Career Discussions
Helpful Tips and Coping Strategies for Graduates Seeking Jobs
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver Whether you’ve recently graduated from high school or college, you’re likely excited about getting out into the world to earn money or start a professional career. The job market ebbs and flows, so you may find a job right away, or if you’re like many other job hunters, it may…
Read MoreWorkers In Their Late 30s And Older Face Ageism In A Recession—Here’s How To Fight Back
by Guest Author, Jack Kelly Ageism is a challenge for workers in their mid to late 30s. This issue should be of heightened concern, as everyone grows older and could be impacted by biases and prejudices in the workplace. Companies are currently laying off workers and enacting hiring freezes in response to difficult economic conditions.…
Read MoreI’ve Been a Hiring Manager for 12 Years—Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Hired
by Guest Author, Charlotte Hilton Andersen Job-hunting mistakes that take you out of the running During my 12 years as a hiring manager, I’ve seen just about every mistake job applicants can make. I’m talking everything from candidates overselling their skills to having emotional outbursts during an interview to trying to use someone else’s résumé.…
Read MoreThe secret to a successful job search? ‘Don’t care so much,’ says career coach
by Guest Author, Morgan Smith Finding a new job can be stressful — there’s the hours spent drafting applications, the necessary evil of networking with strangers, the sting of getting rejected or ghosted by a company you were really excited about. Although rejection is inevitable in the job search, it’s hard not to feel defeated…
Read MoreSome of the best roles are posted on ‘hidden’ job boards—how to find them
by Guest Author, Morgan Smith The secret to landing your dream role isn’t submitting hundreds of applications on companies’ websites — in fact, many great jobs aren’t posted online at all. More and more people are finding and landing new opportunities through the “hidden job market”: vacancies that aren’t publicly listed or advertised with recruiters but…
Read MoreHow to Find Remote Jobs That Fit Your Values
by Guest Author, David N. Peterson Remote work is here to stay. The pandemic has now made working from home the new normal, and many employees around the world now consider the requirement to work in the office a deal-breaker. And while it’s become much easier to find remote job offerings, it’s still important for job…
Read MoreA Guide to Breaking Through to Management Positions
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver Finding a job can be difficult enough, depending on your skill level and the industry you’re trying to break into. But, when you already have a steady career and you want to climb up the next rung of the corporate ladder, it can often feel just as overwhelming. If you’re…
Read MoreBreaking Into HR: 5 Ways To Make a Successful Career Change
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver It doesn’t matter whether you’re changing careers because you want to pursue a passion, explore new opportunities, or simply need a change of pace — shifting from one profession to another is never an easy task. And with today’s highly competitive job market, breaking into a new field can be…
Read More7 Overlooked Steps to Land Your Next Job
by Guest Author, Sandra Dawes-Chatha You’ll find a lot of job advice online, but thinking outside the box can help you land your next big opportunity. Finding a job can be a stressful endeavor, and it can be heartbreaking when you apply for numerous positions and don’t get any response. You may find it challenging…
Read More5 Insider Tips for Job Seekers Over 50
by Guest Author, Andrew Lisa Looking for work in the best of times is a stressful, frustrating process filled with anxiety, rejection and the sinking feeling that it might never end — and these are hardly the best of times. For older workers in the over-50 set, it only gets more complicated. The insecurity that…
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