Job Search & Interview

Picture this: You wake up and wonder why your alarm clock hasn’t gone off yet. You check the time and immediately panic. “I overslept and missed a job interview!”  Nobody wants to be in this situation. However, a USA Today…

Get this: A job candidate wants to get the highest starting salary possible, while the employer will try to get the best candidate for the lowest cost. This can create a clash.  Here’s what Ryan Luke from ArrestYourDebt.com says: Employers…

“So, what are your salary expectations?” Ask the interviewer as they look directly at you. If you’re not prepared, that question can throw you off guard. What do you answer? You don’t want to give a low number as the…

Get this: There are now pay transparency laws in a few states, cities, and counties. This means employers must make their salary range public in a job listing. So before you apply, you’ll already know the minimum and maximum salary offered…

If your job offer’s starting salary is too low, I always advise salary negotiation. In fact, a survey by Robert Half found that 70% of employers expect candidates to negotiate a higher salary.  That said, there is a right and…

After countless job searches, resumes, and interviews with recruiters, you’re finally given a job offer. Hurrah! But much to your disappointment, you find that the starting salary is too low.  Do you accept it? Reject? What do you do?  I’m…

A survey by Monster.com shows that a whopping 96% of employees quit their jobs and search for a new one with better pay. As a job seeker, one of the first things you’ll look up during a job search is the…

As your job interview is fast approaching, it’s a good idea to prepare for any and all types of questions. Both the typical and the weird.  OK, you’re probably well-versed on how to answer standard interview questions. But what if…

Your resume is the first impression a hiring manager or potential employer has of you. Here’s what Nina Mazurova, Ph.D. from cheekyscientist.com says, “The quality of your resume makes a first impression and can determine whether or not a potential…

Are you looking to enter a new industry? Maybe you’re a fresh graduate who’s searching for a first job. Or, maybe you’re a job seeker who wants to stand out among the crowd. Whatever the case, you’ll need to prove…