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How to Use the STAR Method to Prepare for Interviews
The hiring process is stressful. In fact, 73 percent of job seekers say finding a new job is one of the most stressful thing in life. But, there is one way to reduce anxiety during this process. If you master the STAR Method, you will be prepared for any type of...
What You Need to Know about ‘The Great Resignation’
With the pandemic drawing to a close, people are returning to normalcy. However, one thing is quite abnormal—the amount of people quitting their jobs. According to Forbes, resignations spiked from July to September 2020. Predictions for 2021 reveal that "The Great...
Why You Shouldn’t Accept a Counter Offer
You finally worked up the courage to end a toxic relationship. But, as you go to break up with your significant other, they beg you to change your mind. They claim they'll be different, and they'll change. So, you stay, and soon you're back in the same boat you were...
How to Stay Engaged with a Company While You’re Waiting to Start
Sometimes when you accept a new job, you won't start right away. In some cases, you may have to wait several weeks before you join your team. This in-between period can often lead to second-guessing. "Did I make the right choice?" Here's how to stay engaged with a...
How to Write a Resignation Letter
Unfortunately, not every company and employee are a perfect match. There comes a time when a person needs to move on with their career. So, how do you tell your current organization you’re moving on without burning bridges? A resignation letter is the perfect way to...
How to Negotiate a Job Offer
OK, you've made it through the job interview process. The company just sent you a job offer! Congratulations. But, don't get too anxious and accept the role yet. You have some leverage, so make sure you take advantage of it to make sure you get the best offer. Here's...
How to Write a Job Interview Thank You Letter
So, you finished either a phone or video interview for a potential new position. (Even if the interview is in-person, most of the tips covered in the two articles apply.) Here's where you can cement your status as the top candidate with a small gesture﹘a thank you...
10 Questions to Ask an Interviewer
One aspect that causes candidates dread more than others is the end of the interview. How should you respond when the interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions?” Don’t worry, though, because we’re here to walk you through each step of the hiring process for a...
How to Prepare for a Video Interview
Your updated resume landed you an exciting opportunity with a company. Now, they want to conduct a video interview with you. That's great, but you've never done a video interview, so you're nervous. No sweat! Here's how to prepare for a video interview to land the...
How to Prepare for a Phone Interview
You’ve completed the first step of your job search—you’ve written a resume. Your resume must have been a strong one, because the company you applied to wants to conduct a phone interview with you! Congratulations, but don’t go celebrating just yet. There are still...