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f you are extremely qualified, have terrific application materials, a targeted resume and you’re interviewing for jobs, but always coming up with a silver medal, it’s possible that you’re bumping up against an elusive category: likability. [Read more…] about How to use soft skills to get the job
How to get a job when you’re overqualified?
Shouldn’t it be easy to get a job if you are more than qualified — even overqualified — for the opportunity? If you’re an experienced engineer with a Ph.D. and you’re having trouble landing an entry-level engineering job, it can be tough on your morale. However, you should not be surprised when employers don’t jump at the chance to hire someone who isn’t a perfect fit for the job, even if that means turning away someone with too many qualifications. [Read more…] about How to get a job when you’re overqualified?
How to cold call when you’re job hunting
Job seekers have a lot of networking resources at their disposal. Theoretically, it should be possible to either a) find connections that will introduce you to people to help with your job search or b) introduce yourself to those contacts via social media. Despite this access, sometimes a cold call is the only way to speak to important job search resources. Most people hate the thought of calling someone they don’t know, but there are ways to prepare so you will be successful. [Read more…] about How to cold call when you’re job hunting
What to consider when you work for family
Have you thought of going into the family business? As the trend toward entrepreneurship and side businesses grows and more and more people pursue employment in areas that fall outside the realm of the traditional job, family businesses may become more appealing options for those seeking to stake their claim in an entrepreneurial economy. [Read more…] about What to consider when you work for family
Bad reasons to change careers
You know what they say: “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” If you’ve been coveting the greener grass of a career change, be sure to stop and reflect before you plan a major shift. While transitioning careers sometimes makes sense, many people mistakenly believe a career change will solve all of their problems. Even successful career changers may be surprised to find that they encounter the same (or worse) problems in their new careers. Before you start to explore what’s on the other side of the fence, consider the following reasons not to change careers. [Read more…] about Bad reasons to change careers