Participating in your organizations 401k or similar savings plan is commonly espoused advice yet it isn’t always the best fit.  Yes, many companies have generous matching but they also have vesting periods that can take years.  If you are an entry level worker, you probably won’t stay at your first job very long so a [...]

The traditional view states that a resume should be one page.  While this is ideal for a recent graduate or entry level job seeker, it doesn’t quite cut it for experienced professionals.  Your resume should be as long as needs to be.  If you have strong material then go ahead and utilize two or even [...]

When it comes to job negotiations most of us tend to think in terms of salary only.  There’s no doubt salary is important but don’t overlook some less obvious but sanity maintaining benefits that need to be negotiated too.
1.  Time off-  How much time off is your employer offering and how much do you think [...]

Interviewers sometimes ask this question to ascertain your ability to create and implement innovative ideas or to manage unexpected difficult situations.  Try to think of time in which you developed and implemented a change or improved upon something at your organization.
You want to ensure that the interviewer understands that you do not need to be [...]

With all the new job searching tools out there, it’s easy to think you’re doing everything possible with your job search.  I’ve noticed that once people start using new tools like Indeed (which is great), they overlook the best place for job listings which is the actual organization’s website.
I know it’s hard to believe but [...]

I was talking with a friend the other day and he was giving me an update on how his job search is coming along.  One of the things we joked about was the plethora of anonymous or “confidential” job postings on job boards.
While there may be a few legitimate reasons for an organization to post [...]

Receiving a job after a long and exhausting search can feel like a blessing from above.  But before you accept, make sure you are not so excited that you jump up and say yes without first negotiating your salary.
Times are tough for employers right now so salaries aren’t going to be what they were in [...]

Whether your sprucing up your resume or trying to win over a hiring manager in an interview, make sure you put some of your past accomplishments into numbers.   Quantifying your accomplishments is an easy way for a hiring manager to skim your resume and see some concrete successes.  How much did you increase efficiency, sales, [...]

This question is an easy one.  The interviewer simply wants to know if the challenges you seek coincide with the challenges and opportunities the job presents.  Your knowledge of the position and organization should allow you to present an answer which matches the job.  Detail some examples of some challenges you would like to face [...]

Getting laid off is tough and can leave you feeling less than enthused about soon to be expired job.  The best thing you can do is continue to work to the best of your abilities and be the professional you know you are.
Here are a few tips.
1.  Work hard and wrap things up- If possible, [...]