If you’re a college student or know one who is, today’s blog is for you. Here are three tips for landing that first job after graduation.
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Category: Job and Career Advice
I’m Active on LinkedIn. Will My Boss Know I’m Looking?”
I teach a weekly LinkedIn class, and I hear all sorts of questions and concerns. Occasionally, currently employed job seeking attendees wonder whether being on LinkedIn will set off any alarms with their employer. Let’s explore that topic today.
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Top 3 Challenges for Veterans Transitioning to the Corporate World
Most job hunters face challenges, particularly when looking to change industries or job functions. Even though the unemployment rate for veterans is below that of the general population, veterans may face different challenges; let’s explore three and some tips for dealing with them.
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I Have a Side Hustle. Should I Tell My Boss? Why Should They Care?
Moonlighting has given way to a new term – side hustle. Throw in gig economy, and it’s a new world out there. But does your boss need to know what you do in your spare time to earn extra income?
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My Boss Just Asked Me If I’m Looking for Another Job. What Should I Say?
Your boss calls you into their office. “Are you looking for another job?” Gulp! Now, what?
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Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”
Among the toughest interview questions is why you are no longer employed. Let’s dive into ways of addressing that question.
How to Deal with Your Debt as a Job Seeker
Most people are in debt from things like credit cards, medical bills, car payments, and mortgages. Although debt is an expected part of our everyday lives, too much debt can create problems for people seeking jobs. Let’s take a look at how having a lot of debt can impact your job search.
Five Tips When Approaching Your Boss About a Raise
It’s sweaty palm time: you’re going to ask your boss for a raise. Today I’ll offer five tips to help you put your best foot forward.
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Disabilities and the Job Interview
Interviewing can be a very nerve-racking experience. Aside from answering a lot of employer questions and asking a few of your own, what if you have a delicate topic in your present or past? Should you bring it up? If so, when? And how?
Three Tips for Stay at Home Parents Returning to the Workplace
Societal trends have certainly changed over the decades. These days it’s less likely than ever before for children to be in a two-parent household where one parent elects to remain home while the other is employed.
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Situational and Behavioral Interview Questions
ore and more, employers are shifting from the traditional interview to a more behavioral-based format. Today I’ll explore behavioral and situational questions. I’ll define them, let you know why they’re being asked, list several examples, and finally offer some tips for handling them effectively.
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Goodwill®’s Value to Employers
Companies want to hire talented employees. What’s Goodwill’s role in that process? Let’s explore some of the ways Goodwill works to create value for employers in their local area.
