Look for These Red Flags Before Accepting a Job Offer
The job search process is challenging enough. Landing an acceptance is a major feat. Turning that acceptance down? In this economy? It seems unfathomable. However, it’s important to be aware…
How to Feel Less Terrified About Retirement
If you ever fantasized about leaving your job right on your 67th birthday and living a life of relaxation in retirement, well, the pandemic likely shattered that vision. These days,…
Eight Non-Trade Jobs That Pay Well Without a Degree
A college degree is no guarantee of a high-paying job, but it can certainly help, as can trade skills that enable you to jump into into a field like plumbing…
Four Basic Job Skills Everyone Needs, But Not Everyone Has
When we think about our careers, we tend to focus on the type of work we do, the industry we’re in, or the salary we need. These are all important…
The Lies Employers Tell You During Job Interviews
Photo: tsyhun (Shutterstock) Job hunting has never been easy, but in recent years, the process has become a dystopian nightmare. Gearing up to look for a new position requires the…
Viral Screenshot Of Man’s Unlucky Work History Cracks Up Internet
The person’s employment history was posted on LinkedIn.People move from one company to another, either for better pay or bigger role. But in recent months, the job market has been…
The Recruiting Buzzwords Every Job Seeker Should Know
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) As if searching for a job wasn’t hard enough, it’s made harder by the fact that many job postings are full of language that is either unnecessarily…
What to Do When You Can Smell Layoffs Coming
It’s been a hell of a layoffs season. With this uncertainty in the labor market—not to mention the bigger picture of a looming recession—it’s natural to feel a sense of…
Why You Shouldn’t Use AI for Your Cover Letters
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Your résumé is polished, your interview skills are strong, but there’s one thing standing between you and your ability to press “submit” on a job application: the…
How to Explain a Layoff in Your Next Job Interview
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) While there’s likely little you can do when facing a layoff, what you can control is how you handle it afterward. If you’re getting ready to interview…