Whether due to modesty, timidity or just a desire not to annoy anyone, most of us suck at self-promotion. The problem: How do you promote yourself without coming off as a sleazy pest? Here’s how. More »
Finding a job, we’re often told, is more about who you know rather not what you know. Glassdoor, the site that gives you an insider look into companies’ interview questions and salaries, now wants to add personal insider connections to give you an edge in your job search — via your Facebook friends. More »
Networking is a key skill to have, especially when you’re looking for a new job. Not all of us are great at it, though, and some may think of networking as simply schmoozing with people. LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman describes how to invest in your relationships now as a way to build a truly helpful professional network. More »
Getting fired is never a good feeling, but you have to move on. Instead of dwelling on the negatives, identify the reasons behind your firing, work out how to address them, and highlight that plan at your next job interview. More »
Resumes can be fairly boring. For some companies, they’re just another cumbersome sheet of paper or PDF file to manage. Re.vu is a web app that creates a beautiful professional landing page with your work experience, education and more, making it a viable alternative when applying for a new job. In fact, re.vu can even link to a downloadable resume if you want to offer both. More »
Submitting your resume to an online job posting is often more about hitting a perfect balance of keywords than it is about your true work experience. To beat the screeners, the Wall Street Journal suggests a quick scan of a company’s website so you can add in keywords that fit in with its corporate culture. More »
When you’re applying for a new job, you inevitably have to write a cover letter to accompany your resume and serve as an introduction to who you are. These letters must be brief yet compelling, so you don’t require much of the reader but still come across as unique. This can be tough, but if you utilise the principles of good storytelling and concise writing you can put together a letter that won’t get lost in the pile. Here’s how. More »
Toiling away long hours at the office and heading home knowing you’ll have to be back at work before you know it can be a depressing thought. A new study by a team of international researchers has proven what many of us already know: regardless of your income or socioeconomic status, working long hours can increase your risk of depression and other related mental illnesses. More »
It’s a tough job market, so you might expect to wait a long time to hear back from a company after sending your resume or having an interview. But how long until you give up hope altogether? CNN Money has a general rule of thumb. More »
Filling out an online application is never an enjoyable experience, but one of the trickiest questions you run into is when it asks for your current or requested salary. Instead of entering in a number and hoping it works, career coach Robert Hellmann tells Forbes it’s best to write in $1. More »
