Careers
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When To Walk Out Of A Job Interview Early
Let’s say you’ve gotten to the interview stage of your job search, and five minutes into the conversation you realise that this particular job won’t be a good fit for you after all.
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How Do You Deal With Long Hours At Work?
Most jobs require occasional overtime or after-hours work, but in some jobs and/or careers, long hours are the norm rather than the exception. If you’re working a job that regularly asks you to work beyond what you would consider a standard workday, how do you handle the workload — not to mention the work/life balance?
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Write More Thank-You Notes To Colleagues You Appreciate
Professional communication includes a lot of thanks. It’s a go-to closing for emails, even those that don’t require action from the recipient. But when’s the last time you sat down outside of that 37-message-long email thread and wrote a thank you note to a colleague?
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You Don’t Need All The Qualifications Listed In A Job Posting
If you’re job hunting and you find a potential job where you only meet some of the requirements, go ahead and apply. Worst-case scenario, you don’t get the job. Best-scenario, you get hired—and find yourself in a position where you can grow.