Took time out of the workforce? Here's a unique opportunity for you.
- Written by Alan Carniol
A gap in work history used to be a disadvantage in landing a job. Or in getting invited for an interview. Employers worried that such a resume gap meant out of date skills, and perhaps a decreased work ethic.
For some top firms, that view has changed.
Do’s and Don’ts for Your Next Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
Whether interviewing for an entry-level job or an executive position, it will never be easy. It is one of those things where no matter what you do, you can’t completely eliminate the nervousness or anxiety. The only thing that you can do is minimize that feeling by preparing yourself for the unknown and arming yourself with knowledge.
Helping a Friend When they Lose a Job
- Written by Alan Carniol
Losing a job is not something you want to happen to you or anyone else. Everyone needs to have a job to keep a roof over their head and support their family. This is why you shouldn’t think twice about giving a hand to a friend or family when they lose a job.
Ways to Make a Bad Day into a Good One
- Written by Alan Carniol
You can’t expect every day to go your way. There are times when you will feel that the world is against you. You will have bad days when you least expect it. They may come during or before a big interview. The important thing is to not let a bad day take control. Here are some ways you can make your day better.
Writing Your First Resume
- Written by Alan Carniol
When it’s your first time writing a resume, it can feel a little overwhelming. You’re required to fill up a piece of paper with your skills and experience—things you might not have in abundant quantities yet. The good news is that when you’re seeking an entry-level position, you only need to specify general categories—unless you happen to have some specific, relevant skills and experience.
Five Ways to be a Smarter Job Seeker
- Written by Alan Carniol
When you’ve been out of a job for an extended period of time, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the emotions and frustrations. You can’t think clearly anymore and your judgment will be clouded, in the end hurting your chances of even landing an interview.
Five Tips for New Year’s Job Search Resolution
- Written by Alan Carniol
The year 2012 is now behind us, and 2013 is unfolding. The new year is the perfect time to start fresh. If, in the last few months, you’ve failed to get any interviews or come up short with your interview answers, it’s as good a time as any to make a change.
4 Tips for a Better and More Interesting Office
- Written by Alan Carniol
Everyone needs to go to work to provide for themselves and their families. However, while we do need to go to work, not everyone is happy with their current job. This can be for a variety of reasons, and unfortunately, sometimes it’s hard to motivate yourself to get up every morning and prepare for the day’s work.
6 Tips to Get the Attention of Startups
- Written by Alan Carniol
Big companies have structured procedures that they follow. In most job openings, it takes a long time before any hiring actually happens. If you’re tired of trying to land a job at big companies with their rigid procedures, why not try seeking new opportunities at startups?
3 Simple but Important Things Employers Look For
- Written by Alan Carniol
Losing a job and having to find a new one is always stressful. It’s not easy finding a job in a tough economy in which hundreds of applicants are ready to fill the position that you want.
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4 Questions You Need to Have Answers to Before Your Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
In your interview, your success greatly depends on your answers to the interviewer’s questions. A lot of emphasis is put on your responses, and this is why most experts say that you need to prepare for questions that you know will be asked.
4 Reasons You Should Take a Break
- Written by Alan Carniol
When you’re working, you want to get your tasks done as fast as possible. However, sometimes when you’re sitting in front of your desk and working nonstop without breaks, it could do you more harm than good.
Advantages of Helping a Coworker
- Written by Alan Carniol
In any company, you will inevitably have coworkers that you work with day in and day out. No matter how busy you are with your own work, there are times when a coworker goes to you to ask for help. The big question is: Should you help?
In an environment where every day feels like its “every man for himself,” you might think twice about helping others. It’s understandable for an employee to think of himself first, but while it may seem like the best decision for the short term, it might not be best in the long run.
Three Ways You Can Reduce Interview Anxiety
- Written by Alan Carniol
You have perfected your resume and cover letter writing skills. You don’t have any problems getting interviews, either. Your weakness is that when you get to an interview, all of your poise turns to anxiety.
Don’t worry—here are some tips that can help you deal with that anxiety and be at your best the next time you have an interview.