Setting a New Year’s Resolution for Your Career? Here’s How to Make it Stick

Get a job. Get a promotion. Get a raise. It’s pretty easy to set New Year’s resolutions for your career (heck, we just set three!), but it’s much, much tougher to follow through on them. In fact, of the 40% of us who make annual resolutions, fewer than 1 in 10 actually keep them. Do… Read more »

Job Interview 1st Impressions: Make an Interviewer’s Snap Decisions Work in Your Favor

Headed out on a job interview? Then know this: Your interviewer begins sizing you up from the moment they lay eyes on you. In this infographic, we share some surprising statistics: It takes someone just 1/10th of a second to form an impression of a stranger from their face. Longer exposures don’t significantly alter those… Read more »

Network Your Way to a Great Job: Your Roadmap for Success (Instructographic)

The person who will connect you with your next job is just a call, message or visit away. If you’re still a student or are relatively new to the workforce, networking is an essential component in your job search’s success. Here’s how to network your way to a great job, faster: Turbocharge Your Job Search… Read more »

Stop Shouting into the Void: Make Your Resume ATS Friendly

Isn’t technology great? With just a few clicks (or taps), you can easily upload your resume to an online job posting right from your computer or mobile device. Hit “Submit,” and you’re all set! But who – or what – receives and reviews your resume? Humans hire you, but sometimes your resume has to make… Read more »

Want the Best Gigs, Contracts and Assignments? Ask the Right Questions.

Why are you choosing to work as a temporary? What’s the best way to manage you? When was the last time you faced a personality conflict at work – and how did you handle it? When you interview with a staffing service, you expect to be asked some challenging questions. Your recruiter needs to find… Read more »

Hey, New Guy: Avoid These Rookie Mistakes

Can I really do this job? Will my co-workers respect me? Will my boss be patient and welcoming – or a taskmaster? How well will I fit in? When you’re the new guy, it’s natural to wonder about how successful you’ll be. You obviously want to do a great job, but performing your responsibilities well… Read more »