If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether certain months make job hunting easier, you’re not alone. Many job seekers feel like the job search process comes with invisible rhythms — times when hiring managers move quickly, and other moments when everything slows to a crawl. And while it’s absolutely possible to land a new job during any month of the year, understanding seasonal trends can give you a clear strategic advantage.
In the world of work, the idea of staying in one field for decades feels increasingly outdated. More and more professionals are embracing a career pivot—a purposeful shift into a new role, industry, or field that builds on existing skills and experiences. Unlike starting over completely, a pivot allows you to reframe your background in a way that better aligns with your passions, values, and goals.
The key to a successful pivot isn’t leaving your past behind—it’s rebranding yourself. By showcasing your transferable skills, highlighting relevant accomplishments, and leveraging your professional network, you can craft a compelling story that connects your current skills to your desired future.
How do you share your salary expectations without pricing yourself out of the role? Should you always stick within the listed salary range? And how do you answer questions about pay on applications and during interviews?
We are here to help! In this blog, we will get into how to best navigate salary information at each step of the hiring process, so you can make informed decisions and communicate your worth – without overselling or limiting your chances.
Nervous about giving the wrong answers in your job interview? This article breaks down four of the worst interview answers and what to say instead. From handling tricky questions about weaknesses to framing your career goals, we’ll show you how to turn potential missteps into opportunities for success. Get ready to transform your responses and boost your confidence for your next interview.
Shifting to a new industry is a bold move, especially when you’re starting without any direct experience. This blog outlines best practices on how to switch to a new industry without any experience by tapping into the power of transferable skills, cultivating a network, and creating a personal brand that resonates across different sectors.
Every job search seems like a waiting game. You wait to find the right opportunities. You wait to hear back after you apply. You wait to find out how an interview went. It certainly takes a lot of patience.
When it comes to your interview performance, you have to focus on more than just what you say, but also how you say it. In fact, you could give all the right answers, yet if your body language says otherwise, it’s not going to make a favorable impression. What are some bad habits to avoid?…
When a hiring manager first meets you, they’ll evaluate you within a few short seconds. This first impression they get from you will form the basis of their overall opinion. It’s therefore difficult to undo if it’s negative. To make the most favorable impression, here are a few tips to follow:
You just successfully completed a job interview. Good work! The next step is to send a polished thank you email to your interviewer and further demonstrate your enthusiasm (and competency!) for the position. It’s tempting to simply copy/paste an email template that you find online. However, to truly come across as a unique candidate, personalization…
Hiring mistakes are costly. In fact, one survey found that companies lost $14,900 on every bad hire in 2017. Unfortunately, mishires are all too common with 74% of employers saying they’ve hired the wrong person for a position. These numbers suggest that steps in the hiring process are flawed. The interview is a top suspect…
