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Many employers now use behavioral-based interview questions to learn more about a candidate’s past experience as a predictor of future performance. These behavioral interview questions are usually the "tough" interview questions that interviewers use as a method of determining whether or not a candidate is a good fit for the open position.While you can’t predict […]

As a professional, career development can be a difficult concept to grasp, and an even harder one to put into action. I'm here to simplify it for you: there are four phases of career development every professional should know, and they are the keys to building a successful and satisfying career. 4 Phases Of Career […]

Planning to hold off on your job search during the holiday season, believing that no one hires at this time of year? You could be missing lucrative opportunities to snag a great new role.Most professionals assume that the holidays are a time of parties, year-end vacations, and relaxation—and they're right. The holiday season, however, is […]

Imagine this: you interview for a job, receive a rejection, and later spot the same position reposted online. Confused? Frustrated? You’re not alone. Here's a breakdown of what's happening and how to turn the situation in your favor.When an employer does this, it's a rejection of you. I'm going to be brutally honest. For this […]

It's the ultimate elevator pitch request: "Describe yourself in one word." If you're asked this in a job interview, how can you boil down everything you can bring to this role in one single word?The key is to choose a word that not only highlights one of your core strengths but also aligns with the […]

If you're a job hunter, you have to remember that job interviews are not all the same. Some job interviews not only require you to answer somewhat stressful questions directly from your interviewer, but they can also require you to face a group of co-interviewees and (technically) compete with them by practically standing out among […]

There’s nothing more challenging at work than dealing with a co-worker who is condescending, rude, or undermines your confidence. It can be incredibly frustrating and emotionally draining, leaving you questioning your abilities or even dreading interactions. But how do you deal with a condescending co-worker effectively? It starts with a thoughtful approach.Here's how to deal […]

If you're in the middle of a frustrating job search, the holidays can be the worst time of year for you. It may not exactly bring out the best in you when old Auntie June keeps asking why you haven't found a job yet. Each time the question comes up, it feels like a reminder […]

I've known about "working vacations" for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my dad owned an engineering firm. Every time we went away, it was a working vacation. However, I realize most people don't generally take these types of vacations. When they go away, their company and co-workers don't hear from them until […]

When you land an interview with a company, the deciding factor was probably your resume—specifically, the types of skills and experiences you included on it. But what if you lied on your resume?Lying on your resume can come back to bite you in the hiring process. It can hinder your job search and cause more […]