Garden City Archive

Most people don’t properly prepare for job interviews. As a result, they usually make one of these two common mistakes in their job interviews, and it costs them the job.You might think you can get away with doing minimal interview prep in your job search, but hiring managers can tell if you haven't done your […]

If you're wondering why your job search isn't working, or why it's suddenly slowed down after a few good leads, then you've come to the right place. One of the biggest concerns we hear from our members is how long the job search seems to take nowadays. When all other aspects of our lives seem […]

With increasing emphasis on productivity and performance in the workplace, it's easy for professionals to feel overwhelmed and stressed in their jobs. Happiness at work can be elusive, and we all know that the quality of our professional lives directly impacts our overall well-being. However, the good news is that there are practical and effective […]

In today's competitive job market, it's taking job seekers longer to find and secure jobs. A long job search can be frustrating, but there's an easy way to shorten your job search and stand out to employers in the hiring process.Have you been looking for a new job for more than a month? Are you […]

Whether you were fired, laid off, let go, want to make a career change, or just quit your job, it's important to find activities that will make you more employable when you're out of work. Otherwise, you'll have a hard time keeping up with qualified job candidates who aren't desperate for a job. Also, you'll […]

Nobody wants to work for a bad boss. But if you're looking for a new job, how can you ensure the hiring manager you've been interviewing with will be a good boss?One of the best ways to dodge a bullet in the hiring process and avoid working for a bad manager is to find out […]

You're in a meeting at work and would like to suggest an idea, but feel you are too new to the working world or too young to add value at this point. You choose to say nothing and regret it later. How do you handle this situation in the future? How can you gain confidence […]

The job interview is an essential part of the screening process for employers. It helps employers dig deep beyond the resume to find out about 1) your experience and skills for the job, 2) whether you're a good fit for its workplace culture, and 3) your career goals and outlook to determine how dedicated and […]

You may be asked salary information on an application form, or be faced with a “current salary" or “desired salary" field on an online application. Or you may be asked the same question by a legal recruiter. The answer you provide may be used in the screening process—answer too high and you may not be […]

Balancing the demands of a career while nurturing a family is a juggling act that countless parents face every day. The modern world presents working parents with a unique set of challenges, from managing time efficiently to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What can busy working parents do to excel both professionally and personally? How […]