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Marti Fischer Contributor – Forbes Finance departments operate on a schedule of predictable routines. Earnings calls, investor meetings, profit and loss, or P&L, reports all adhere to strict processes and deadlines. CFOs face unprecedented challenges upholding these routines and maintaining morale under the mounting stress of the current economic and health conditions with staff working […]

6 ways to deal with conflict and disagreement when you work remotely

Even if it’s not well received—and even if you’re wrong—disagreement is productive. Here’s how to make the most of it. BY MATT BOWERS–ZAPIER Having diverse viewpoints on a team makes that team better—but only if everyone on the team is willing to communicate those viewpoints. If people are afraid to disagree, then that diversity of […]

About To Work From Home? Here’s What To Expect

Bryan Collins Contributor Careers, Forbes This week my employer, like many others, asked everyone to work from home. That’s not a huge change for because I’ve been lucky enough to work from home for the past four years. I discovered long ago I accomplish more in less time by working from home and avoid painful […]

One of your employees is diagnosed with coronavirus. What now?

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business As coronavirus testing becomes more widely available, more US-based companies will learn that an employee has contracted COVID-19. The question for management then becomes: What to do, who to notify and how much to say without violating the privacy of an infected employee? One of the first steps employers should […]

Coronavirus could spark a revolution in working from home. Are we ready?

Author Libby Sander Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University Imagine your employer asking you to work from home until further notice. As COVID-19 continues to spread, this seems an increasingly likely scenario. “Everyone who can work from home should work from home,” said Harvard epidemiologist William Hanage this week. In China […]

Working From Home: How Coronavirus Could Affect the Workplace

Businesses are grappling with how to deal with a potential outbreak. Here’s what they’re doing, and how it could affect their workers. By Tara Siegel Bernard, The New York Times Furloughs. Sick leave. Working from home. You could experience any of these measures as businesses try to prevent their employees from being exposed to the […]

5 Tips for a Great Zoom or Skype Interview

by Cori Henderson Have you done an interview on Zoom or Skype and felt like it could have gone better? Or are you getting ready to be interviewed using video call conference call technology and want to know how to prepare? If you answered yes, then keep reading this list of tips for a great […]

Want to Crush Your Next Video Job Interview? Be Sure to Do These 3 Things

Skype and Zoom job interviews are becoming more common. Here’s how to make a good impression. By J.T. O’DonnellFounder and CEO, WorkItDaily.com Video job interviews are becoming more and more common. Thanks to technologies like Skype and Zoom, companies now have a way to set up face-to-face meetings without having to bring you into the […]

How to demonstrate 3 important soft skills during an interview

Soft skills are critical to success in today’s workforce. Here’s how you can show that you have what it takes. BY STEPHANIE VOZZA Having an in-demand hard skill, such as proficiency in a certain technology, may get your foot in the door when you’re searching for a job, but if you want to land it, […]

Industry pros share the 10 most crucial tips for landing your dream job

Job hunting in the digital age poses a serious catch-22: While digital recruitment through LinkedIn and other online job boards makes discovering relevant positions easier than ever, it also means there are more people duking it out for the same roles. To land your dream job, you’ll not only have to work harder, but also […]

To Prevent Workplace Burnout, Ask These 3 Questions

Too often we place the blame for burnout on the individual, when the fault lies with the culture they’re embedded in. Author:Aytekin Tank Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “On what high-performing companies should be striving to create: A great place for great people to do great work.” —Marilyn Carlson The signs of […]

Before you accept that job offer, do this to negotiate salary

According to a new study, 41% of candidates negotiate every job offer. Here’s what you need to do to join their ranks. BY STEPHANIE VOZZA After getting a job offer, the first thing most of us do is celebrate. For some, though, it’s time to start negotiations. According to a new study by employment screening […]

4 ways to get over the new-job jitters

More people start jobs in January than at any other time of the year. If you’re among them, here are tips to sail through your first few weeks BY BLAIR DECEMBRELE For many professionals, finding and starting a new job at the beginning of a new year is at the top of their to-do list. […]

7 mistakes that can derail a promising job interview

Any of these common things can turn your next big interview into a train wreck. BY JUDITH HUMPHREY Applying for your next big career opportunity requires a lot of work. You need to reach out to your network, arrange informational meetings, talk to recruiters, submit résumés, prepare talking points, and ace the preliminary interview. Finally, […]

‘I’m Stuck in Endless Interviews With a Company That Can’t Make Up Its Mind’

By Alison Green Dear Boss, I’ve been going through rounds of interviews for a job, but every time we reach the point where an offer should be made, the process is extended by yet another lengthy meeting with the senior staff. To say this process has been long is an understatement. This began in October […]

3 Tactics To Get The Best Job Salary

Rachel Montanez One of the most powerful keys to getting the best salary is believing that your contributions are worth it. Sometimes, we move along in our career paths without intentionally planning or taking the time to reflect and develop. The downside of that is that we may settle and lose the confidence to attract […]

FBI Issues New Warning For Online Job Hunters: Do This To Stay Safe

January 25, 2020

Zak Doffman Contributor Cybersecurity If you’re applying for a job online, then you might want to take a moment to check the latest advisory from the FBI on the scourge of fake job scams. Combining spoofed company websites and ads on legitimate job boards, malicious actors trick job hunters into applying for roles with well […]

How to write the best résumé for 2020

January 17, 2020

BY MARC CENEDELLA To turn your résumé into a high score résumé, highlight your personal bests and top career achievements. From the top of your résumé down, focus on your next level: the job you want next, not the job you have now. And punctuate your story of how you made it this far by […]

The easiest trick to ace a job interview

January 17, 2020

Obvious questions that are often left unanswered in the dramatic whirlwind of interviewing can make or break your chance to land your dream job. Here’s what to know. BY MARC CENEDELLA The easiest way to ace a test is to have a copy of the answers beforehand and just prepare yourself to repeat those answers. […]

Bill Gates Says You Must Provide This Perk if You Want to Hire and Keep the Best Employees

January 17, 2020

The demand for this workplace benefit keeps rising with every generational employee. By Marcel Schwantes Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.GETTY IMAGES The unemployment rate in the U.S. is at its lowest level in more than four decades. In response, companies have been in a veritable arms race to offer bigger and better perks […]

