anicaps le forum via Compfight Illness, continuing education, travel and raising a family are all common reasons one might need to leave the workforce for an extended period of time. With rapidly changing technology and a highly competitive job market, the challenge of restarting one’s career proves harder than ever. Fortunately, there are a few…
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When Employers Don’t Follow Up
You research the company, plan your route to the interview spot, and spend hours practicing answers. Not only have you put in a lot of time and effort, but also money for transportation. The interview goes well, they seem to really like you and say they’ll get back to you. Then, you wait. And wait….
Why Four-Year Degrees are Overrated
Young adults in previous generations viewed a college degree as the ticket to a secure career future. They could also pay for tuition and related expenses by working summer jobs and part-time throughout the school year. Today, the career opportunities for college graduates have dwindled and the idea of paying tuition from a part-time job…
A Guide to Job References
Identifying and using references might be the most difficult part of the job search for many job seekers. It’s hard to ask someone a favor, even if it’s a necessary and standard professional practice. Entry-level job seekers may be particularly intimidated and confused by the process. If you’ve been wondering about how job references work,…
How to Request Interview Feedback
thinkpanama via Compfight Job interviews are unnerving for a variety of reasons. It’s no secret that you’re being judged on appearance, facial expressions, elocution, values and thought processes. Even more worrisome is the secrecy behind the decision making, with rejected candidates forever wondering about their downfall. However, you don’t have to wallow in your misery…