Category: Job Search Advice

  • Why Some People Succeed Almost All the Time

    LARAE QUY JULY 12, 2019 The reason why some people succeed almost all the time is that they understand their core strengths. They don’t waste precious time. When it comes to success, it’s easy to think that people who are blessed with brains are the ones who will make it to the top. Common sense suggests…

  • 100+ Icebreaker Questions for Interviews

    CAREER CONTESSA EDITORS  This article first appeared on Careercontessa.com.  JULY 10, 2019 The right icebreaker questions can be great for interviews. There are many illegal questions, make sure that you are not crossing dangerous boundaries.   Icebreaker questions are more than small talk. These are targeted questions that usually require a moment of pause to consider—and answer. Typically, icebreakers yield…

  • 5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Ready to Change Careers

    Ready to change careers? By Sharlyn Lauby | October 6, 2016 According to a study from LinkedIn, young professionals today change jobs more than their older counterparts. Now, that statistic alone shouldn’t be a surprise or a concern. People change jobs all the time. It’s a natural part of our professional lives and shouldn’t be viewed as a failure. The…

  • Frustrated at work? Take 4 steps before quitting

    By Sharlyn Lauby | April 11, 2017 Sometimes we don’t like our jobs. It might be the company, our boss, or the work itself. And sometimes, it’s important to realize it’s not anyone’s fault. The business world changes rapidly. Our personal goals and needs change as well. Whether or not to look for a new job is an…

  • 5 questions every job seeker should ask during an interview

    During the hiring process, some interviewers might interpret not asking questions as a sign you’re not interested in the position…