Resume Buzzwords You Should Start Using Right Now

December 10, 2019

By Laura Brothers As you sit down to write or update your resume, you will probably find yourself reaching for the same words over and over again. We get it, you managed people, resources and teams. You planned calendars and meetings. You developed a project. But there have to be better words than the ones […]

15 New Ideas For Your LinkedIn Profile

By: Chris Westfall Being found on LinkedIn just might be the key to your career search. According to Jobscan, 87% of corporate recruiters use this platform to find and source candidates. Every sixty seconds, 120 people join LinkedIn. There are nearly 600 million users worldwide (and 133 million in the U.S., the largest participating country […]

I Was Terrible At Hiring Until I Learned These 5 Crucial Lessons

By : Jason Saltzman, founder and CEO Alley Recently, a friend of mine came to me after going through a major crisis: her employees had staged a coup that involved them going to her investors and clients on a mission to get her fired. “My employees are trying to destroy me,” she said. I asked […]

Illegal Interview Questions and Female Applicants

Created by FindLaw’s team of legal writers and editors. Unfortunately, women are often subject to certain forms of employment discrimination — even before being hired for a job. Despite warnings to the contrary, some employers ask inappropriate questions during the job interview process that border on illegality including questions about a female applicant’s family life, […]

This is exactly what women want at work (and it’s super simple)

BY EMILY MCCRARY-RUIZ-ESPARZA In 2017, GE announced that it had set a gender diversity goal: hire 20,000 women in STEM roles by the year 2020. Microsoft, after two years of declining female representation in its workforce between 2014 and 2016, decided to tie its executives’ bonuses to diversity goals. Intel designed a diversity and inclusion […]

The illegal interview mistake women say companies are making

New data from InHerSight suggests hiring managers are asking questions without malintent or even awareness of wrongdoing—because of what we’ve all learned to talk about with women. BY BETH CASTLE We all know—or think we know—the questions that are inappropriate to ask during an interview. Questions about race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, […]

Why so many women want to change careers

Right now, two-thirds of the female workforce is wondering whether they should not just leave their jobs but change industries entirely. BY BETH CASTLE Seventy-three percent of women are interested in changing careers according to InHerSight’s recent study of 1,500 working women. That means right now, two-thirds of the female workforce is wondering whether they […]

Thinking About a Job or Career Change? Read This

December 4, 2019

Let the world be the editor of your life story. By Tim Herrera, New York Times Are you doing what you actually want to be doing? Maybe! Or maybe not?? Who knows! It’s one of the toughest questions we’ll grapple with in our lives. But when was the last time you were completely honest with […]

Career Quip:Rethinking that interview answer

Question: Tell me about your organizational skills, where have you stood out? Answer: I really tried hard at being detail oriented but made quite a few mistakes, I did however organize the staff getting together for lunch or drinks every week.

These are the steps you should take when a recruiter ghosts you

There are so many moving parts to the recruitment process—so don’t panic just yet. BY STACY POLLACK—GLASSDOOR In the world of dating, being ghosted means having someone abruptly end all contact and the relationship without any explanation. But unfortunately, someone dropping off the face of the planet doesn’t just happen to people romantically. If you’ve […]

10 Unexpected Ways to Use Cover Letters

By Katharine Hansen, PhD The beauty of cover letters is that they enable customization to a much greater extent than a resume does. You can use cover letters to make emotional connections with hiring managers, to show fit with the employer’s culture and to reveal glimpses of yourself that portray you as an authentic human […]

Word Choice Can Make a Big Difference in Resumes and Cover Letters

By Katharine Hansen, PhD The words and phrases you choose in your resume and cover letter can have a surprisingly powerful impact. Nouns should be concrete and specific, verbs should be action-driven, and some words and phrases should rarely, if ever, appear on a resume or cover letter. Many of these verboten phrases come from […]

Remote working is a great perk—but only if you do it right

By Stephanie Russell Remote working is becoming more popular than ever. A study released by the Swiss office provider IWG found that 70% of professionals work remotely at least one day a week, while 53% work remotely for at least half of the week. Some multinationals have their entire staff working remotely, with no fixed […]

How To Hire (and Keep) Millennials

November 5, 2019

How to Hire (and Keep) Millennials By Dawn Penfold | November 4, 2019 As seen in Small Market Meetings Millennials are now the largest generational block within the workforce. The influences that shaped them and the factors that motivate them are different than the preceding Gen-X, Gen-Y, and Baby Boomer generations. This means that as […]

Career Strategies: 5 Unexpected Ways To Prepare For Your Job Interview

By: Chris Westfall What’s the best way to prepare for your job interview? When you’re having a high-stakes conversation, you want to make sure you give yourself every opportunity to succeed. But, are you over-preparing for your interview? Or using outdated strategies to help you create your future. Working with thousands of entrepreneurs, executives, MBA […]

LinkedIn editor-in-chief says Mondays are the best days to apply for a job

As part of our “Work in Progress” series with LinkedIn, we are looking at when is the best time to find a new job. A new survey commissioned by LinkedIn found October has the highest number of job openings on its website, and 89% of hiring managers filled those spots in less than four weeks. […]

5 Ways To Bounce Back And Win After Getting Fired

By: Heidi Lynne Kurter The stigma around getting fired is dying out as the new generations take over the workforce. Traditionally, baby boomers remained loyal to one company until retirement. They settled for toxic bosses and work environments in exchange for security and stability, in the form of a retirement fund or pension. To them, […]

What was the reason why you most recently fired someone?

By: Mike Figliuolo SmartPulse — our weekly nonscientific reader poll in SmartBrief on Leadership — tracks feedback from over 250,000 business leaders. We run the poll question each week in our newsletter. What was the reason why you most recently fired someone? Poor performance: 54.8% I’ve never fired anyone: 15% Layoff (not their fault): 10.1% […]

Career Quip: We’re ready! Relocation Offered!

October 8, 2019

By: Dawn Penfold I need to be more detailed in my job ads. On meetingjobs.com, I mentioned in the position description that the company would offer a relocation…a candidate responded and asked “where will they relocate to?”.

Career Quip…The Busting Bladder…

October 7, 2019

It is ok to ask to use the restroom. A candidate, on her final rounds of interviews met for a half day with the company. She was shuffled from person to person….the final interview was with the President of the company. She needed desperately to use the restroom but felt embarrassed to ask…all she could […]

Are you prepared?

