By Jenni Maier There are three ways that a hiring manager responds to job applications: “He looks amazing,” “She’s an obvious no,” and “Eh, maybe?” While you definitely know if you fall into the first category (hello, interview!), you’re almost always stuck in the dark about which of the latter two buckets you fall into. […]

By Lily Herman We all know it’s important to keep in touch with networking contacts—and not just when you’re on the hunt for a new job or need a favor. However, doing that’s often more challenging than it sounds. Maybe you tag someone you just met at a conference in a tweet, and she just […]

Deciding whether or not to quit a job can take its toll on you. You might have a longstanding loyalty to the business, a decent salary, or some other level of comfort that compels you to stay despite everything telling you it’s time to leave. On the other hand, you might be convinced that all […]

By Steve Errey Telling you that it’s “tough out there” is a bit like saying the sun’s hot or that the Kardashians love attention—it’s self-evident, particularly if you’ve been hunting for a job and are tired of the endless rounds of leads and interviews that never seem to go anywhere. Like Elmer Fudd tracking Bugs […]

By Lily Zhang Despite the fact that hiring managers now ask for a variety of application materials, resumes are still an important part of the process. And because they’re so important, people usually feel the need to use old-fashioned, stilted, and even cliché language when writing them. Remember, your online presence is built on your […]

Hey guys, found this cool article on USNEWS.com by Arnie Ferlig. Great info on how to find a job via Twitter. When you think of social networking for your job search, your mind naturally turns to LinkedIn. Without question, every serious professional engaged in a job hunt is expected to have a well-composed LinkedIn profile. […]

Today, we are tackling another critical job interview question: What are your strengths? This is a commonly-asked question in job interviews for all levels of positions in all industries. Even when this question is not asked, you must be able to answer it in order to land the job. After all, from the employer’s perspective, […]

Today, we teach you how to close the deal in any job interview. After all, the whole interview process is about answering this question: Why should we hire you instead of one of the many other well-qualified applicants? Every interview question is an attempt to gather information to inform this hiring decision.  Many interviewers will […]

By Lily Zhang Like the dreaded “Tell me about yourself,” the question, “Why are you interested in this position?” is sure to come up in an interview. And, even if it doesn’t, if you want the job you should get this sentiment across regardless. So, really, there’s no way around figuring out how to string […]

By Sara McCord Acing the interview isn’t just about having the perfect canned speeches. Yes, you need to show off your experience, talents, and personality—but before answering each question, you also have to figure out what the interviewer is actually asking you. Those seemingly innocuous questions, like “tell me about yourself” and “where do you see […]