Rules are meant to be broken. Job seekers break rules every single day. It helps to set them apart from the job search competition. Whether you break the rules or bend them, sometimes stepping outside of the lines is the best plan of attack if you want to land a job. When you’re searching for a […]
The True Costs Of Commuting Will Surprise You
Millions of people commute to work every single day. It’s a time consuming and expensive process that’s hard to avoid. But what do you really know about the commute? It’s time to take a step back and look at how the commute affects your wallet, your time, and your health. The negative impact of the […]
Do You Earn A Living Wage?
Everyone needs money to survive. At a bare minimum, we need money for shelter, food, and other basic necessities. A living wage is the amount that you need to earn to have a “satisfactory standard of living.” Based on this definition, do you earn a living wage? When you’re hunting for a job, you need […]
How To Convince Your Boss To Let You Work Remotely
Do you daydream about the ability to work remotely? It’s not such a far fetched idea. A growing number of full time employees are working from home either full time or part time. Why aren’t you? Arm yourself with the right arguments and a solid plan and you’ll be able to convince your boss to […]
How To Start A Conversation With Anyone
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, life is all about who you know. So get out there and meet new people. Whether you’re trying to make friends, close a deal, schmooze a client, or build your professional network, the next person you shake hands with could be your ticket to success. What’s […]
7 Steps For Getting A Job After Being Fired
Did you recently get fired? Are you worried about getting a job after being fired? It’s not as hard as you might think to find work after being terminated as long as you approach the job hunt in the right way. Getting fired is never an ideal situation. Always do your best to quit instead […]
The Biggest Interview Mistakes That A Job Seeker Can Make
When it’s time for the job interview, you better bring your A-game. You need to be the best you that you can be. If you want to get the job you need to be flawless. Yet in the high pressure job interview, it’s easy to make mistakes. Just do your best to avoid making any […]
These Personality Traits Will Help You Find A Job
The job search is competitive. There are hundreds of applicants applying for every single job. How are you going to set yourself apart? Will it be your out of this world intelligence? Your exceptional good looks? Your mastery of technical skills? Or something else? One thing that every employer actively looks for is the right […]