Category: Job and Career Advice

On the surface, job interviews seem to favor candidates who are extroverted. People who are extroverted get their energy from talking with other people, and often have an easier time answering questions on the spot. Where introverts gain their competitive advantage is in their natural tendency to prepare and reflect before entering a situation. If you’re an introvert, here’s how you can leverage your preparation abilities for interview success.

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You’ve probably seen references to customizing your résumé to each job you apply for, as it’s one relatively easy way to increase your chances of standing out as a candidate. What exactly does that mean, though? Here are suggestions for four major components of most résumés.

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Building a successful career is ultimately about setting and meeting goals—to earn a certain credential, have a certain job or make a certain salary. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a common interview question. Do you know how you’d answer the question and what it means for your career path?

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Whether you want to do it for your career or just to explore your interests, it’s a good idea to continuously learn over the course of your life. Skills need to be sharpened, after all, and new talents developed, and it’s always fun to explore a personal interest. Here are just a few of the platforms that you can turn to for learning.

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The process of getting a job can be stressful—even more so if you have a disability. Even though you have the same employment rights as anybody else and you’re sure that you can do the job, you may have additional worries. Will the employer see your skills instead of your disabilities? Will you be trusted and given the same opportunities as your colleagues? The first time you’ll be in front of your potential boss will be the interview, and you’ll likely face questions that relate to your disability. Here are five things to consider as you prepare.

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It’s true that some seniors are having a hard time finding work, but don’t get discouraged! Many companies are starting to recognize the value of hiring from the motivated, talented and largely untapped pool of older workers. While a lot of job search advice applies to workers of all ages, there are some tips you’ll want to pay special attention to as a senior.

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Media coverage on the American economy paints a bleak picture for unemployed Americans, especially older job seekers. Talented workers have been laid off and now exceed the number of job openings, making the competition for jobs fierce. In today’s economy, your job hunt will take longer than ever before. If you’re an older worker looking for a new career, consider the following strategies to get ahead of your competition and gain employment.

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Everybody should network as part of their career development. Building connections with people in and out of the workplace is a good way to find more job opportunities and advance. A network is valuable to older workers, particularly for those who haven’t been working but are looking to get back on the job. If you’re looking for advice to get back into the workplace, these strategies can help you leverage and build your network and find an easier way back to work.

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One of the first steps to take in any search for a new job is to perform a self-assessment—what are you interested in, what might you be good at, and what fields or job types match with those. This goes even for older workers; if you’re looking for a career, you should do an assessment. Here’s how.

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Many wonderful programs—including educational opportunities through Goodwill®—exist to help adults obtain their GED diplomas and improve their job prospects.

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If you’re considering going back to school, there’s one inescapable fact to consider: More skills equals more money. There are many low-cost options to consider when thinking about school. Determining what you want to improve will help you decide the type of education to choose.

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Digital literacy, or the ability to use computers and software on the job, has become one of the most important skills in the workplace. But recent data show that many workers—even younger workers—feel lacking in their digital skills, and it may be holding them back. Fortunately, there are many free resources available to build valuable professional skills.

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