Hitchhiker in the Corner Office

Are you searching for a new job and are not sure whether the ones to which you are applying or considering are a match for you? Or, are you currently working for a company, but unsure of whether your decision to take or stay in the position is the right one? If you find yourself [...]

The economy, while not in a recession, is definitely in a slowdown. Job seekers have been impacted by an unusual amount of factors affecting job search success this year, to say the least. We’ve wrestled what seems like a losing battle with gas prices, which have affected not only the cost of transportation to our [...]

If you’re a member of the Baby Boomer generation, then you probably view Gen Yers as disloyal when it comes to the workplace. After all, Yers have become famous (or infamous) for their job hopping propensity. Yers, on the other hand, when asked about Boomers, have a tendency to word associate with “workaholic” and distrust [...]

Many individuals believe that the process of finding a job is something that is completed by dedicating just an hour or two (if that) a day to searching job descriptions and posting resumes. While this approach works for some, in most cases it is a sure way to ensure your search lasts an extended period [...]

The advent of the Internet has increase effectiveness and efficiency on so many levels. Do you even remember a time when you had to visit your local library to comb through microfiche for sources to use on school or professional projects? It wasn’t all that long ago. But now, all one has to do is [...]

According to a recent report published by AARP, retirement is a concept many individuals are finding hard to accept. CNN Money recently reported a recap saying, “As the economy stumbles, a growing number of baby boomers are pushing back retirement plans—27% of workers aged 45 and over.” While the general population dreams of the day [...]

Everything seems to be more environmentally friendly these days—hybrid cars, non-toxic cleaning products, rechargeable batteries, and much more. But the latest trend of “going green” is in the job market. Being a supporter of the environment can actually benefit you when searching for a job. Anything helps when they’re talking about a recession, right? It’s [...]

Landing an interview is a great step toward your new job. However, don’t be surprised if the company uses tag-team interviewing instead of the traditional one-on-one interview approach. According to HumanResources.About.com, many companies are putting such an approach to good use; and, in so doing, gain insight into your ability to interact and work with [...]

Here are some sample interview questions that you may come across in your next interview.   A. Exploring a Candidate’s Background Tell me about yourself. What are your greatest strengths? What are your greatest weaknesses? How can you contribute to this company? Why should I hire you for this position? Why do you want to work [...]

As the workforce continues to get older on average, there are many more “older” or “seasoned” job seekers out there.  What I still cannot get over is the number of job seekers who still think like it’s 2000 or worse yet, like it’s 1986. Now 2000 really is not a long time ago, but let’s [...]