Maybe you were laid off, maybe you were fired, or maybe the company has decided to close. No matter what the reason, finding yourself out of work at some point in your career is common and will most likely happen to even the best of us during our life. While loosing your job can be an incredibly emotional and stressful time, it is not necessarily the end of the world and is … [Read more...]
What to do After an Interview
Nice job, you have taken the time to study and prepare for that big interview and you feel great as you walk out of the meeting! While the hard part is done, don’t think you are completely finished with your job search, instead implement these ideas before you put your feet up and rest on your laurels. Connect on LinkedIn LinkedIn is a social networking site geared towards … [Read more...]
Discussing Planned Time Off During An Interview
Are you close to receiving or have you recently received a job offer at a new company and realized that you forgot to mention an upcoming vacation you have planned for later in the summer? Are you thinking to yourself, should I ask for the time off or just pay the cancelation fee so that I am not making a bad impression on the Hiring Manager? While it is recommended to let … [Read more...]
Tips for Interviewing in a Public Place
Congratulations, you have just been extended an opportunity to interview in person with the Hiring Manager of that great company you are interested in! Did you hear correctly that their office is currently under construction and the Manager wants to meet you at that busy coffee house in downtown? Not to worry, with the recent trend of many staff working remote or in temporary … [Read more...]
Ask the Recruiter
Question: Should I tell my Recruiter if I am unhappy on their project? Answer: Absolutely, if you have been placed on an assignment through a Recruiter and for one reason or another it is not working out as you had hoped and you are no longer happy, it is essential to let the Recruiter who placed you know as soon as possible. Make the Recruiter be a resource for you, rather … [Read more...]