October 3, 2019

Here at Meetingjobs we try not to get too political or partisan in our communications. Sometimes we get called out for having an opinion and that’s just fine. In light of the 2 terrible slaughters of innocents in El Paso and Dayton, (as well as any that may occur between the time I write these […]

How to make a good first impression when starting a new job

September 30, 2019

It’s stressful to get used to a new environment and new people, but there are things you can do to ease this transition. BY ANISA PURBASARI HORTON Starting a new job is stressful for anyone. Not only do you have to get used to new people, a new environment, and (maybe) a new commute. You […]

Branding yourself during a job interview – what should you know?

September 30, 2019

Stephanie Jones Job interviews can trigger a lot of stress, especially if you don’t have that much experience with them. While you might be properly qualified for a certain position within a company, if you don’t do well at the interview, you won’t be able to land that job. But what exactly can you do […]

Career Quip: Was it an interview fib or not being prepared…

September 23, 2019

True Job Tales…We Can’t Make This Stuff Up! By: Dawn Penfold, President, Meetingjobs.LLC Was it an interview fib or not being prepared? Today I interviewed a candidate that boasted about planning 3 meetings of over 2000 people in the last 2 years. I was impressed. When I asked her what cities they were in her […]

This personality trait is an interview killer

September 16, 2019

It’s like walking a tightrope to find the balance between having the personality employers want and not coming off as having the one they hate. BY AMANDA AUGUSTINE When it comes to nailing an interview, your personality may play a larger role than you think. According to a recent study conducted by TopInterview and Resume-Library, […]

How To Alter Your Hiring Practices To Increase Diversity

August 2, 2019

Maynard Webb, Contributor Recently I was visiting one of our portfolio companies for our first board meeting. I couldn’t help but notice that every new hire was white, young and male. I asked why and was told, “ We know this is a problem, but there just isn’t enough pipeline to find other good people […]

Diversity Hiring: 6 Steps To Hiring More Diverse Candidates

August 2, 2019

By: KAYLA KOZAN People analytics thought leader Josh Bersin has stated that workplace diversity and inclusion is a top priority for 2019. Companies have notably stepped up. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has pledged $300 million to increase the diversity hiring of women and underrepresented minorities. It’s time to step up and do more. It’s not […]

5 Ways You Can Create a More Inclusive Workplace Immediately — and Why You Should

August 2, 2019

The more diversity you bring to your team, the greater your chances of finding groundbreaking insights and solutions. Frans Johansson GUEST WRITER CEO of The Medici Group Between President Donald Trump, Uber and Google, diversity and inclusion issues have dominated the headlines recently. In response, companies like Facebook, Lyft and Netflix have released their diversity […]

5 Surprising Steps To Help You Hire Great Employees

July 17, 2019

By: Phil Lewis In Good to Great, business management expert Jim Collins, uses a bus metaphor to describe the value of hiring well. Success, he believes, is a matter of getting the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, the right people in the right seats–and only then working out the […]

7 Ways to Improve Your Hiring Process

woman with ideas and questions about a meetings resume

July 17, 2019

By: By Sammi Caramela Hiring new talent is an inevitable and critical part of being a business leader, and it’s more complicated than just reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. There are many employer mistakes that might deter candidates, from poorly-crafted job descriptions to lack of communication about applications. However, there are also a few steps […]

How To Recover From A Major Mistake At Work

July 17, 2019

By: Dawn Graham Whether you missed a major client meeting, accidentally sent an unflattering response to “Reply All” or had one too many at the office party, you may feel your only option is to quietly resign and start over someplace new. But, you may be relieved to know you likely have many more options […]

Are You Sure You Are Qualified To Hire The Right Employee?

July 8, 2019

By: Ann Latham When a client finally accepted that the root cause of their many struggles was that they keep hiring the wrong people, it was a major breakthrough. What will likely take even longer is for them to realize that they aren’t even qualified to hire the kind of people they really need! “How […]

Job Interview Tips: Six Steps To A Salary Increase

July 8, 2019

By: Chris Westfall Trade wars continue to impact the overall jobs picture, with a soft report in May and expectations that June’s results (out on July 7) will reflect further on this trend. But the macroeconomic picture doesn’t necessarily mean that you should back off from talking about a raise – the time might be […]

Does your new job align with your life’s priorities? Here’s how to tell

It’s a good time to be a job seeker, so you can be selective about making sure that your role aligns with your priorities. BY TRACY BROWER You’re thinking about taking a new job, and you’re in the final interview phase. You should be as selective about the role and company as they are about […]

17 Ways To Post On LinkedIn To Get Noticed

By: Robin Ryan Andrew is a Baby Boomer and Director at a Fortune 500 company that I was working with last week to write his LinkedIn profile when I asked him why he didn’t post on LinkedIn. He was trying to get more attention for himself while looking for a specific kind of job. He […]

Is it better to be happy, excited, or satisfied at work?

For instance: Satisfaction is a great feeling, but it might take years at a job before you truly feel satisfied. BY ART MARKMAN There are many different positive emotions: anticipatory emotions when you’re looking forward to something; momentary emotions when you achieve something wonderful; favorable emotions when you’re doing something fun. And then, there are […]

Hate your job? Being unhappy at work might have long-term health effects

Your sad desk job isn’t just ruining your life from 9-5. It could be impacting your sleep, happiness, and long-term health. BY JARED LINDZON Considering how much time is spent at work, it should come as no surprise that those who are more satisfied with their job report being happier overall. But the benefits of […]

This is how to avoid all of the biggest resume mistakes

Does your resume really have to be one page? How can you craft your resume to get past the robots? What should you cut from your resume? BY KATHLEEN DAVIS Early in my career I blindly sent out hundreds of résumés. I was in a position that a lot of new grads find themselves in: […]

10 Ideas For Career Development During The Slower Summer Months

May 29, 2019

By: Emma Pierce For many professionals, the summer months can seem exceedingly quiet and a bit lifeless, as many work colleagues head out on family vacations for weeks at a time, while some organizations may even shut down their offices for a brief period over the less busy, warm-weather months. But the flip side is […]

Companies Embracing Flexible Working Stand To Retain And Attract Top Talent

May 24, 2019

By:Joy Burnford Successful women who have invested heavily in their careers rarely choose blithely to drop out of the workforce once they start a family. And it is slowly becoming more acceptable for men to share parenting responsibilities so that both partners can keep their careers alive. Forward-thinking companies keen to retain and attract talent […]

Why Candidates Are Turning Down Your Job Offers

May 24, 2019

By: Rebecca Skilbeck Recruiters and hiring managers are always looking for ‘the one’ – the star candidate that not only has the right skills, but fits the culture of an organization. They check all the boxes: they’ve been screened, interviewed and tested. But do they want to work for you? If you’ve ever taken a […]

How to the pull off the dreaded phone interview

May 19, 2019

The “phone-screen” interview can be nerve-racking. Here’s how to get through it and make the short list. BY JEEVAN BALANI Companies are increasingly choosing to use a phone interview at the early stages of screening candidates, before inviting them on-site for in-person interviews. This is a way to efficiently screen through large candidate pools, as […]

Could I Work Remotely At My Current Job?

