The moment you make a mistake on the job, your mind starts swirling with ideas about how to respond. Panic sets in and the temptation builds to ignore it or find a way to make it not your fault. You know the serious consequences a mistake at work can have and you want to avoid […]

In today’s world, it is easy to question whether it’s worth it to send a thank you to the people you interviewed with. A thank-you card is outdated and an email is impersonal, so why even bother? Consider these statistics from a CareerBuilder survey:   22% of employers say not receiving a thank-you note makes […]

Few things can make your experience at a company awful quite like a bad manager. Even when you like your job, having to deal with someone who is rude, demanding, ignorant, and incompetent can make you want to jump ship. Those you discuss the issues with will likely say everyone has bad bosses and encourage […]

When you start a job, you’re full of hope and eagerness to perform. Maybe it’s your dream job or simply something to pay the bills, but either way you want to give it your all. Your goal is to make this feeling last, but all too often that new job feeling fades. No matter what […]

When you spend 40+ hours each week with the same people, things are bound to get heated. Everyone brings a different perspective to the table at your workplace, and while this is good for business, it can be bad for personal relationships. Friendships will undoubtedly form, but so will conflicts.   It’s easy to know […]

Applying for a job is a very detailed and meticulous process. One mistake can ruin your chances despite you being the perfect fit for a position. Sometimes it can be an obvious typo that makes you appear careless or maybe it’s a missed attachment you’ll never have the chance to submit.   One major misstep […]

As you near the end of your college experience an eagerly look forward to starting your new career, it’s easy to fall into some of the most common job search traps. After all, the career market is new territory for college grads, and some of the people and situations you may encounter will be terrifying […]

Getting hired takes more than just a fancy resume. It takes a combined effort of creating a personal brand that will attract recruiters at the companies you want to work for. The truth is, there are many candidates out there who are looking for career opportunities like you. However, your brand is what makes you […]

A phone screening is a common method of vetting applicants to determine who should be called in for a face-to-face interview. While it seems like an easy process, it can be more intimidating for some candidates than a regular interview. While just a few basic questions may be asked of you during a phone screen, […]

As a job seeker, you’ve probably spent a lot of time reviewing and making improvements to your resume in the hopes of getting noticed by recruiters. This is, after all, the goal of a serious job search. A well-written resume can make the difference between getting called in for an interview or having your resume […]