Starting a new career is an exciting, energizing, and self-affirming experience. But getting to your new career can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when you didn’t leave your last role by choice. You can smooth this transition by being prepared and asking yourself the tough questions at the beginning of your journey.
Understanding your own values is only the first step in the process of making a values-based career transition. It doesn’t do you any good to have a values inventory in hand if you don’t put in the time to make sure your values will be honored by a potential employer.
Searching for a job can be tough, but you don't have to go it alone. Working with a recruiter could be helpful to find your next job, so we'll discuss the different kinds of recruiters and what they can do for you.
After a layoff, many people look for a job similar to their last one. Maybe at a higher level or with a different company, but typically the same “type” of work. But others, take job loss as an opportunity to pivot to a new career entirely. This pivot may be made by choice - pursuing something you’ve always loved but never had time for - or it may be an adaptation you make out of necessity, like if you work in an industry that has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic.
Many workers have not only adjusted to the WFH lifestyle - they’ve grown to love it. A recent Prudential survey of 2,050 U.S. workers found that 68% of current home-based employees would like to continue doing so in the future - at least part-time.
Looking to boost your chances of securing an interview? Identifying and highlighting your transferable skills across the hiring process is one way to impress an employer and land your dream job! Follow our guide to showcasing your skill set and landing your next dream job!
Instead of hiring full-time employees, many companies are looking for freelancers or contractors for short projects or tasks. Maybe you’ve noticed more and more listings for “freelance” or “contract” positions.
Many people choose to work for the government for the opportunity to be of service to their county. We share our expert tips in this step-by-step guide on how to apply for federal jobs, navigate the complex process, and find the right public service position for you.
Have you ever been unhappy at work? Really, truly, Sunday-night-is-ruined because-you’re-dreading-Monday-morning unhappy? If you have, you know it’s a terrible feeling - and you might be worried about having that feeling again at a new job.
As the new year starts, many people set new goals for themselves.
Negotiating a salary may fill you with dread, but it’s actually not that daunting. With the right preparation and strategies under your belt, you can handle this phase of the recruitment process with confidence and tact. View here for our expert tips and tricks so that you can handle salary negotiations.
Wondering what questions you’ll get in your next interview? Our guide offers inspiring answers to a wide range of interview questions, and presents some killer questions for you to ask the hiring manager.