It’s not only the tech-savvy that can work remotely anymore. As digital communication improves and more jobs are moving to the Cloud, people from many different fields can take their job on the road. Many people say, “I want to work remotely”. They dream of a flexible work-life balance and the ability to determine when, […]

Why remote work isn’t going away anytime soon

BY JESSICA STEVENS A narrative has taken hold over the past few years that asserts that the future of work will be dominated by robots, AI programs, and other technological marvels that strip humans entirely away from the workplace. Despite all the hubbub being raised over certain new technologies, however, the future of work is […]

Why You Should Let Your Employees Work Remotely

By: Ashley Stahl Remote employment has certainly come under the microscope recently. As companies look to cut costs and younger employees look to gain personal freedom, the prospect of working remotely seems more and more beneficial to both parties. I’ve heard plenty of stories as a career coach attesting to the fact that an office […]

Communication Technology and Inclusion Will Shape the Future of Remote Work

By Sammi Caramela, Writer Right now, I’m sitting on my couch sipping freshly brewed coffee and enjoying a bowl of oatmeal. My house is warm, my clothes are comfortable and casual, and – oh yeah – I’m working at my full-time job. A decade ago, this setup was far less common. Most employers would have […]

This is how to stay fulfilled at your job, even as the years go by

May 7, 2019

Even jobs have a honeymoon phase. Here’s how to keep the excitement alive. BY JILLIAN KRAMER—GLASSDOOR2 MINUTE READ A lot of us love our jobs—at first. But as time goes on, it’s natural to be less and less happy. “Performing the same tasks repeatedly can become boring and too routine, or an increased workload can […]

5 Steps to Handling a Crisis Like a Boss

I’ve read countless textbooks about crisis management, but I’m usually left disappointed at the lack of common sense. Here’s what you need to know. By:Paul Blanchard It’s wonderful when everything in your business runs smoothly. You know those days — sales targets get smashed, you win new business and an IT upgrade actually finishes on […]

How Do You Deal With Underperforming Employees? LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Swears by These 3 Simple Sentences

Doing this makes your employees feel supported, and encourages them to improve their performance. By Tommy Mello Here’s the great thing about working with rockstar employees: You know you can always count on them … well, until you can’t. Now, you might be thinking, doesn’t that go against the very definition of rockstar? Isn’t a […]

Want to sound emotionally intelligent in interviews? Avoid these 6 expressions

Nobody will tell you that’s why you didn’t get the job. But an apparent lack of interpersonal skills is often the underlying reason candidates get passed over. BY JUDITH HUMPHREY You may be well versed in interview skills, but it’s easy to let drop a phrase or a comment that inadvertently signals you may not […]

How to negotiate your severance package—and when to reject it entirely

There are usually strings attached to your layoff payoff. Here’s how to make your severance the best it can be. BY GWEN MORAN Being let go from your job is one of life’s top 10 most stressful events, according to the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory. And no wonder. In many cases, you not only lose […]

This Is How Early You Should Arrive For A Job Interview

April 10, 2019

You don’t want to arrive too early or too late, experts say. By Monica Torres In the job interview process, you cannot control the managers you speak to, the questions they ask or which employers will call you back. But one simple move within your power can make or break your interview experience: showing up […]

10 things you should always bring to a job interview—and 5 things you should leave behind

April 9, 2019

Don’t show up empty-handed. Use this checklist to make sure you know what to bring to an interview. By Daniel Bortz Don’t show up at your next job interview empty-handed. Picture this nightmare: You walk into an interview for your dream job, shake hands with the hiring manager, sit down, and then realize you’ve arrived […]

How to Prepare for a Job Interview

April 9, 2019

BY ALISON DOYLE Do you have a job interview on your schedule? There are a number of steps you can take before (and after) the interview to ensure that you make a terrific impression during the interview. Taking the time to prepare for the interview in advance can help you secure a job offer. Here’s […]

How to Prepare for an Interview: The Ultimate Guide

April 9, 2019

By Alison Green As someone who writes about work and interviewing, I hear regularly from people who say the quality of their job interviews — and their success rate — soared after they changed the way they were preparing for them. In fact, I’m convinced that the best thing you can do ahead of a […]

Leaving Your Employer And Worried About ‘Burning A Bridge’? Here’s Some Advice To Calm Your Nerves

March 21, 2019

Sara Young Wang Telling our employer we’re leaving them can feel stressful. Even if we’re at peace with our decision to leave, many of us are afraid of conflict and can dread having this conversation. We hope our employer will understand and everything will go smoothly, but we never really know how they’ll respond. Here […]

Job Candidates Aren’t Free Labor

March 19, 2019

Interviewers are increasingly making absurd demands on applicants’ time. Here’s what to do if you’re asked to work for free. By ALISON GREEN, Direct Report If you’ve interviewed for a job lately, you might have been asked to do something new: Employers are increasingly assigning job candidates take-home work to demonstrate their skills and show […]

How To Get More Job Leads And Referrals From Your Network

March 15, 2019

By: Caroline Ceniza-Levine “How do I ensure people in my network think of me when they hear about jobs that suit me?” – Denile This reader is onto something by prioritizing referrals to jobs. Getting referred for a job is much more effective than submitting on your own. When I worked in-house in HR, employee […]

Top Tips For Deciding Whether It’s Really Time To Quit Your Job

March 3, 2019

H.V. MacArthur Just like relationships, all jobs have their ups and downs. But how do we know when it’s time to call it quits? After all, we don’t want to leap from the frying pan into the skillet, as they say. Yet we also don’t want to look back on our career only to realize […]

