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27 Jul Interview tips that go the extra mile

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You already have the basic interview must-dos down – on time (or a little early), neatly dressed, easy on the perfume or cologne, etc. But everyone knows that, right? So what interview tips can you follow to edge out the others and get the best chance possible of landing the job?

Here are interview tips that go above and beyond:

13 Jul Dropping the Mic: Leaving Your Job Without Drama

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Even the best job opportunities sometimes run their course, and new options become available. Perhaps something more interesting, with better pay, or offering more responsibility. And once you find it, you'll start counting down the days to leaving your job. Whatever the reason for moving on, you can’t get the next role without giving notice to your current employer and leaving your job. But if you depart the workplace without thoughtfulness and consideration, you could burn bridges and end relationships that prove useful in the future.

There’s no reason for leaving your job on bad terms, if you consider the following:

29 Jun Land a Job Without Prior Experience Today

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Maybe you just graduated a few weeks ago and you’re out in the market looking for your first real job. Or perhaps you’re looking for a career change and ready to try something total new. But either way, you’re probably facing a major challenge for job seekers – trying to get a job without experience. Whether you’re a lawyer-turned-pastry chef or just framing your degree,

Here are 5 Ways to Get a Job Without Experience:

08 Jun Good Works: Building Your Resume Through Volunteer Work

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

One challenge for job seekers, especially young ones, is lacking the experience that employers want. It’s a common frustration of a circular problem: without the experience I can’t get a job, without the job I can’t get experience. One solution is to find pro bono or volunteer work that also builds skills you can add to your resume.

Here are some volunteer work ideas that can boost your experience:

25 May What They Say Behind Your Back: Get Great References

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

When you’re looking for a new job, it’s natural to focus on the early steps – fixing your resume, signing up with staffing agencies, searching for job opportunities on career websites. And that is where you should start. But once you’ve gotten interest from potential employers, impressed them with your interview skills and started talking salary . . . don’t forget a crucial step, which is when they ask to contact people who can vouch for you. To get great references means you need to do your homework, have strong relationships and be organized.

Here are tips to help you get great references:

18 May Ridiculous Wrongs: Worst Resume Mistakes

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

We get it. You’re trying to find a new job, you’re on LinkedIn, you’re tapping your networks, and you’re rewriting your resumes. Lots of balls in the air, and you’re only one person. But if getting hired is a priority, we want to point you away from some of the worst resume mistakes that could keep you out of the running.

Here are some of the worst resume mistakes to watch out for:

11 May Thinking of being a temp? Here’s What To Know

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

In 2015, companies hired 3.3 million temporary workers per week. If you're thinking of being a temp, there are a few basic things to know to help you make the most of the experience.

Here are things to know if you are considering being a temp:

20 Apr Time Out: Better Time Management Tips for Work

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

The Internet. Smart phones. Text messages. Email. We have so many ways to communicate, get information, be organized – but sometimes this just feels overwhelming, not streamlined. If you find yourself longing for the days of a rotary phone and carbon copies – don’t despair. You may just need to find a way to organize your day for better time management at work.

We suggest these tips for better time management and a more efficient workday:

06 Apr How to Get a Summer Internship

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

It might seem like it’s barely spring, but summer is closer than you think. For most college students, this means getting ready for final exams and looking forward to a break from classes. But it also means thinking about opportunities to learn about different careers over the break. Depending on your interest, your experience, and your financial expectations, there are a lot of ways to get a summer internship.

Here are some ideas to help you get a summer internship:

16 Mar Strong Start: How to Be a Great New Employee

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

You’ve got the new job. Congratulations. But how do you become a great new employee? After all, you’ve already been a great recruit. You’ve put together the great resume, or LinkedIn profile. You made it through one interview, or several. You negotiated salary. You moved across country, or started a new commute. But – now you’re the new guy (or woman) at the office. How do you start to become more than just the unknown face?