What does at-will employment mean? Learn this and other details like exempt vs. non-exempt status. “CONGRATS, YOU’RE hired!” When you hear these exciting words, you’ll likely also encounter a job offer letter. An offer letter is typically a good faith effort by an employer to provide clarity regarding the position […]
15 Ways to Increase Productivity at Work
There are only so many hours in the day, so making the most of your time is critical. There are two ways increase your output–either put in more hours or work smarter. I don’t know about you, but I prefer the latter. Being more productive at work isn’t rocket science, […]
5 Things You MUST Do Before An Interview
There are a few things that are absolutely CRITICAL to interview success. If you want to get a job offer, you’ve got to do these things before an interview: (Psst! Can’t get hired? Watch this free tutorial.) 1. Research the company. Before you go into an interview, whether it’s a phone […]
After the Interview: Sample Thank-You Letters
They’re two simple words – thank you – but they could be the very thing that lands you the job. So, what does your thank-you letter need to contain? Your contact information The date The contact information of the person you’re writing to A greeting (e.g., “Dear Mr. X”) Body […]
4 Things You Must Do After A Job Interview
What happens after a job interview is equally important as what happens during it. Following up after an interview can be the difference between getting a job offer and getting a rejection letter. Too often this step is overlooked or missed completely. You don’t want to jeopardize all of the work you […]
The 9 most common interview mistakes that cost you the job
You got the interview. Congrats! Now the real fun (and pressure) begins … don’t mess things up! Here are the nine most common interview mistakes that can cost you the job. Not doing your research The most common complaint from hiring managers is that candidates don’t do their research about the role and […]
How to Prepare for an Interview: The Ultimate Guide
As someone who writes about work and interviewing, I hear regularly from people who say the quality of their job interviews — and their success rate — soared after they changed the way they were preparing for them. In fact, I’m convinced that the best thing you can do ahead […]
5 Things to Do Before Your Next Job Interview
Do you get nervous before speaking in public? You take the stage, scan the crowd and suddenly realize that you haven’t practiced as much as you should have. You realize your preparation was totally insufficient—but there’s nothing you can do now. And that’s when the butterflies kick into high gear. […]
How to Ace an Interview
Most people misconstrue the task that lies before them in the job interview. Some think the interview is a kind of test, and to pass it they must answer all the questions correctly. Others imagine that it’s all about finding out the interviewer’s secret passion for fly-fishing and spending the […]
Guide On Finding A New Job [2019] – Easiest Ways
You probably know already that the old approach of finding your first job directly after graduating and then working in the same company for the rest of your professional life is over. The average number of times people are changing their jobs nowadays is between 10 to 15 times during their professional […]