2 Mistakes To Avoid When Answering The Most Common Interview Question

March 3, 2019

Ashira Prossack ForbesWomen Why are you interested in this position? This is one of the first questions you’ll be asked in an interview, and your answer can set the tone for the rest of the interview. While there aren’t any definitively right or wrong answers, there are two major mistakes you should avoid. How can […]

More millennials are demanding these workplace perks

February 18, 2019

Three out of four millennials are open to finding a new gig, according to a study from LaSalle Network. The top three reasons why millennials leave their jobs: to seek a new role, better benefits and dissatisfaction with their career path at their current employer. Companies are offering student loan assistance and pet insurance to […]

How to manage these 5 common workplace personalities

February 18, 2019

“What motivates one employee is not the same as what will motivate another. The trick is to figure out how to manage each individual and then tie them back into the group.” BY LISA RABASCA ROEPE Managing different personalities at work can be challenging, especially during team meetings where everyone’s quirks are magnified. There’s the […]

10 Telltale Signs That Your Boss Hates You And Wants To Push You Out The Door

February 18, 2019

By : Jack Kelly You’ve noticed a change at the office. The mood feels a little different. Your boss and co-workers are acting a little colder toward you. They’re avoiding making eye contact and forgot to invite you to the weekly Friday happy hour meetup. Is it your imagination? No, sorry! These are signs—some subtle […]

3 Solutions to a Changing Recruiting Market

February 6, 2019

By Bruna Martinuzzi Hiring and retaining talented employees is an essential part of any company’s growth and profitability. Even so, it’s safe to say that many companies don’t know where to find such talent, how to get them to join their companies and how to keep them from leaving. Competition for the best in any […]

The Completely Honest But Careful Way To Explain Why You’re Looking For A New Job

February 5, 2019

By: SABRINA ROJAS WEISS Maybe you’re stuck in a toxic workplace. Maybe you love your manager, but the role isn’t the right fit for you. Maybe you’re long overdue for a raise and promotion and think a competing offer is the only way to get one. Maybe you’re pretty happy, but you want to test […]

5 strong ways to close a cover letter

February 5, 2019

Take inspiration from one of these five phrases to help you seal the deal. BY HEATHER HUHMAN – Glass Door Writing a cover letter isn’t an easy task for many job seekers. There’s a lot of pressure because, sometimes, the cover letter is the only piece the recruiter will read. Therefore, your cover letter must […]

These 6 phrases give hiring managers the eye-roll

February 5, 2019

Don’t utter these phrases in your next job interview. BY TOM GIMBEL When it comes to job interviews, first impressions are everything. You probably know to avoid certain faux pas–like being late, or saying something mean to the receptionist. But you also need to stay away from giving clichéd answers that will discourage your interviewer […]

3 mistakes you’re making with your LinkedIn profile picture

January 25, 2019

Don’t let a bad photo ruin your professional chances. BY JOSEPH LIU If a picture is worth a thousand words, your LinkedIn profile picture is worth a lot. Sure, you may have invested a lot of time capturing job descriptions, collecting solid recommendations, and identified tangible (and impressive) professional achievements. Those things are all critical […]

How To Avoid Being Rejected For A Job Because You Are Overqualified Or Too Experienced

January 25, 2019

By: Caroline Ceniza-Levine Making a compelling case for why you should be hired requires you to customize your arguments to the potential job at hand. Step 1: take a long, hard look at the job description – what does the company need to get done, what type of candidate do they say they want, how […]

Ask these five questions to find out if you’ll like your future boss

January 25, 2019

You don’t want to accept the wrong job–and bosses don’t want to hire people who won’t stick around. Here’s what to ask to find the right match. BY PAVITHRA MOHAN When you’re interviewing for a new job, you may not always feel like you’re in a position to be particular. Maybe you’ve been laid off, […]

This bot judges how much you smile during your job interview

January 15, 2019

Predictive AI applications like HireVue screen job candidates on around 25,000 different data points, breaking down their words, voice, and facial expressions. BY TERENA BEL Apply for a job at Hilton International and three different computer systems have to approve your application before a human being will look at it. That’s the process Sarah Smart, […]

The Hiring Bias That Nobody Talks About

January 15, 2019

By: Jack Kelly It’s a terrible feeling when you lose your job. To make matters worse, it is awful to be discriminated against because you’re out of work. Government data touts that we have broken records of having the lowest level of unemployment in decades. The statistics conveniently leave out those who have exhausted their […]

27 Things You’re Doing Wrong In Your Job Search

January 10, 2019

By: Adunola Adeshola Stepping into the New Year often means new opportunities and new chapters. But, if you’ve spent the last few months attempting to secure a new position without any success, you may want to slow your roll before you add “Get new job” to your New Year’s resolution list. Without properly reflecting on […]

Small Changes You Can Make In 2019 That Will Help Further Your Career

January 10, 2019

By: Bianca Barratt It’s the same every year – “this is the year I’m going to leave on time every night,” or “this is the year I’m going to read a new book every week,” we tell ourselves every January the first, filled with optimism that the new year will be the one where everything […]

6 Indispensable Resume Tips to Live By in 2019

January 2, 2019

by Jacob Share Gearing up for a job search this coming year? The good news is that job market trends won’t suddenly change on January 1. The bad news? Resume writing has probably changed a bit since the last time you looked for a new role. One trend affecting the job market more than anything […]

6 Ways to Banish End-of-Year Stress at the Office

December 12, 2018

By: Judy Martin The holiday treats start flowing into the office (cookies=calories), decorations appear in the lunchroom (a dreidel hangs on a Christmas tree), and then the dreaded self-talk begins about what to buy for the secret office gift pool (a stress ball seems apropos). The festivities have begun, but the merrier trimmings won’t likely […]

Why Your Personal Brand Is Your New Resume

December 11, 2018

By: Celinne Da Costa Many of us grew up applying for jobs by sending a 1-2 page word document summarizing our education, job history, and most notable professional achievements. I can’t recall how many resumes I’ve shot down the black hole of the Internet, hoping that a potential employer would skim over my carefully curated […]

