In category: Job Search / Career Development
How to Explain Your Employment Gap
Contracts end. Life gets in the way. Most of us at some point in our careers will deal with a gap in employment. Recruiters and hiring managers will be understanding to a degree. After all, they have most likely had to deal with similar issues in their careers. So while it's n… more
Why Job Searches Fail
New Year’s Resolutions. It's that time of year when folks observe the tradition of making New Year's Resolutions. They join gyms, start exercise programs, begin diets, take courses to learn a new language, and right up there among the most popular resolutions is the vow to find… more
7 Tips for Leaving Your Job
We’ve all probably thought about a dramatic exit from a job that we didn’t enjoy. You tell everyone exactly what you think and why things are so dysfunctional. Maybe even with “Shove This Jay Oh Bee” from "Office Space" or Johnny Paycheck's "Take this Job and Shove It" as… more
Build Your Network Before You Need It
When someone mentions networking, it conjures images of stilted conversations at professional cocktail parties. Forced smiles. Swapping business cards. There is absolutely nothing wrong with attending networking events. You should, in fact, because they can be really helpful i… more
Better Leave These Behind When You Interview
It’s not getting any easier. The cleared job market remains competitive which means identifying the right fit is going to take some hard work. Finding a cleared job is no exception. You will research companies, network with friends and former colleagues, polish your resume,… more