Q&A With Jane: I’m Afraid, I Don’t Know How To Impress Interviewers!
A READER WRITES: HELP ME! I have applied for a few jobs for the first time in my life. I got sort listed by some companies and have been scheduled for interviews next wee...
How to Ace Job Interviews Without Extra Effort
Yesterday my cousin called me demanding to teach her how to ace job interviews. She’s a rookie, so I understand her anxiety concerning the first interview. We all have ...
What To Do When You Miss A Call From A Recruiter?
Are you in the job search mode? I bet you have missed a few calls from a potential employer. So, what do you do when you miss a call from a recruiter? Obviously, you pani...
Why Not To Quit the Job without another Job Offer in Hand?
The conventional wisdom says – having a crappy job is better than having no job at all, especially when the unemployment rate is getting higher. But keeping that aside,...
A List of Things to do Before Leaving a Job
You might be tempted to turn into a short-timer when you are leaving a job. But, let me tell you, it’s not the wise thing to do. You may be too excited to just leave th...
What To Do When Your Boss Finds Out You’re Job Hunting?
Even when your job hunting is supposed to be discreet, employers often find out when their employees are searching for a job elsewhere. Suppose you’ve been looking for ...
5 Benefits Of Working At A Startup
You just graduated from college, holding your degree in your hand and now need to pick between various jobs that you’ve been offered. Sounds like a dream, right? But, t...
Why You Should (Always) Keep Your Resume Updated
If you are happy at your current job and have been in the same company for several years, there’s a great possibility that your resume is gathering (virtual) cobwebs! O...
Salary Negotiation Tips To Do It Right
Okay, so what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you are taking a new job? Your new boss? No. The work environment? Not quite. The salary? Definitely. Salary...
Preparing Yourself for Employment Background Check
Have you been interviewing with a company for an amazing position? If you get shortlisted, there is a possibility that the employer may want to conduct an employment back...
A Step-By-Step Guide To Drafting A Perfect Resume
When you think of drafting a perfect resume, Elle Woods approach may hit your mind. Remember that pink scented resume that Elle Woods passes to Professor Callahan in the ...
Need Some Help in Your Job Hunting? Here Are LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers
It is beyond belief that during its launch in 2003, LinkedIn got the attention of as few as 20 new signups a day. But now you visit the site and you will be lost amidst t...
Landing A Dream Job That You Aren’t Even Qualified For
Everyone is obsessed with the idea of landing a dream job – a job that pays really well, has a great corporate culture, and pays you for doing the work that you love. A...
Failure Resume: The ‘What’ and the ‘Why’
We are so habituated of drafting a resume that is sparkling with our achievements and degrees. We highlight all the successes that we have ever achieved, but all of our f...
Not To Ask Questions In An Interview As A Candidate
A job interview is a two-way street. Once an employer is done with analyzing the candidate after asking all the interview questions, he may provide a chance to the candid...
How about using Emojis in a Resume?
Now that emojis have replaced a lot of words in our life, people are trying to use it in each and every aspect of their life. In a world where emojis are all the rage, yo...
