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““It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ―George Eliot
Making the Most of Time While You are Unemployed
Unemployment can be a stressful period of time when it is unwanted. Research by the American Psychological Association has shown, for instance, that being out of the workforce has psychological implications, including the potential to affect one’s openness to new people and experiences. If you belong to the 3.6% of the US population who are unemployed, know that [...]
Interview Question – What are your long term career goals?
How honest can you be with the answer when you are confronted with this question either in an interview or during the annual performance review? What are your long term career goals? I have come across some Millennial newcomers to the workplace who have expressed their desire to be in a company only for a couple [...]
Common Resume Mistakes
There are a number of resume mistakes that are depressingly common. Here are some of the most common resume mistakes along with the reasons they are mistakes and how to avoid making them yourself. Poor Formatting Poor formatting will hurt even a well-written resume. Misaligned indents and excessive spacing will undermine a resume though it is [...]
Between Careers? 5 Ways to Make Money Without a Job
Are you having trouble meeting your financial needs with your current job? Is your change in careers taking longer than expected, having filled out a long list of applications each day? If so, then you're in luck, because we happen to know a few ways for you to keep your bank account filled while you look for [...]
Know Your Worth: How to Determine Salary (And Then Get It)
Are you looking for a new job? Think you're being underpaid at your current job? Either way, you should take action to make sure that you're getting the salary you deserve. But that's easier said than done. How do you know the right amount, and how do you ask for it? We're here to help. Keep [...]
Acing a Job Interview – How to Answer the Most Common Interview Questions
Preparing for a job interview can be quite overwhelming, especially when you try to come up with some answers that will differentiate you from the other candidates. Because of how common these questions are, it might sometimes be hard to come up with an answer that doesn’t sound cut out from the book. This guide will [...]