What to Wear To An Interview
By Mike Simpson What to wear to an interview; it seems like such a simple thing on the surface. After all, you’ve probably heard a ton of advice, like the classic, “Dress for the job you want” or to aim one-level above what you’d you have to wear in the position. Easy, right? Well, no.…
12 Best Job Search Apps
By Jeff Gillis A stunning 81 percent of Americans own a smartphone. Why? Probably because these amazing pieces of tech are so versatile. You can do nearly anything with these little devices. Whether you want to send messages to friends, look up a recipe, or find a job, a handy-dandy smartphone can help. But finding…
Top 35 HR Interview Questions (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Ah, HR interview questions. You may think that, if anyone should have the interview process down, it’s human resources professionals. Sure, they may have more exposure than anyone else. After all, interviewing is a common part of the human resources job description. However, that doesn’t mean HR professionals should spend time preparing.…
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation for a Student [Template Included]
By Mike Simpson If you are a teacher or mentor a young person, there’s a chance that you’ll be asked to do something important: write a letter of recommendation for a student. But if even if you think the student is amazing, if you’ve never created one of these letters before, the idea may be…
How To Ask For A Letter of Recommendation (Templates Included)
By Mike Simpson How to ask for a letter of recommendation. It’s a question that plagues students and job seekers alike. Why? Because having one is sometimes a necessity. It can be a requirement for college applications or may make all of the difference when you’re trying to land your dream job. The trick is,…
Top 20 Questions to Ask Recruiters (+ Questions To Avoid)
By Jeff Gillis When you’re looking for a new job, working with a recruiter is an incredibly smart move. You get a job search ally who can help you find your perfect match. But, if you want to get the most out of the relationship, you need to have excellent questions to ask recruiters at…
Top 10 Millennial Job Interview Tips (+ Mistakes To Avoid)
By Mike Simpson More than one-in-three people in the workforce are Millennials. That makes them the largest part of the labor force, by far, surpassing Gen X – the second largest population working – by several million. But even as the oldest Millennials approach 40, that doesn’t mean they navigate interviews with the skill of…
15 Best 6 Figure Jobs
By Jeff Gillis Many people dream of landing 6-figure jobs. Those positions are usually associated with prosperity, and that alone makes them appealing. But it’s also normal to have questions about what it takes to land a six-figure salary. In fact, you may even be wondering, “What does 6-figures mean,” “Can anyone end up in…
Top 10 Cover Letter Tips (+ Mistakes To Avoid)
By Mike Simpson Ah, the cover letter. While it seems like writing a cover letter would be so incredibly simple, it’s often one of the most intimidating parts of the application process. Why? Well, there are quite a few reasons. With a cover letter, you have to showcase your capabilities differently than you would in…
I Hate My Boss – What to Do Now (Our Step-By-Step Guide)
By Mike Simpson When the first thing you think when you arrive at work is “I hate my boss,” your professional life quickly turns miserable. It may feel like you simply can’t win, and that’s heartbreaking. Overall, 50 percent of professionals have left a job to get away from a manager. Why does that matter?…