A Job Seeker’s Guide to Recovering from Rejection
Were you recently turned down for a job? Even if you weren’t excited about the role, repeated job rejections can wear away at your self-esteem.
Were you recently turned down for a job? Even if you weren’t excited about the role, repeated job rejections can wear away at your self-esteem.
When is it time to look for a new job? Your answer may depend on your age.
Job seekers: Have you considered a contract-to-hire position? If you’re looking for flexibility, want to quickly gain new skills, or enter a different industry, a contract-to-hire role may be a good fit.
Social media has become a valuable tool for job seekers, but it can present some pitfalls, too. Well over 90% of recruiters check candidates’ online presence. If you are currently or soon will be looking for work, it could be time for some social media “spring cleaning.”
You’ve practiced answering tough job interview questions. But have you rehearsed your non-verbal responses?
As a job-hunter, you’re focused on finding a position that’s a good fit for your skills and interests. But how do you know if the company is a good fit – that the organization aligns with your own needs and ideas? Hiring experts advise looking for these “green flags.”
If you’re job-seeking for the first time, you may wonder what skills can set you apart from other candidates. Naturally, you need the technical skills that correspond to your field. Beyond that, hiring experts say there are at least six additional traits they look for in entry-level candidates.
Even if you aren’t currently looking for a job, you may unexpectedly hear from a recruiter through a social media job site. That typically means your profile and skills could match a job opening they want to fill.
Every January, people make resolutions to help direct their lives in the coming year. If any of your resolutions will involve your career, then December is the right time to take stock of how things have gone over the past 12 months.
The stars have aligned and you’ve received not one but two job offers. Congratulations! It’s a terrific problem that presents some unique challenges.