Alan is the creator of Interview Success Formula, a training program that has helped more than 80,000 job seekers to ace their interviews and land the jobs they deserve. Interviewers love asking curveball questions to weed out job seekers. But the truth is, most of these questions are asking about a few key areas. Learn more about how to outsmart tough interviewers by watching this video.
People look for side jobs for varied reasons. Some because they want something to keep them busy, some to pursue their passion, some to learn a new skill and some others to make ends meet. Regardless of the reason, having a side hustle offers a number of benefits and if you’re considering looking for one, here are some tips to help you look for a side job.
Leaving your current employment seems to be a piece of cake. It may be true for one but it may not be the same for another. Regardless of what the case is, it wouldn’t hurt to think about the manner in which you leave and how you leave stuff behind.
The importance of productivity and efficiency in the workplace cannot be discounted. A company with productive employees is one that is most likely going to succeed because for one, it will translate to good customer service. It will also create a positive impact on the workplace culture and environment. But while we understand why productivity is crucial, we can’t also deny the fact that there are days when it’s really tempting to just slack off and procrastinate. If you’ve been losing focus for days or weeks now, now is the best time to do something about it. Read on and learn some tips to help you become more productive and efficient at work.
People who are happy at work are those who constantly find themselves in the zone for tackling their tasks, motivated to perform at their best and are positive towards everything that’s thrown their way, whether good or bad. You, most likely, may have found yourself in a similar scenario but not permanently. You might have gotten to a point where you see no direction anymore, a point where you think your career is headed nowhere and that you’re no longer enjoying whatever it is that you’re doing.
Job burnout is a common problem experienced by workers who are struggling when it comes to coping with workplace stress. Burnout is usually accompanied by a number of physical and mental symptoms such as exhaustion, negative attitude towards anything related to one’s particular job, reduced efficiency at work and so on. If you find yourself feeling exhausted from work, your productivity decreases and start to loathe at the thought of going to work, you are already showing signs of burnout.
To say that landing a lucrative career is challenging is an understatement. With the competition that’s getting tougher, poor global economic conditions and insane number of jobseekers, you’re fortunate to be getting a job offer after several attempts to find a job. But what if you got so lucky to get more than one job offer?
Job burnout is a common problem experienced by workers who are struggling when it comes to coping with workplace stress. Burnout is usually accompanied by a number of physical and mental symptoms such as exhaustion, negative attitude towards anything related to one’s particular job, reduced efficiency at work and so on. If you find yourself feeling exhausted from work, your productivity decreases and start to loathe at the thought of going to work, you are already showing signs of burnout.
A thank-you email after a job interview is something a lot of jobseekers usually ignore. But what we’re not aware of is that its power to help you land the job you applied for cannot be discounted. Indeed, sending a thank-you note after a job interview can benefit you in more ways than one. For one, it shows your interviewer that you know how to pay courtesy and respect. It’s also an excellent way to demonstrate professionalism and good written communication skills.
More and more companies are leveraging technology to make the hiring process faster and more efficient. Besides accepting online applications, hiring managers and recruiters also conduct interviews online and one of the most common platforms used is Skype. Skype interviews especially come in handy not only for companies screening potential candidates but also for jobseekers who are planning to relocate to a new place for that position.
The importance of using social media when looking for a new job cannot be discounted. Gone are the days when people would have to physically walk into companies to hand in their applications and resumes. While it’s still part of the process, not all employers require jobseekers to do that anymore. Today, in a technologically-driven world, we have the best resource to tap on at our disposal - the internet. Not only does the internet allow us to look for a job at the tips of our fingers, social media platforms are also excellent venues to work on our personal branding to help increase our job search success.