A great position opens up at the company you currently work for—perfect. This is a chance to continue your climb up the ladder of success. Just don’t make the mistake of thinking that because you already work for them, it’s a sure thing you’ll get the job. This could be a big mistake. The Harvard…
If you think it’s too late to change careers, think again. If you’re drudging through your current job, listlessly collecting a paycheck, daydreaming of a career you could actually get excited about, it’s time to think about making the switch! Once you decide that you definitely want a career change, you have to consider when…
While the U.S. unemployment rate remained steady at 7.6% during June, the nation’s job market remains mired in uncertainty and conflicting data. Much of this concerns that the nature of new job opportunities in the U.S., as although the economy continues to establish opportunities many of these are considered to be temporary and incapable of…
The global job market has enjoyed significant expansion in recent times, as nations such as the U.S. and UK have benefited from more sustained economic growth. This is tempting thousands of citizens to resume their search for work, as they seek to capitalize on improved rates of job creation before the market reaches saturation point….
You’re suddenly confronted with the fact that you have to get your own place, you’re sinking in debt and the only way you’re going to survive is to take a job with a faceless corporation. Welcome to 2013. Unfortunately, it doesn’t end there. On top of having to ask for a job from a company…
Like many areas of the healthcare industry, the field of dentistry is evolving at a rapid pace. This is due to a number of influential factors, with social, technological and economic changes all having a noticeable impact on the industries course. The most noticeable of these relates to wider economic depression, which is creating intense…
If it was up to you, work would be a constant collaboration void of cubicles and personal space. Work takes up around half of your waking hours during the week, so it might as well be spent connecting with those around you. Not only do social jobs spark our passions, many of them also make…
General introductory questions: 1. Why did you (are you planning to) leave your recent job? 2. What do you know about our company? 3. Why do you want to work here? 4. What particular aspects of the company interests you most? 5. What motivates you to do this kind of work? 6. What would your…
Across the globe, employees are embracing an entirely new and refreshed philosophy when it comes to appraising job opportunities. Rather than becoming preoccupied with their bottom line salary and remuneration, they are instead beginning to consider a wider range of factors that influence the employment experience as a whole. As a consequence, employers are considering…
While the national unemployment rate rose slightly to 7.6% during May, this figure represents a significant improvement in comparison with last year. That said, however, there is concern that the U.S. economy is continuing to churn out low paid jobs that fail to deliver a genuine living wage in 2013. Although some experts may link…
With the vibrant, cultural melting pot of today’s society, being able to speak more than one language is crucial. Why? Because as domestic jobs begin to outsource and branch internally due to the affects of globalization, employers are seeking the means to break the language barrier. Rosetta Stone found that people who speak at least…
As the responsibilities of home and children build up later in life, many adults find it necessary to re-train and enter a new profession that can better accommodate their unique situations. Or for women that are planning on having children in the near future, a new career is necessary to ensure they don’t lose their…