10 Job Interview Questions That Are Meant to Trick You

Can you outsmart an interviewer? Hiring teams ask challenging questions that sound riddled with tricks. While these questions aren’t meant to deceive you, companies ask them to gain better insight into your candidacy. Here are ten interview questions demystified and un-riddled. 1. How would you describe yourself in one word? The Trick: They want insight

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Who is Hiring

We are all familiar with the job numbers, the projections, and the overall state of an economy that feels like it has been hobbled by the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, it might feel like the prospects for work are few and far between but, there are plenty of businesses and even entire industries that are

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3 Ways to Avoid Burnout During the Job Search

Job searching can be a job itself, and not necessarily a good one. There’s no pay, benefits, stability, or work life balance. It’s also thankless. There will be no one to offer assurances that your work is appreciated, or even noticed. No bonuses, catered lunches, or cold brew on tap. However, it’ll be the most

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How to Find an Environment That Fits Your Personality

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

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Don’t Pit Happiness and Pay Against Each Other

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

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What NOT to Say During an Interview

It’s common to be nervous before attending an interview. I mean heck… sweaty palms, fumbling over words, lack of eye contact… it happens all the time. I see many signs of interview nervousness and tend to blow it off to just that. However, there are some instances where the manager just couldn’t ignore the red

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Overcoming Mistakes In Your Job Search

Everyone makes mistakes, but one of the worst times to do so is when you’re applying for a job. Despite your best efforts, there are some mistakes you simply can’t recover from, such as submitting a resume and cover letter addressed to the wrong employer or hiring manager, but other errors do not necessarily spell

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Take a Temporary Job to Land a Permanent One

According to a recent report from Adecco, a leading staffing firm, temporary jobs have increased for six straight months and the continuing rise in temporary employment provides a good indicator that an improvement to the jobs crisis will come. Temporary hiring happens first, as employers remain cautious in a volatile market. But as temporary and contract jobs increase, more and

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