Lately, it seems like job interviews processes are lasting longer and longer! 🧐 Let's talk about the trends in interview process lengths and what you can do to outlast the competition. You’re not imagining things. According to a recent study on PeopleFacts, the average interview process now lasts a whopping 31.2 days! 📅 Federal jobs lead the pack with the longest process at [...]
🚗🏙️🏢 Since the pandemic, and WFH/remote, the landscape of work and commuting has drastically changed. Let's look at the current commuting metrics. How will they compare to your situation? How important is it to consider commuting when searching for your dream job? 🌟 According to a recent article from Forward Role, we've witnessed the "Death of the Commute" as we knew it. In [...]
🌟 You've gone through the interview, you’re feeling good about the company, the position and the meeting. Now it's time to follow up. But when? How? Let's explore some tools available to job seekers to help reinforce your interest in the position, highlight your follow up skills and display your professionalism. 🚀📩 💡 The Initial Thank-You Note (ASAP): 🙏 After your interview, send [...]
Like it or not, your resume may be your admission ticket to interview for that dream job. 🌟 Does it need to be perfect? Not necessarily. But it does need to be compelling enough to get you in the door for that critical first interview. We could spend a week discussing proper resume design and format. But let’s not. For today’s discussion let’s [...]
🌟 Email seems to be the backbone of modern work and using it effectively can be a game-changer. Conversely, using it incorrectly can cause some real issues. Let's look at some interesting statistics and insights from recent surveys on how to ace your email game at work. 🚀📊 First – let’s set some context by looking at basic email facts. Email Statistics That [...]
I am often asked about “good jobs” and “bad jobs”. Also – “good companies” and “bad companies”. 🕵️♂️👩🏫 The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to this issue. I’m a firm believer that there is no uniform great place to work. Conversely, there are no uniformly terrible places to work either. 🏢 What constitutes a "good job" will vary depending on your individual [...]
As a recruiter and career coach, I've heard it all in and about interviewing – from the hilarious to the cringeworthy. At least that’s what I tell myself, but today is another day with new stories coming down the pike! 🤣 👋 Instead of the – “I’m going to let them know who I am” mindset, let’s focus on using the interview to [...]
There’s nothing better in these hot Florida days than going to the local ice cream store/stand and seeing what their Flavor of the Month is. 😋🍨 Conversely, there’s probably nothing worse than going into work and finding there is another Flavor of the Month initiative being run down the line. 💼 🌟🍬👨💼 It's not uncommon for organizations to cycle through various management trends [...]
Ever been asked a weird interview question? 🙃 You're not alone. According to a survey by FlexJobs, 70% of job seekers have been asked at least one weird interview question. Interviews can be nerve-wracking enough, even more so when you're hit with those quirky, unexpected questions that leave you scratching your head. Let's take a closer look at why these oddball questions are [...]
Ready for a new workplace term? Yep – we’ve got another. 🚀 Try this one on for size. Have you heard the term "Loud Laborers" buzzing around the workplace lately? Let's break it down: what it means, what these folks do, how they impact the workplace and how to navigate this noisy landscape. 🤔 1️⃣ What's a "Loud Laborer"? 🗣️ "Loud Laborers" are [...]