In today’s job market, searching for a job is already an exhausting process. Because of this, people tend to ignore red flags about certain positions and take anything that they can get. It’s important to remember that the job you take can end up exhausting you more and lead to burnout than the job search
Ah, the good ol’ job hunt. If you’re making a career change soon and plan to dive into the world of applications and interviews, you’ll need to write or update your resume to include your latest and greatest accomplishments. This might get you wondering how far back in time this information should go. There are
These days, employees are looking for ways to get ahead in their careers to feel secure in their jobs. This is not easy, as it may mean sleepless nights and lost weekends. Although these can certainly get you ahead, there are more efficient and cost-effective ways to achieve career advancement. What matters is that you
Have you ever taken a personality test? It may sound cliché, but these are significant indicators for finding compatible career paths and life partners. You can take a Myers- Brigg test here and see what type of positions come up with your personality type. My personal favorite is the 16 personalities test based on the 16 personality types. When you get
No matter whether this is your first job search or your 10th, it’s important to establish what kind of environment you’re looking for. It can be draining to sift through multiple job postings when you don’t know what you’re looking for. Here are 5 tips to find a job that aligns with your brand. Do
Recent research on job interviews suggests that “The average number of people who tend to apply for a single job is 118, while only 20% of them get to be interviewed.” If you’re pursuing a job in management, in particular, it becomes that much more important to show a potential employer why you’re the one for such
When caught under the pressure of deciding what your next career move should be, when struggling with the fear of not finding a job or of disappointing someone, you often forget that your needs and aspirations are what you must keep in consideration before making any important changes in your professional life. Here we’re suggesting
I think that we can all agree that Marketing Manager sounds better than Marketing Assistant. While they both have significant responsibility, a manager typically has more responsibility and is considered to have higher qualifications than an assistant. Have you ever tweaked your job title in your resume to make your experience appear more than it
Most people know what they don’t want, but the same can’t always be said for knowing what one does want. The top five reasons why employees leave their jobs are all related to things they don’t want or don’t like such as: low pay, lack of career advancement opportunities, feeling disrespected at work, childcare issues,
An age-old question still hangs above our heads: What’s more important—money or happiness? We’ve all heard both points of view. Some say money buys happiness because you have more freedom to do as you desire. You can take vacations, explore hobbies, indulge in luxury without heightened worries around expenses. The other side may point out
