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A common interview question employers ask during job interviews is, “Why are you interested in this position?” They want to know why you want to work at their company and the specific motivation behind why you applied for the job (not that you need a paycheck). Knowing how to answer interview questions well is always … Read more
Are you concerned about age discrimination? While most job seekers fear discrimination by hiring managers, the truth is that you’re more likely to be discriminated against by a computer. Most 50-something or older job seekers don’t realize that the technology they leverage to apply for jobs may be screening them out of consideration. Sadly, this … Read more
For most people, life can be simplified into three stages: education, career, and retirement. But while we’ve been told that retirement is the ultimate goal—the most-prized reward—for a professional, many workers have a much different perspective and opinion on the matter. A recent study conducted by Zety revealed some hard truths about the reality of … Read more
A career as a librarian has long been popular because of the job security and solid pay. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for librarians today is $64,370. But the top 10%, most of whom have master’s degrees in library science (or MLS), earn more than $101,970. How much you will … Read more
You’re familiar with the feeling: your palms start sweating, you start to shake and for some reason, your mind goes completely blank. Sounds like a dreaded case of interview jitters! Nerves can bring even the most professional candidate to their knees, impeding their chances of securing the job, even if they’re the most qualified. If … Read more
Ask anyone about their least favorite part of the job search process and they’ll likely say “networking.” Although all professionals, not just job seekers, should actively build their professional network, nothing can help you find a job quite like a strong online networking strategy. Online networking should be the foundation of your job search. It … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence (such as learning, reasoning, and inferring information) demonstrated by computers that mimics human intelligence. In the workplace, it can be used to perform cognitive abilities and tasks with reduced human error and cost. But this is just the tip of the iceberg of the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for … Read more
When we think of communication skills, most of us just think about written and verbal skills. For verbal communication, there is more than just talking and active listening. There is a third component—non-verbal communication skills. These are the ways you convey your message excluding words. What does that mean? Non-verbal communication includes things such as … Read more
Effective verbal communication can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and avoid misunderstandings. Misunderstandings can arise when verbal communication is unclear which can lead to confusion and even conflict. According to Liz Papadopoulos, “Effective communication requires more than an exchange of information. When done right, communication fosters understanding, strengthens relationships, improves, … Read more
It’s not uncommon to feel lost when embarking on your job search journey. After all, school teaches us everything except how to get a job. What should you put on your resume? What questions should you ask in an interview? How can you stand out in the hiring process when there’s so much competition? Are … Read more