You got a job offer. This is super exciting. But then you look at the salary. And your brain goes, wait. Is this enough? Can I ask for more? What if I sound greedy? Relax, it’s normal to feel this. Almost everyone goes through this situation. Negotiating your salary is not something to be afraid…
Ever felt that tiny flutter in your chest when someone asks why you left your last job? Yeah, we have all been there. Explaining why you left a job does not have to feel like walking on eggshells. Yet it is still one of those tricky questions that can make even the most confident professional…
You are a qualified indivual with significant knowledge, skills, and dedication. Despite all these strengths, you are not getting the attention or response you expected from recruiters. For a person who possesses all the essential qualities yet is unable to secure an opportunity, this can be disheartening. However, instead of letting the anxiety consume you,…
Looking for a job can feel like an uphill task. You may send hundreds of applications, wait for responses, and sometimes hear nothing in return. This can make anyone feel stressed. The good news is that you can change this by using a targeted job search strategy. A clear plan makes the process easier and…
Having a positive attitude in the workplace is highly essential, especially in interactions with fellow employees and clients. Learning ways to stay positive in your work space can help ensure you remain productive and encourage others to perform better as well. An easy-going attitude is sure to help you tackle challenges in a better way…
Your resume is the first impression in the current competitive employment environment. A good resume can boost your chances of success in an interview. In a CareerBuilder study, 65% of managers confessed that resume design matters in hiring decisions. In addition, resumes that appear neat and professional are 40% more likely to get noticed closely….
Every one-on-one meeting with the hiring manager calls for a digital appreciation note, but when should it be sent and how? The first basic and unspoken standard is that the time of email should be within the early 24 hours of the meet-up. This means you strike when the iron is still hot, and the…
A cover letter is a key part of your job application that complements your resume. You can think of it as your personal introduction to potential employers, where you get to highlight your skills, experiences, and enthusiasm for the job. This is unlike a resume that lists your qualifications; a cover letter allows you to…
In a baking competition, the host asked the contestants to bake a cake recipe that they thought was their ability. After the allocated time ended, the judges were asked to try the cakes without knowing the baker of the cake. The results were non-biased. This is the same for anonymous job application. The skills of…
If you have been working for a long time, you might have heard that you should update your resume according to the position you are applying for. This is something easy to do. But have you thought of what should be done to the digital resume? You have grown in your career and some changes…