By Heather Huhman A strong cover letter could be your ticket to moving a step further in getting a new job. This relatively concise piece of information has the ability to place you steps ahead of other candidates, highlight your achievements, and showcase your personality – but no one ever said creating one would be
By Heather Huhman An informational interview is exactly what it sounds like: It is a way to learn information about a career path, an industry, a specific organization or even a specific job. An informational interview is not a job interview. Instead, it is an opportunity to talk to a person who has a job
By Donna Fuscaldo When it comes to interviews, most people think their job is to answer questions not ask them. But an interview is a two-way street, and the more questions you ask the better your chances are of making a lasting impression. “It’s always smart to ask questions in an interview,” says Joel Garfinkle,
By Heather Huhman Throughout your career, everyone tells you how important networking can be. It’s on virtually every list of advice written by professionals in every industry. Yes, networking is important, but many of you are probably doing it wrong. Here are five bad habits to avoid when networking: 1. You’re Too Self-centered. Networking is
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, MRW We all do it at one time or another. We blame someone or something for what’s going wrong in our lives. We can’t do something we want because of a law, so we blame the lawmakers. We can’t get into a certain school, so we blame the university’s board of admissions.
By Heather Huhman Time and time again, you hear about the mistakes all job seekers are making. “Don’t do this on your resume. Don’t do that in an interview.” But what about the mistakes specific to your generation? Millennial job seekers are often criticized as being lazy and entitled. But your generation is going to
By Heather Huhman Students don’t see internships as a one and done experience anymore. In fact, according to a recent survey from InternMatch, 59.3 percent of students who did at least one internship did two or more. Once it’s time to find a real job after you graduate, simply having completed an internship is not
By Heather Huhman The job interview is arguably the most important step in your job search. Once you’ve gotten past applicant tracking system, it’s your time to truly shine. It’s your opportunity to say, “I am the best candidate for this job and here’s why.” Unfortunately, the job interview is also a step where many
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, MRW Job search is hard work; it’s stressful and riddled with anxiety. Do not exacerbate it by letting highly charged emotions drive bad behavior when you’re looking for a new job. Reign in your anxiety: Manage it with exercise; a few hours spent with understanding and light-hearted friends; attendance at emotionally soothing
By Heather Huhman During the job application process, there are so many little things to keep track of that it’s easy to become stressed. Do you write a handwritten note or send an email? How soon after submitting your job application should you follow-up? It would be easier if these questions had black and white