By Regina Borsellino – theMuse As you’re applying to jobs, you may be wondering about the best way to submit your references. Should you put them on your initial application materials? And how would you even list references on a resume? The answer is, you don’t. Listing your references on a resume that should be… read more
Job Seekers
14 Questions Job Seekers Shouldn’t Ask During Interviews
Originally posted on Forbes Missteps in company protocol are expected in an interview. Job seekers don’t know what the business expects from its employees, and it’s common to see a few faux pas show up. The part of the interview where this behavior is most likely to emerge is when the interviewer asks the job… read more
How To Find a Job in an Economic Downturn
– by Beau Peters Beau Peters is a creative professional with a lifetime of experience in service and care. As a manager, he’s learned a slew of tricks of the trade that he enjoys sharing with others who have the same passion and dedication that he brings to his work. How to Find a… read more
10 Ways To Set Yourself Up For Career Success
By Caroline Castrillon – Forbes Do you feel unfulfilled in your career? Maybe you’ve gone down a path for years that just doesn’t feel like the right fit. Take time out to reflect on what really matters to you. Then consider these ten ways to set yourself up for career success: 1. Take risks As J.K…. read more
How to move forward after losing a job
By Christopher D Connors – Ladders After moving my family 1,000 miles away and finding a job I thought would become a career for years to come, I got knocked on my butt and was told to hit the bricks. One year after starting, I was out. It hurt badly. Married, with a child, mortgage,… read more
Boost Your Own Morale: Staying Positive During Your Job Search
Originally Published on Human Resources Today The typical job search can be very hard on the ego. You’re continually being judged, the value of your past experiences is in question and you may face more rejection than you’ve ever felt in your life. While that feeling is normal, it’s crucial you’re able to overcome the… read more
How To Master Fear When Making A Career Change
By Caroline Castrillon – Forbes Did you know that research on stressful life events shows that changing to a different line of work ranks just below the death of a close friend? Yes, it’s that nerve-wracking. Yet career change has become the new normal. According to a 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey of baby boomers, the average… read more
How To Not Slack Off While You’re Working From Home
By Ashley Fern-Ladders For millennials and Gen-Zers, the COVID-19 pandemic is the most intense economic and social crisis we have faced in our lifetime. At first, not everyone was taking it seriously (and some spring breakers in Florida still aren’t) but as things have gotten exponentially worse in such a short time, we are all… read more
How to Recover When Your Career Gets Derailed
By Virginia Buckingham – Harvard Business Review Most of us have had minor setbacks at work. But how do you recover from a setback so big that it causes you to lose your job or completely derails your career? An up-to-date LinkedIn profile and your existing professional network will only get you so far. The… read more
What to ask HR if you’ve been laid off
By Bianca Sanchez-MSN.com Layoffs are life-altering, and they are happening at a staggering rate across America during the coronavirus pandemic. To make sure you have everything in order before beginning the search for new employment, be sure to ask human resources these five key questions. ‘Is there a severance package?’ First, ask about severance pay…. read more