Do you work two jobs or odd hours? Are you a freelancer, but you’d prefer a more traditional job? Perhaps you’re sick and tired of your unconventional schedule and hours, but you can’t figure out how to break out of your current work situation. You’ve heard that networking is the key to landing a new job, […]
How to manage at work when you hate your job
Unfortunately, many people can relate to disliking their work, or even hating their job. Are you among the many workers who would leave your job at the first chance? If an immediate change is unlikely, consider the following tips from Sanjay Sathe, CEO of RiseSmart.
How to find a job: get out of your job search rut
You’re looking for a job? If you’ve been sending out hundreds of resumes and haven’t heard back from one employer, stop now and commit to making several changes in your job search strategy. Looking for a job is frustrating; you’re totally fed up with looking for a job and don’t think there’s another thing you […]
How to prepare for the most challenging interviews
Just when you thought you’ve heard it all when it comes to interviews, you need to start preparing for another type of evaluation. “Challenge-based interviews” are a trend among human resources professionals, according to Elli Sharef, co-founder of HireArt, a jobs marketplace that uses online challenge-based interviews to vet applicants.
How to get your friends to help you get a job
Today, networking opportunities abound and come in many forms: both online (via social networking tools, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Google+), as well as in-person networking, which is equally important for job seekers who really want to solidify relationships with the potential to earn them introductions to key decision-makers at their target companies.