5 Ways to Stand Out in Your Next Job Interview was originally published by Harvard Business Review: Job Interviews
Interviewing for a new role may just be the most daunting part of the entire job hunt. You spend hours researching …
How to Give a Great Elevator Pitch (with examples) was originally published by Forage: Basics
Though people are complex and so much more than just their jobs, in a new social situation you’re often asked, “So, what do you do?” …
9 Best Ways To Find an Internship (and Why It’s Important) was originally published by Indeed: Finding a Job
Why is finding an internship important?
Internships provide students, young professionals and people changing careers with the opportunity to gain work …
The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Prepare For a Career Fair was originally published by Career Fair Plus
You’ve had it marked on the calendar for months now. The day is quickly creeping up and suddenly you’re faced …
8 Ways to Boost Your Confidence Minutes Before Your Interview was originally published by Glassdoor: Career Advice
You know that confidence is key to a successful interview. As Stephanie Thoma, career coach and author of Confident Introvert explains, “It’s important to feel confident in …
Job search depression is real: Here’s how to overcome it was originally published by BetterUp: Well-Being
Finding a job is a breeze… said no one, ever.
From rejection letters to uncomfortable interviews, finding that perfect job is stressful, to say …
A job interview is the best opportunity to sell yourself to a prospective employer — but one lackluster response could tank your chances of landing the role.
Our jobs pay the bills, occupy many of our waking hours and can even give our lives meaning. They can also be a source of significant stress: tight deadlines, long days and difficult conversations. No matter what your job, work can be anxiety-provoking. Mindfulness can help. In recent years, many companies — from Google to General Mills — have started teaching mindfulness in the office. Whether or not your company does, there are simple ways to reduce the impact workplace stress can have on your mind and body. Here’s a guide to get you started.
It’s not easy admitting your flaws, especially in front of potential employers. However, most hiring managers aren’t looking for perfect candidates. So, when they ask you to describe your weaknesses, they want to see how self-aware you are and how you handle adversity. But how do you answer this question honestly without ruining your chances of landing your dream job?
What can you do to improve your ability to deal with pressure, or at least avoid choking under pressure in critical career moments? Here are four science-based recommendations that can help.
