I’ve been in many interviews at this point in my career – on both sides of the conversation. As a job seeker, I know the anxiety of trying to read people’s poker faces and figure out if the interview is going …
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No matter what job you have or what industry you work in, you need strong communication skills—i.e., the abilities, traits, and knowledge that help you give and receive information. Whether you’re calling potential customers, …
For introverts, finding a new job can be incredibly difficult. An introvert may want to avoid a job or career that involves consistent social interaction. Your personality plays a large role in your success, both in life and your career. …
Since the pandemic began, video interviews have transformed the hiring process. And while this technology has the potential to streamline the interview process, reduce costs, and broaden the candidate pool, it is also fraught with challenges and hurdles.
In the …
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If, after getting a job offer you decide to turn it down, it’s important that you do it in a way that comes across as professional and appreciative. If you’re considering declining an offer via email, …
One of the many lessons that employers have learned during the COVID epidemic is the importance of employee resilience. We all recognize the importance of having dedicated, compassionate, and skilled healthcare workers. What we need to focus on when hiring …
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many employees, businesses, and industries to go remote on a large scale for the first time. And if you were one of these employees, you may have started to question the need to be physically in …
Every IT job has an air of mystery to its roles and responsibilities. If you’re beginning a career in data science, you may be wondering what a day in the life of a data scientist looks like. There are several …
Job searching is a grind. And the longer you’re at it, the worse it seems to get. It can be so discouraging to put yourself out there and get rejected over and over again or be met with radio silence.
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Let’s say you’re conducting a job search and aiming for an annual salary of $100,000, but a company you’ve interviewed with offers you $87,000. You could grudgingly accept it, walk away, or try to negotiate.
You decide to negotiate and …
