– by Erika at Wikijob Erika is a career and productivity copywriter who believes in the power of networking. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and playing with her cat, Cola. Soft skills are well known as attributes that enable a person to engage in meaningful interactions. Since there hardly exists any… read more
Job Seekers
7 things smart people never reveal about themselves in interviews
By Ryan Shea – Ladders It’s best to keep certain things hidden in the professional world. Not everyone needs to know all the specifics of your past job life especially during an interview for a position you are really hoping to get. Employees of all kinds have been able to navigate the one-on-one interviews or group chats… read more
If you’re considering a big move these cities offer a $10,000 paid incentive
By Sarah Dillon – Ladders If you could move anywhere in the country where would it be? Now that a large fraction of the United States workforce has switched to remote work many are reconsidering their location since their job no longer influences where they live. This pandemic also has people craving wide-open spaces over cramped apartments since everyone is staying… read more
What to Do After a Final-Round Job Interview
By Rebecca Knight – Harvard Business Review You made it through the final-round job interview, and now you’re waiting to hear whether or not you’re hired. This stretch of time can feel like agony, so what should you do in the meantime? Is it appropriate and expected to send handwritten thank-you notes? Or is email… read more
Considering an International Service Job? Here’s What You Need to Know
– 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. If you ask… read more
These are the interview questions candidates hate the most
By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Company In a recent survey, people ranked these questions as the worst to answer during an interview. If you’re ever in a position to be interviewed by Elon Musk for a job at Tesla or SpaceX, chances are he’ll ask you this: “You’re standing on the surface of the Earth…. read more
The very best scientifically-backed interview hacks from career experts
By Sarah Dillon – Ladders Preparing for any job interview is a stressful task. After ensuring you have the most recent comprehensive resume, written down specific talking points to bring up with the hiring manager, and put together a confidence-boosting ensemble to give a great first impression as soon as you walk through the door… read more
What Job Benefits Do Candidates Expect From Employers?
– Stevie Nicks is the Digital Editor at Just Another Magazine – a website that covers the topics many care about. One will find articles about lifestyle, travel, fashion, trends and relationships – each of which is written in their unique style. Right now we live in a candidate’s job market. Although it might… read more
Will Remote Job Interviewing Make Hiring Bias Worse?
By Nate Swanner – Insights Dice.com The issues of bias within tech are well-documented. Companies everywhere are attempting to adjust their hiring and retention processes to eliminate that bias, but progress has been slow. Whether it be race, age, gender, orientation, or something else, you don’t need to look hard to find stories of people who… read more
How To Overcome The Limiting Beliefs You Have About Your Career Change
By Natasha Stanley – Career Shifters The beliefs you hold about what’s possible for your shift can leave you in paralysis. But what if the things you tell yourself are actually just one idea, in many disguises? Natasha shares a different perspective on your limiting beliefs and how to overcome them. Limiting beliefs: thoughts, ideas, and… read more