Career Blog

The recruitment process has a timeline. Here's what to expect.

While you may fantasize about making a dramatic exit after being downsized, the sweetness of such revenge would be short-lived. The road to your next job will be smoother if you make a few strategic moves.

When you were growing up there were likely people around you who stressed the importance of a few simple words–please, thank you and I’m sorry. Read on to learn how to incorporate them in a work setting.

In a career setting, not every goal is worth having, or makes sense. Whether you are thinking about making a change from your current job, or seeking to grow in your current role, having goals matters.

Every fall, hundreds of thousands of Americans apply for part-time and temporary work. Some do it to boost their income, others to pay down debt, or enjoy an extra-festive holiday season.

Any job search will have its arduous moments. Those could be the hours submitting applications, self-doubt over your qualifications, or that perfect offer you came this close to landing.

The job hunt can be a long, tedious process. Particularly in a tight job market, it's not uncommon for applicants to interview for multiple positions before finding the right fit. But if your job search never gets past the point of application, it's time to take a close look in the mirror. You mi...

Looking to switch careers or return to the job market? Now is the perfect time to make a job search your New Year’s resolution. But before you start, know it won’t be the same old search in 2019.

After several rounds of interviews with potential hires, you've finally found an ideal candidate who expresses an interest in the position. You get excited thinking about nailing down the final details in your next conversation to seal the deal. Instead, you're shocked to find your offer is polit...

How’s the hiring outlook for college graduates this year? There’s still no cause for worry. The Class of 2018 is leaving campus at a particularly fortunate time. Even if you started late, it doesn’t mean you can’t start smart. Begin devoting time now—on a daily basis—to your search. Here are some...

Identifying the right candidate can be a frustrating and overwhelming process. You need to pinpoint an applicant who possesses the right technical skills, experience and knowledge. You’ll also want to find someone with the right soft skills—the personal attributes and innate skills that can’t be ...

Everyone’s career has peaks and valleys, and we all have times when we ask ourselves, “What if?” or “Is this all there is?” During a career crisis, it’s easy to look jealously at colleagues who seem to have it all figured out—but the truth is, behind every successful professional lies a path of t...

Experts warn you can't succeed in today's job market without a personal brand—and it's crucial to curate it carefully. But what exactly is a personal brand? How do you create one? Find out.

Maybe you’ve heard through the grapevine that getting a federal job is too difficult, too competitive and too long of a process. Well, it’s time to put away your Grapes of Wrath, because my new government insider, Corliss Jackson, is about to share her secret recipe for federal job success.

It is easy to discount the importance of soft skills—after all, shouldn’t everyone know how to get along with others? But not preparing to showcase your interpersonal skills would be a mistake. Learn how to shine the spotlight on your soft skill as a job applicant.