Pinpoint what makes you stand out against potentially more qualified candidates, and the best way to communicate that to possible employers.
#162: Tips on Emailing Multiple Recipients
#161: Tips on Creating a Nice Resignation Letter
Remember it’s a small world and when it comes to leaving your job you want to leave on the best terms possible.
When writing your resignation letter, keep in mind, less is more. Remember this not a time to be negative about you work environment. The letter should be clear, concise and include the following:
#160: When Sending Email Thank You Notes - Proofread, Proofread, Proofread
#159: When Interviewing, Personality Traits Matter
The next time you go for a job interview, you should spend time brushing up your personality, not just your skill set. According to a joint report from US careers advice site, TopInterview and job search platform, Resume-Library, the least and most desirable personality traits in job candidates are:
#158: Tips for a Business Casual Wardrobe
#157: How much to invest into your 401(k) monthly to retire with $2 Million
With longer life expectancies and disappearing pensions it is more important than ever to take your 401(k) seriously. Experts recommend saving at least $1 million before you retire. CNBC calculated how much you need to put into your 401(k) each month in order to reach $2 million by age 65. It is important to note, the sooner you start saving, the better!
#156: Prioritize Candidate Experience
#155: Set a Clear and Realistic Timeline
Finding your dream job can take a long time, sometimes much longer than anticipated. These extended timelines can be challenging for candidates, recruiters, and the hiring team.
It's hard enough to search for a new job, and if you're engaged in a lengthy interview or recruitment process, it only makes things harder.
#154: Tips to Get Your LinkedIn Profile Seen
#153: 3 Easy Rules to Achieve Success
We all want to be successful in our careers. Getting a good job, working hard and honing your skills are all essential but can be difficult to accomplish. Try taking a few minutes of everyday to do the little things, the easy things and see what happens. Scott Galloway, a lecturer in Marketing at New York University says keep it easy by following these three rules:
#152: Can You Walk Me Through Your Work History?
#151: The Art of the Perfect Handshake
#150: 4 Reasons Why You Should You Consider a Pharmaceutical Career
#149: Interview Tip: Don't Ramble
#148: Follow Through on Your Word
#147: It is Important to Listen to Understand
#146: Have You Considered Interview Coaching?
Are you consistently getting calls for interviews, but then not getting past the initial rounds? If so, it may be a good idea to consider registering for an interview coaching session. This one-on-one time with a coach will help your answers came out smoothly, boost your confidence and have a strong overall delivery during your interview.
#145 Avoid Keyword Overload
Adding a keyword section to highlight your skill set is a great way to ensure that your resume will make it past an ATS; it can also make sure that a hiring manager can easily locate the required skills for the role on your CV. Keep in mind having a keyword section so expansive that it attempts to mask a thin work history.