The Best Ways to Win Over a Job Recruiter
Your résumé will get you in the door for a job, but your interviews are where you’ll get to show off who you are and what makes you stand out.…
How to Cheat on a Lie Detector Test
Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we’d usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games,…
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…
The Best Books to Help You Build a Great Career
Photo: Dean Drobot (Shutterstock) Whether you want to switch careers or enter the workforce for the first time, there’s so much advice on how to figure out what you want…
The Best and Worst Ways to Explain a Career Break
Finding a job is tough these days, especially given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic and recession, and, you know, life. A survey published earlier this year revealed that 68% of…
Do These Three Things to Prepare for a Phone Interview With a Recruiter
When you’re in the running for a job, you often face a number of interviews. In some cases, the first one might be done by phone and take only about…
Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Your Next Job Interview
Photo: africa_pink (Shutterstock) ChatGPT’s impact on our daily lives has likely been overhyped, but it does have some great uses. Students can use it to study for tests, for example.…
The Best Questions to Ask on Your First Day at a New Job
The first day at a new job can feel a whole lot like the interviews you went through to land that job. You’re still nervous, excited, and desperate to make…
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…
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…