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A deceptively simple question, upon which so much rests… “Do you have any questions?” your interviewer inquires, and you stumble, stutter, and mumble your way to say, “No,” and leave as quickly as possible.
Not being prepared for this question, or worse, avoiding it, shows a lack of interest in the job and company. This is [...]

When you’re attending a job interview, every chance you have to make a good impression counts. Experienced interviewers have some horror stories of interviews to tell, and you don’t want to be one of the characters! These simple tips will help you avoid making the embarrassing gaffes that will cost you the job.
1. Don’t be [...]

In the world of job hunting, many myths float around. Unfortunately, some job searchers who have never learned the truths about them end up falling prey to these myths, spending time looking for a job that they could have already gotten, had they known the truth.
These three widely circulating myths are among the top offenders. [...]

In an ideal world, none of us would really care what salary we made. Of course, this isn’t a Utopian world where we don’t have to worry about mortgages, retirement, or savings accounts. In practice, being able to negotiate your salary when searching for a job can make the difference between being stuck in a [...]

The interviewer shakes your hand and you leave the interview room. Does this mean your responsibility is over, and it’s completely up to them to make the next move now, whatever you do?
If you answered “yes”, it’s unsurprising: most people have forgotten that how they behave after the interview can have just as much of [...]

Your hands are shaking, your palms are sweaty, and you think you can hear every tick the clock makes as the seconds drag by. When the job interview is over, regardless of how it went, you’re so thankful to be out of it that you flee. This didn’t make a good impression with your employer, [...]

Almost everyone knows the benefits that can come with landing a paid internship, but the prospect of actually finding that position can be very intimidating. Luckily, as the thousands of paid interns currently working for companies (from the biggest to the small ones) can attest, it is certainly possible. In fact, motivation and determination can [...]

You have no doubt heard the saying: “dress to impress”. It has been said so often that it has become something of a cliché now, but that does not mean it’s any less true! Your first impression on your potential employer could be your last, if you do not make an effort to dress well.
Basic [...]

Shh… If you tell anyone, it might ruin the secret, but there are a number of traits that most successful job searchers — who become successful employees — have in common. If you incorporate these secrets into your own job search, you might become an employee too!
1. Don’t sit around waiting.
Believe it or not, this [...]

Are you not enthusiastic about the prospect of four years of higher education in the hallowed halls of a long-standing university? Are you looking to make a mid-life career change? Are you unable to afford to an expensive university degree?
College education may be the perfect solution for you, for a variety of reasons. Those who [...]