#CareerAdvice : #JobInterview -This is the Best Way to Follow Up After an #Interview to Stand Out. A Great REad!

The interview went well and you left feeling optimistic about the potential of getting an offer. If you’re like the majority of job seekers, you’ll take a wait-and-see attitude, checking your email and keeping your fingers crossed. This can be a mistake. “Just because interview is over doesn’t mean you should stop,” says Helen Oloroso, […]

#CareerAdvice : #CollegeStudents – 6 Smart Tips for Turning your #Internship into a #FullTimeJob …Got Kids??

Your internship is almost coming to an end and right now, all you want is to turn this small stint into a full-time job, isn’t it? After all, it cannot get better than starting your career in a company you are familiar with and doing the work that deeply interests you. Internships don’t just add […]

#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch -How to Tell if a #CompanysCulture Is Real, or Just Lip Service. A Must REad!

As company culture becomes increasingly important to job seekers, promises from employers like flexible work schedules and bottom-up management are becoming commonplace. Yet while these descriptions sound nice on paper, sustaining a positive environment in the office isn’t always easy. As a job seeker, how can you tell whether the assurances an employer makes about their company culture don’t stop […]

#CareerAdvice : #LinkedInTips – 9 Mistakes you’re Making on #LinkedIn that Could Sabotage your #JobHunt — and How to Fix Them. A Must REad!

If you’re on LinkedIn, there’s a good chance you’re guilty of (at least) one of the mistakes listed below. We talked to LinkedIn career expert Blair Decembrele about how to avoid them. For example, if you’re job-hunting, be sure to alert recruiters that you’re open to new roles. Your current employer won’t find out. LinkedIn can […]

#CareerAdvice : #CareerChange -10 Obstacles That Keep You From #ChangingCareers — and How to Overcome Them.

Raise your hand if you are thinking of changing careers! Or maybe you are in the midst of it, but something is holding you back. Whatever the case, you are not alone. Many people who want to change careers get stuck along the way. Let’s look at some of the most common obstacles career changers face, […]

#BestofFSCBlog : #ResumeWriting -How #OlderWorkers can Overcome #AgeDiscrimination by Making these Three Changes to Their #Resume … Over 40? Must REad!

At what age do you think the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects you? That is, at what age is it illegal for employees to not hire you or fire you purely on the basis of your age? 60, or may even 50? The answer is 40, and there’s a very good reason for that. […]

#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting – Here’s Why Prospective Employers Might Not Ever See Your #Resume … Must REad!

Whether you’re unhappy with your current job or are simply exploring your options, you’re probably aware that to land a new role, you’ll need a solid resume to submit as part of the application process. But what happens when you apply to a series of jobs you’re qualified for and aren’t contacted for a single interview? You might start doubting […]

#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch -7 Perfect Questions to Ask While #Networking …Great REad!

Odds are, you already know how important networking is. You might have leveraged your network to land a job, procure a new client or even switch careers entirely — or at the very least, you probably know someone who has. But despite the endless benefits of networking, many people still dread the experience. Often, this is because […]

#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer -What you Should Do When you Feel Unappreciated at Work…Great Read!

Everyone has a need to be appreciated. Yet most of us have, at some point in our working lives, felt unappreciated. In that you aren’t alone. A Gallup Poll found that 65% of American workers felt unappreciated. Feeling undervalued leads to a loss for yourself as well as the organization. For you, the results could […]

#CareerAdvice : #CareerTransition -‘You Have to Package Yourself Differently’; Company Veterans Explore New Horizons.

Executives often find it hard to jump ship after helping to steer the same workplace for years. They can lack a sizable network of outside contacts. Their job interviewing skills are rusty. And they worry about fitting in at a new employer. Despite such hurdles, many longtime business leaders with strong track records are making […]