“How long?” Of all the questions I get about resumes, that is the one I get most often. HR managers, school career counselors, and even professional resume writers can’t seem to agree on the appropriate length for a resume today. The internet — particularly in the guise of LinkedIn and other professionally oriented social media sites —
Any time you try something new, you expose yourself to a threshold of disappointment. Video games are designed for failure. But the thing about video games is that, at least for me, they take my mind off reality. I’m not engaged with my inner dialogue; I’m just focused on the game. There is no confrontational
“Kathy” was a beloved teacher who had overcome alcoholism years prior to taking a job at an elementary school — until an old DUI-related mugshot of hers surfaced and began to circulate. In no time, Kathy had lost her job and had to start looking for work in an entirely new field. Kathy’s story illustrates
Searching for a job can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re short on time and energy. In today’s competitive market, though, you won’t get far if you focus all your energy on crafting perfect cover letters and responding to online listings, experts say. To increase your odds of getting an interview, job-search strategists recommend you network aggressively,
I cannot stress this enough: Today, the job market is excellent. It’s the strongest we’ve seen in 50 years! There are more open jobs than people looking for them, and the unemployment rate has been sitting consistently under 4 percent. Despite all this, I keep running into a phenomenon that boggles my mind: Every day, I
Background and credit checks are scary parts of the job application process. Even if you have no reason to fear what an employer might find, it’s unsettling to have someone comb through your personal information. As a candidate, however, you should know you’re not completely at the mercy of the employer in this situation. You have rights, and
We all have natural talents and abilities, but it can be hard to recognize and articulate just what they are. Instead, most people tend to focus on their weaknesses. That may be a natural compulsion, but wouldn’t it make more sense to lean into your strengths instead of constantly get hung up on your weaknesses?
Taking some time off from your career to raise your family can be extremely rewarding. Many stay-at-home moms and dads say they wouldn’t have it any other way. Still, coming back to your career after several years away — maybe as your child goes off to school — can be challenging if you’re unprepared. Wherever
Article by Cecilia Meis Negotiation can be intimidating, whether you’re a CEO looking to close a deal that could take your Fortune 500 company to the next level, a junior regional manager in that same company trying for a raise, or a member of the YouEconomy trying to increase your profit margins. Running a business
Most people have had the experience of coming across a job they really want but are unqualified for. This is especially common when you are searching for your first job out of college or making a big career change. Think back to a time this happened to you: You read the ad and loved what