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A common interview question employers ask during job interviews is, "Why are you interested in this position?" They want to know why you want to work at their company and the specific motivation behind why you applied for the job (not that you need a paycheck).Knowing how to answer interview questions well is always important, […]

Are you concerned about age discrimination? While most job seekers fear discrimination by hiring managers, the truth is that you’re more likely to be discriminated against by a computer.Most 50-something or older job seekers don’t realize that the technology they leverage to apply for jobs may be screening them out of consideration. Sadly, this is […]

For most people, life can be simplified into three stages: education, career, and retirement. But while we've been told that retirement is the ultimate goal—the most-prized reward—for a professional, many workers have a much different perspective and opinion on the matter.A recent study conducted by Zety revealed some hard truths about the reality of retirement […]

A career as a librarian has long been popular because of the job security and solid pay. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for librarians today is $64,370. But the top 10%, most of whom have master’s degrees in library science (or MLS), earn more than $101,970.How much you will eventually […]

You're familiar with the feeling: your palms start sweating, you start to shake and for some reason, your mind goes completely blank. Sounds like a dreaded case of interview jitters!Nerves can bring even the most professional candidate to their knees, impeding their chances of securing the job, even if they're the most qualified. If you […]

Ask anyone about their least favorite part of the job search process and they'll likely say "networking." Although all professionals, not just job seekers, should actively build their professional network, nothing can help you find a job quite like a strong online networking strategy. Online networking should be the foundation of your job search. It […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence (such as learning, reasoning, and inferring information) demonstrated by computers that mimics human intelligence. In the workplace, it can be used to perform cognitive abilities and tasks with reduced human error and cost. But this is just the tip of the iceberg of the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for […]

When we think of communication skills, most of us just think about written and verbal skills. For verbal communication, there is more than just talking and active listening. There is a third component—non-verbal communication skills. These are the ways you convey your message excluding words. What does that mean? Non-verbal communication includes things such as […]

Effective verbal communication can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and avoid misunderstandings. Misunderstandings can arise when verbal communication is unclear which can lead to confusion and even conflict. According to Liz Papadopoulos, “Effective communication requires more than an exchange of information. When done right, communication fosters understanding, strengthens relationships, improves, […]

The thought of conducting a job search right now is probably very intimidating for most professionals—and a little frightening. While many things could be scaring you about your job search, you can't let those fears impact your career, especially when you can easily overcome them with the right tools, tips, and strategies.If the phrase "looking […]