You’ve invested the time in completing the job application, polishing your resume and writing a compelling cover letter. Once you’ve submitted your materials, though, you enter the black hole — the space between applying for jobs and hearing back from potential employers. Managing this period of the job search process ...
When searching for a new job, dealing with prospective employers is stressful enough: the numerous rejections before you get to yes, grueling interviews, tense salary negotiations and more. But add the almost universal need to conceal your job search -- especially the interviews -- from your present employer, and the ...
Now that I'm finally holding down a "grown-up" job, there's an expectation that I am financially able and willing to join in the office gifting parade. If you’re in a similar situation, a few cautions and a little advice can go a long way. Here are my suggestions for unique ...
Let's face it: All other things being equal, employers would rather recruit local applicants than out-of-towners. It's more convenient to schedule interviews, and there are no hassles or cost concerns associated with relocation. But according to Monster data, about half of all job seekers are willing to move for the ...
"What did you like least about your last job?" is something of a trap when it comes to interview questions, because your interviewer is asking for a negative answer. If you haven't given the subject some thought, you may blurt out something about your boss or the company, and talk yourself ...
Can you imagine waking up each working day knowing that you’re about to do some good in the world? Firefighters, social workers and teachers may have this experience, but those professions are not known for their high wages. So which jobs offer that magical combination of a high sense of meaning ...
When it comes to choosing a career, which jobs give Gen Y workers the best chance of making a high salary? Online salary database PayScale.com took a look at its Gen Y data to find out. More Resources from Monster: Top Five Cities for Gen Y Workers Update Your Resume Search ...
Especially in times of high unemployment and financial distress, many candidates will apply for jobs for which they are, by conventional standards, overqualified. Does being overqualified mean you’ll be disqualified if you’re lucky enough to face an interviewer? Not if you handle the interview wisely. First, calm yourself with the ...
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