4 tips for using December to prep for a 2019 job search

November 29, 2018

by Randy Stancovici It’s one of the busiest months of the year – but not for hiring. Even if hiring managers and recruiters aren’t using up their use-it-or-lose-it vacation time at the end of the year for holiday preparations and travel, they’re likely to be focused on anything but work. This can make December a […]

How To Stay Cool When Your Family Asks About Your Career At Thanksgiving

BY: LUDMILA LEIVA Like many millennials, Lily Davis, 28, gets anxious around the holidays. Working as an actress and a nanny, Davis worries about how her family will judge her career path, especially given that her father doesn’t seem to understand what exactly it is that she does. “I feel like I have to prepare […]

How a Little Gratitude Can Help You Get Ahead at Work

By: Katie Douthwaite Wolf Thanksgiving is just days away—and in between thoughts of casserole recipes and how to navigate your annual family dinner (and the unsolicited career advice that comes with it), you’re probably also thinking about all you have to be grateful for. According to Alison Green from Ask a Manager, this is the […]

Thanksgiving is good for your career

By: Penelope Trunk Thanksgiving is a good time for your career, because practicing gratitude is good for your career. For one thing, if you write a list of what you’re grateful for each day you are more likely to meet your most important personal goals, according to Robert Emmons, professor of psychology at University of […]

All interview questions are trying to figure out one of these three things

Decoding the motivation behind an interview question will help you figure out how you should answer it. BY STEPHANIE VOZZA Going on a job interview is really about answering a series of questions. While many of the questions revolve around what you’ve done and what you can do, some questions are designed to operate on […]

4 Tips To Nail That Job Interview

October 26, 2018

By: Ashley Stahl What do you think of when you hear the words ‘job interview?’ …Probably not rainbows or sunshine. The prospect of selling yourself to an employer can be terrifying, and the moments right before interviews can often leave you shaking in your boots rather than bursting with confidence. Unfortunately, job interviews are a […]

Considering Leaving Your Job? Consider This First.

October 26, 2018

By:Julie Koepsell Contributor The grass is always greener on the other side, especially on the job front. You may be talking with a friend who has really cool perks that you don’t have. Perhaps she gets more time off or has a more flexible work schedule than you. Whatever it is you crave, it seems […]

5 signs you need to rethink your career

October 22, 2018

If you feel bored at your job, find a way to fall back in love with your work. BY GWEN MORAN Even people who love their jobs may find themselves bored or feeling dissatisfied from time to time. In fact, boredom is the top reason that people leave their jobs, according to a 2018 survey […]

How To Turn An Unexpected Call From A Recruiter Into A Big Career Break

October 22, 2018

By:Jack Kelly Contributor The phone rings and you look at it strangely—the same way your dog looks at you while you are talking and has no idea what you mean about the whole “sit” thing. If you are under 35 years old, the idea of a phone call is weird and you really can’t quite […]

5 Reasons To Take Selfies If You Want To Advance Your Career

October 22, 2018

By: Avery Blank Some people think selfies, pictures that focus on you, are vain. But to advance your career, you need to pay attention to yourself to get yourself to the next level. To position yourself for opportunities, capture select moments in your life that allow people to know what you are doing, to realize […]

This is how you can make remote employees feel appreciated

October 5, 2018

For remote staff, research shows that face time matters more than words of praise or monetary gifts BY JARED LINDZON Research has found that recognition can go a long way in improving employee productivity and engagement, but now managers and employers are challenged to extend their gratitude to an increasingly remote workforce. While remote staff […]

Looking for a new job when you are employed can make you feel like an undercover agent, needing to cover your tracks.

October 5, 2018

Looking for a new job when you are employed can make you feel like an undercover agent, needing to cover your tracks. Here are 7 tips: By: Denise Taylor, Jibber Jobber 1. An effective way of finding another job is using LinkedIn, so make sure that any updates are not shared to your network. You […]

What to Do When Recruiters Start Texting You

October 5, 2018

More and more recruiters are now turning to text messaging as a means to engage with potential job candidates. By Ray Bixler Everyone texts. Your friends, your parents and even your grandparents probably text. Businesses text you when they’re having deals and Uber drivers text you when they have arrived at your address. Texting has […]

How To Jumpstart Your Career After Staying Too Long At One Job

September 26, 2018

By:Caroline Ceniza-Levine This professional is worried about being stuck in his career after staying too long at one job: Am stuck in a company for about 12 years now. Want to move but am finding it hard. How should I go about it?” – Akinduro The best way to get unstuck and jump start your […]

The disconnect between Baby Boomers and Millennials when it comes to work ethic

September 26, 2018

By Mark Lurie Baby Boomers sometimes believe Millennials are entitled and lazy, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Millennials have entered a professional world where their realities are wildly different from the ones Boomers knew. They prioritize things that don’t make sense to Boomers because their environment has different demands. For example, Millennials […]

Always ask these 8 questions in a job interview

September 26, 2018

A job interview is a two-way process. Make sure that you ask questions that let you assess whether or not this is the right place for you. BY CAROLINE GRAY While some interviews may feel more like interrogations, they shouldn’t. Close your eyes and think of a tennis match: The ball is hit back and […]

The New Networking Norm: Keys to Making Social Media Connections Count

September 13, 2018

By: Jennifer Chandler Networking ain’t what it used to be. Hand shakes, hand-written notes, and a Rolodex sound like ancient history. But with all the obvious advantages of email, LinkedIn, and social media connections come one major downside: the risk of coming off like a creeper looms high at every turn. It’s important to send […]

5 Reasons to Text Your Candidates

September 13, 2018

Have you ever considered texting a candidate? Though it’s new to recruitment, texting is steadily gaining in popularity, and for good reason. Texting isn’t just trendy, it’s practical, offering tangible solutions to common problems in the hiring process. Here’s 5 ways texting can be applied to your recruitment strategy and give you a competitive edge […]

Text-Interviewing — The Next Big Thing in Recruiting?

September 13, 2018

By Dr. John Sullivan People love texting. In fact, texting is the most widely-used app on a smartphone, “with 97 percent of Americans using it at least once a day.” And among the age group that recruiters often target (18 – 29), 100 percent of those surveyed use texting. In addition, the odds of a […]

10 Super Easy Habits That Will Immediately Improve Your Professional Life

September 12, 2018

Jack Kelly Contributor Speaking to dozens of job seekers every day for the past two decades, I have noticed that a vast number of people are not terribly happy with their work. There are different degrees of unhappiness, ranging from basic disappointment to downright depression. Sometimes, they feel a new job will imbue them with […]

5 Things You Can Do To Advance Your Career

September 12, 2018

By: Ashira Prossack To advance your career, you need to have a plan. Career advancement comes in many forms, from climbing the corporate ladder to taking on more responsibility in your current role. Regardless of what you’re striving to achieve, it’s not possible unless you have a plan to guide you along the way. Creating […]

What Does ‘You Are Not a Good Fit’ Really Mean?

