Life@Work: Informational Interviews Prove Invaluable to Job Searches
The goal of this kind of interview is to gather information, not to land a job immediately.
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Unemployed men queued outside a Depression-era soup kitchen opened in Chicago by mobster Al Capone in 1931. (National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures)
Life@Work: Five Possible Reasons You Can’t Find a Job
Resumes aren’t “one size fits all.” Tailor yours to the specific position you are applying for.
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Pittsburgh police officers are shown responding to the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood on Oct. 27, 2018. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images, via JTA)
Life@Work: Workplaces Can Be a Source of Support and Comfort
Did you ever think that your workplace can also be a terrific support system in difficult times?
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Life@Work: Job Interview Thank-You Notes — Handwritten or Emailed?
You just left your job interview and feel it went pretty well. The first thing on your agenda should be to write a thank-you note.
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Life@Work: The Best Time to Look for a Job
Turns out there are some months that are better than others for securing employment.
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Life@Work: Creating a Memorable and Effective Resume
How can job seekers create a resume that employers will be sure to remember?
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Life@Work: Staying Relevant for Tomorrow
The IFTF advises that staying relevant in the marketplace means mastering “performance zones” – the skill sets, traits and activities that position you as an employee of the future.
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Life@Work: Maintain a Realistic Perspective on Telecommuting
While telecommuting does put “life” into the work-life balance, don’t forget the “balance” part of the equation.
Read MoreLife@Work: Does It Matter When You Interview?
In your quest to stand out at an interview and Get That Offer, you are focused on every detail – including when you interview.
Read MoreFun Facts About Job Seeking
According to a recent survey, hiring managers report that the quality they value least in a candidate is intelligence, the most is reliability.
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