One of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of a job search is that there is no one “right way” to handle any aspect of the process. The interview is no exception; every employer has an idea about what constitutes a good answer to a key question.
What does the future workplace look like?
As the millennial generation, often defined as those born between 1982 and 1997, makes up more of the workforce, and as its members move into leadership roles in industry, we can expect their generational perspectives to shape the workplace. What does the future workplace look like?
Interview horror story
Yesterday, I shared an interview horror story from the employer’s perspective, and today, it’s the job seeker’s turn. Read on for a scary job seeker story and add your own to the comments!
What job seekers can learn from Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Lawrence
I hate to miss an opportunity to share a career lesson related to pop culture. Did you watch the Oscars? Did you, like many, wonder how in the world anyone had let Anne Hathaway out of the house in a dress that made it look like she was having a MAJOR wardrobe malfunction? You’d think […]
How to get fired? Discuss your political opinions at work
The conventions are over, but the political banter won’t end for months. Presidential elections stir up a lot of emotions, whether you side with the “red,” the “blue” or if you consider yourself somewhere in the middle. If you’re fired up, it’s natural that you may want to talk politics at work. However, you should […]