August 28, 2018

By: Kyriaki Raouna If you are searching for a job then you probably have heard this before. It is one of the things that you definitely don’t want employers to tell you. ‘You are not a good fit’ is something that employers often choose to include in their rejection email as a very generalized explanation […]

When An Employer Says You’re Not The Right Fit … What Does That Mean?

August 28, 2018

By Gerald Walsh © When employers interview candidates for jobs, they are trying to answer three questions: 1) Do you have the necessary hard skills to do the job? 2) Is your past experience suitable for the job? 3) Are you the right “fit” for their organization? The first two are pretty easy to evaluate. […]

What is Candidate Fit?

August 28, 2018

How Companies Determine if an Applicant is a Good Fit BY ALISON DOYLE Employers are always looking for candidates who are a good match for the job, the department and the organization. Even if you seem ideal on paper, during an interview the employer will likely assess whether you’re a “good fit” for the company. […]

Ask For What You’re Worth

August 20, 2018

By: Jill Griffin As a newbie MBA entering the corporate world, it never occurred to me to negotiate my starting salary. I had a handful of offers and the best two were within a few hundred dollars of each other. So, I assumed that was the ceiling. Bad assumption. “Not negotiating the salary of your […]

Is the résumé dead?

August 20, 2018

by Kathryn Vasel For decades, résumés have been the ticket to entry into the working world. But the one-page paper document has lost its dominance. While most workers still have one, companies and recruiters are putting less emphasis on résumés when searching for job candidates. “The résumé has probably gone from about 40-35% of the […]

Here are six signs that it’s time to quit your job

August 14, 2018

Quitting your job can be terrifying, but if you are in one or more of these situations, it’s time to cut and run. BY STEPHANIE VOZZA Most of us are open to new job opportunities. In fact, a survey by the specialty recruitment firms Accounting Principals and Ajilon found that 80% of people are passively […]

3 People You Should Connect With When Changing Careers

August 14, 2018

Joseph Liu Joseph Liu is a speaker, career change strategist, and host of the Career Relaunch podcast featuring stories of career reinvention. As much as I don’t prefer my emotions, motivations or outlook to be driven by others, the people around me do have an impact on how I’m feeling about my circumstances and what […]

This is how to deal with your incompetent coworkers

August 14, 2018

You know the person who doesn’t pull their weight? Here are a few dos and don’ts to getting things to change. BY ANISA PURBASARI HORTON In almost every workplace, there is bound to be someone who isn’t pulling their own weight. When you’re an ambitious, hard-working employee who is committed to growing your career and […]

How Long Is Too Long to Stay at a Company?

August 3, 2018

An extended stay at one job can give the impression that you aren’t interested in active career growth—unless you can show a solid track record of upward mobility. By Mindy Charski “An extended stay at one job can give the impression that you aren’t interested in active career growth—unless you can show a solid track […]

How To Update Your LinkedIn Profile Without Making Your Boss Suspicious

By: MADELINE BUXTON LinkedIn’s news feed can a feel a little bit like Venmo’s transaction history: It’s scarily easy to draw unspoken conclusions about what someone is up to based on their activity. In the case of Venmo, this might mean learning about an ex’s new relationship or a friend’s upcoming vacation plans. For LinkedIn, […]

These red flags will make hiring managers question you

Some of these behaviors might seem small, but you should stay away from them if you want to land your dream job. BY STACY POLLACK—GLASSDOOR While one can never predict the outcome of an interview, there are some surefire ways to shoot yourself in the foot and earn yourself a rejection. These five behaviors will […]

How to use Slack to onboard new hires

Here are a few ideas, and more than a few Slack apps and extensions, to welcome new employees and bring them up to speed quickly. BY NIAMH LINEHAN Getting new hires fully briefed and trained up can be a lengthy process. But by connecting various tools with Slack, you can run an effective and organized […]

6 Ways To Leverage Your Social Network While Job Hunting

BY: Andrew Arnold Most people think of social media as nothing more than social. Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms are just places to keep up with friends and discuss news. But social media is starting to serve a much different purpose now. According to Jobvite’s Job Seeker Nation study, 48% of people used social media […]

4 seemingly harmless habits that can ruin your career

Being your own biggest critic might seem like a positive attribute, but it can lead you to career troubles. BY ANISA PURBASARI HORTON When people say that “your career is a marathon,” they are probably referring to being patient when it comes to moving up the ladder, and being willing to put in hours and […]

9 Things to Avoid on Social Media While Looking for a New Job

by Alice E.M. Underwood To share or not to share? That’s the twenty-first-century Hamlet’s dilemma. With good reason: if you post those pictures of the weekend’s booze cruise, will a potential employer pass you over? Here’s the answer: set the privacy on those pics to friends-only. More and more employers are scoping out candidates on […]

Should you ever accept a promotion without a raise?

Getting a new title without more money is happening more often. But is it a good idea? BY GWEN MORAN As the labor market tightens and employees are ready to jump at new opportunities, a surprising number of companies are making a counterintuitive move: offering more senior job titles without the accompanying pay bump. According […]

7 warning signs that you shouldn’t accept a job offer

It’s hard to get a real sense of a company’s culture in a 20-minute interview, so here’s what to look for. BY STEPHANIE VOZZA If you have a skill that’s in demand, chances are you’ve received more than one job offer. Money or a title may be tempting, but don’t jump at your first opportunity—you […]

These are your two biggest workplace etiquette mistakes

These actions may seem harmless, but they can do a lot of damage. BY STEPHANIE VOZZA Chances are you might unwittingly be doing things that irritate your boss or coworkers. According to a new survey by Accountemps, senior managers believe the top etiquette blunder is missing or running late to meetings, while workers felt gossiping […]

