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Whether you’ve had a truly negative experience at the company or simply want to pack up your desk and head for bigger and better things, trying to articulate your feedback in an exit interview can be like walking through a mine field. There are two purpose to an employee exit interview – one for the company and the other for you. ...
Interview rejection is always going to be difficult to hear. Regardless whether you are a recent graduate or you have been working for years, it’s never nice when you get that phone call/email/letter telling you that you were just not right for the role and thus letting you know the interview did not go well. ...
The modern job search (for employee or employer) often begins and ends with posting resumes online. There are a number of options out there, of course, and each one has certain benefits and features that can help you target certain types of jobs or play to your networking strengths. For example, there are some sites that act more like a social network, and that can be extremely beneficial if you can build a relationship with someone at the company. On the other hand, some of these sites will blast your resume out to any employer that could potentially match your skills and experience. ...
Human resources departments are inundated with resumes. Moreover, resume screening software can easily reject your resume based on the omission of a key word. Even when your background is perfectly suited for the position, hiring managers may not always understand your unique ability to add value that facilitates the company’s mission. So, how do you get noticed? Follow these five-point job search strategy to differentiates you in the resume and interview screening process as the best candidate. ...
I cried after reading it. Lately as I have been job searching, I have fallen into the rat race and mindset of ” I am a Wharton MBA, I should be at this level and making this much by now.” Even when I am at home with my kids, part of my brain is still contemplating career questions and job search strategies. I have forgotten my own definition of success. It’s not measured by job level, salary, or comparison with others. This story reminds me that I have new values and rules for my success and happiness. ...
I came across this infographic on the cost of job stress that I wanted to share. Stress is felt by almost all of us. We almost accept it too easily as a fact of life. I think it’s important to raise the awareness of the cost of stress on your health, work performance and general well-being. ...
Job interviews are always a nerve-wracking experience. Even for the most confident person, going into a situation where you have half an hour to talk yourself up, stretch your qualifications as far as they will go, and convince a stranger that you are the right person for the job is enough to get anyone feeling a little jittery and anxious. One of the best ways to feel better going into the interview is to prepare yourself for what things to say, but you’re more likely to leave an even better impression if you know what things to avoid as well. ...