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 »
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 »
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 »
We’ve talked a lot about what you should say in a job interviews, but we’re wondering: what shouldn’t you talk about? More »
Dear Lifehacker, I like my job. I really do. My coworkers are great people, my manager understands me, and I get to do what I’m great at and like doing every day. Even so, it’s a struggle to get up every morning and go to the same office and do the same things every day. More »
StartWire is designed to solve one of the most frustrating problems for job seekers: spending countless hours sending out applications and customising cover letters, then following up only to never hear back. StartWire tracks your applications so you’re not in the dark. More »
If you’ve ever hired anyone for a job, you understand a whole new perspective on what makes an applicant stand out — and what makes you toss an application to the bin. Fair or not, blogger, consultant and hirer Charlie Balmer discusses honestly the mistakes that can ruin your chances with a potential employer. More »
