've been raising children, or traveling. In all of these cases, your task is [...]
Whether you have years of professional experience, or are just applying for an entry-level position, going to an interview can be daunting. You may have the education or skills, but you want to make sure that they translate well during the interview process.
Losing your spouse is a difficult thing. Whether your spouse died after a long illness or the death came unexpectedly, facing life without your companion can be a difficult adjustment.
A recruiter is the one person who will honestly tell you whether you're qualified for a job or not, and whether you're going to fit in at a new company. They can tell you if your new haircut is trendy or just plain strange, and they can even tell you if you're asking for the [...]
When you're searching for a new job, one of the things that many people discover is they need to update their current set of skills. If there's a position you want and it requires additional skills then why not learn it at home? Many people stop at this point, sure they don't have the training, [...]
Applying for a job, especially when it is a job you really want, can be both an exciting and scary experience. While not every job requires them, many job applicants can get a little stressed over picking the right references. If you are in the process of applying for jobs, there are at least three [...]
Think about how much everyday technology has changed in the last 20 years. We've gone from palm-pilots being amazing and impressive to smartphones in every pocket and tablets quickly replacing notebooks even in traditional school environments. It's no wonder there are more tech jobs than there used to be, and a quickly shrinking pool of [...]
