Submitting a job application feels good, but hearing back from the employer feels even better! Unfortunately, each day that passes without a response adds a bit of anxiety, and you start to wonder if you’ll ever hear back. In this article, you’ll learn how long it takes to hear back after submitting a resume, and
When I took the CMO role at my organization mere weeks after returning from maternity leave for my second child last July, I had the typical working-mom apprehensions about the time and energy necessary to fulfill the obligations required of a C-suite executive. Was it selfish to prioritize my own career when I had a
If you’re wondering whether you should use a chronological resume format (also referred to as reverse-chronological resume format) or trying to get help with how to write it, then this article is for you. And if you’ve been told to use a functional resume because you’re changing careers or have a work gap, then this
Telecommuting is becoming more popular, and there are a couple of big advantages to it. However, there are also some cons or disadvantages to telecommuting. So in this article, we’ll look at: The definition of telecommuting jobs (also called teleworking or remote work jobs) The advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting (including the top 3 benefits
If you’re wondering how many candidates a company interviews for a job, or how many interviews it takes to get a job, then this article is for you. I’m going to share the averages I’ve seen as a recruiter for: How many candidates are usually shortlisted for interview How many candidates advance to an onsite
If you’re going on a nursing job interview, there are some frequently asked questions that you need to be ready for. Employers ask these questions often and early, and the wrong answers can cost you the job. So we’ll go through the most common nursing interview questions you can expect to hear, how to give
If you were laid off, your first thought might have been, “How am I going to make money?” or “How will I pay my bills?” And while finding a new job is ideal, this can take a few months, and you may need other sources of income in the short-term. To help with this, we
One of the toughest parts of job searching is not knowing how long it will take. This is especially difficult to cope with after being laid off, or when looking for your first job as a recent college graduate. So after years of working as a recruiter, I’m going to share the average job search
Being laid off is tough, especially if you weren’t expecting it. You may experience depression after a layoff, as well as feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and more. It’s natural to have these feelings, but they can also prevent you from being productive and finding a new jo. So in this article, we’re going to look
I’ve interviewed hundreds of people as a recruiter, and one of my favorite questions to ask is, “What are you looking for in your next position?” There are a couple of specific reasons your interviewer will ask this question, and a few big mistakes you need to avoid if you want to get the job.