Many job seekers think they should take the summer off. They shouldn’t. Yes, it’s true that July is a slow month for getting a job offer. However, if you are actively seeking a job you should consider working very hard to submit quality applications...
I’m amazed when job search experts continue to tell job seekers to send snail mail thank you notes. Why? Maybe it’s some misguided attempt to tell job seekers to show they care. As though paper and a stamp are more tangible than a quick, thank you...
Did you know, that women, on average, earn less than men in nearly every single occupation for which there is sufficient earnings data for both men and women to calculate an earnings ratio? So what should you do? Build your transferrable toolkit that is in demand by...
Smart job seekers know that it pays to switch jobs strategically. Recent studies are indicating a trend that is the reverse of previous generations. Apparently, the new normal is that people who switch jobs every 2 years make on average 50% more that their longer...
The newest career stage for working professionals is 60-80. That’s not a typo. If you are a working professional, planning how you will make money from 60-80 – working – not retiring- should be a big focus for you unless you have saved so much money...
Back door references, also known as off the record references, refer when people not listed as references on the Employment Application by a job seeker are contacted. When job seekers apply to a job and are interviewing, they erroneously assume that their...
