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 »
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 »
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 »
The old adage “It’s not what you know but who you know” is especially true when it comes to job hunting. If your job search has you spending day after day behind a screen sending out waves of emailed resumes and automated job applications, it’s time to change course and start phoning your network of professional contacts instead. More »
Sending a resume isn’t always the best way to score a job, but if one is required you want to make sure it gets read. Reader Owen reminds us of one of the most obvious but often neglected resume strategies: send it as a PDF so you can be sure your recipient can read it. More »
So you’re looking to hire somebody new, and you’ve decide to do the proper and thorough thing and follow up with their referees. To make sure that process is actually useful, you need to carefully plan what you’re going to ask. More »