Re: Our Hiring Process

July 7, 2018

By Sasha Stewart From The Daily Shout at The New Yorker Dear Applicant J742B, We regret to inform you that you have been eliminated from consideration for the creative-director position, prior to the final round of deliberations (Round 19). We appreciate your efforts and understand the importance of feedback, so below are our notes on […]

This Is How Emotionally Intelligent People Vacation

You’ll be doing some people-watching and self-reflection anyway while you kick back. Why not make it count? BY HARVEY DEUTSCHENDORF Packing your beach bags? Firing up a grill? Now’s the time for leaving work concerns at work and skipping off someplace where you can relax, regenerate, let loose, and just have fun. The idea of […]

The Secret Economic And Career Benefits Of Taking Vacation

Taking vacation isn’t just a stress buster. Using paid time off boosts the economy as well. BY LYDIA DISHMAN Here’s a sad reality: U.S. workers earned an average of 21.9 vacation days last year, up a full day from 2014. Yet despite accruing more paid time off, more than half (55%) left their time on […]

6 Steps To Turning Your Vacation Into A Career-Changing Event

Reclaim your lost vacation time and make a real difference for your future BY GWEN MORAN Americans aren’t using their vacation time. Research by Project: Time Off found that we’ve shaved off roughly a week of average vacation time taken between 2000 and 2015. While the importance of taking time off to rejuvenate is well-documented, […]

Changing jobs? Here’s how to recharge when you can’t take a vacation

Sometimes you only have a weekend between leaving your old job and starting your new one. Here’s how to make that time count. BY STAV ZIV There’s a magical period of time that can only be found between the day you leave one job and the day you actually start a new gig you’ve got […]

5 things you should never tell your boss (and what to say instead)

What you say to your boss can impact your career growth in the company, so choose your words wisely. BY MAURIE BACKMAN Whether you’re lucky enough to have a great boss or have an uncomfortably rocky relationship with your manager, it pays to put some thought into your interactions. The language you use with your […]

Yes, your employer is probably monitoring your Slack or email activity

BY MELISSA LOCKER One of the facts of the modern world is that it doesn’t hurt to be a little paranoid. Your phone is probably listening to you, and your employers just might be monitoring your office emails and Reddit-surfing habits. And they’re pretty much allowed to, because they own your work computer, the desk […]

Managers, don’t make these mistakes when you onboard your new hire

June 5, 2018

Making a new team member feel welcome can go a long way. BY MEGHAN E.BUTLER Baptism by fire. Sink or swim. To the wolves! Call it what you want, but–generally speaking–this isn’t the most effective method to train a new employee. Really. For one thing, it does little to build trust between you and this […]

You gave your notice, and your boss gives a counteroffer. Now what?

June 5, 2018

BY KAT BOOGAARD You’ve received an offer for a different job, and you’ve finally mustered the courage to have that dreaded conversation with your current boss to let him or her know that you’re packing your bags and hitting the road. But, to your surprise, that exchange doesn’t end with a brief handshake and those […]

Recruiters Look At This More Than Your LinkedIn

June 1, 2018

Here’s what they are looking for when they scroll through your Instagram and Facebook accounts. BY STEPHANIE VOZZA When it comes to getting your online profiles ready for a job search, you probably focus your attention on LinkedIn. However, a study by the job search website Simply Hired found that hiring managers are more likely […]

5 Methods To Make Your Cover Letter Irresistible To Hiring Managers

June 1, 2018

Writing cover letters is a boring but necessary part of job hunting. Here’s are some tips on how to craft one that catches the hiring manager’s attention (in a good way). BY ANISA PURBASARI HORTON You’ve probably heard that many recruiters don’t always read cover letters when they review applications. Unfortunately, despite some grumblings about […]

How to nail the question, “What did you learn in your last job?”

June 1, 2018

Don’t resort to fluff. If you answer intelligently and confidently, you can impress the hiring manager in just a few sentences. BY MIKE MONROE Interview enough people and it all becomes one big blur. But the interviews you remember years–or even decades–after the fact are memorable for carrying important lessons. I remember interviewing an applicant […]

Knowledge is Power when it comes to your Salary

May 23, 2018

Are you paid enough? Do you like your job? What would make you happier at work? We are assisting M&C with their annual salary survey. Please take a few minutes to answer M&C’s Salary Survey, which provides the industry’s only benchmark for compensation among meeting professionals. (No worries: Your answers are completely anonymous.) Take Survey […]

This is what millennials and boomers can learn from gen-X managers

May 22, 2018

Forgotten generation? Forget that. Gen-X leaders have some valuable lessons for their older and younger colleagues. BY GWEN MORAN A few years ago, Pew Research Center called generation X “America’s forgotten middle child.” Sandwiched between the enormous post-war baby boomers and the younger millennials, this smaller generational cohort, born roughly between 1965 and 1981, often […]

11 Words and Phrases to Use in Salary Negotiations if You Want to Succeed

May 7, 2018

Posted by Emily Moore Wouldn’t it be great if there were a magic word you could say in order to get people to agree with you? If, for example, a simple utterance of “abracadabra” could instantly convince your employer to see things your way, salary negotiations would be a whole lot easier. Unfortunately, we live […]

How Much Money to Ask for in a Salary Negotiation

Use these strategies to figure out the exact number to ask for. By Áine Cain Knowing how much money to ask for in a salary negotiation is crucial for any job seeker. Asking for 10% to 20% more than what you’re currently making isn’t a bad idea. But you’re going to have to put in […]

Sallie Krawcheck: ‘Nobody Ever Got Fired for Asking for a Raise’

Taking control of your money will give you the freedom to do what you want both professionally and personally. By Meredith Lepore If you are looking for someone to help you find that confidence to go and ask for more in your career look no further than Sallie Krawcheck. She earned the nickname the Queen […]

How Teams Can Be Productive When Everyone’s On Different Schedules

How do you get the most out of teams working in different time zones and make sure everyone reaches their potential, no matter what time they work best? BY JARED LINDZON Timing has a profound impact on our performance, but what happens when team members are on different schedules? Productivity does not remain consistent throughout […]

Why People Resist Career Change So Fiercely

by Kathy Caprino In developing career growth courses and programs for professional women, I’ve spent a great deal of time in the past 10 years exploring and researching why it’s so hard for many people to build— and maintain — a joyful, successful and fulfilling career, and why it’s so challenging to shift out of […]

Stop Staying Late At Work By Doing These Three Things