Tackling these tasks will help you stay engaged and make you more productive. Daniel Bortz, Monster contributor Ever feel bored at work? You’re far from alone. According to a recent survey from staffing firm OfficeTeam, professionals admit they’re bored on the job an average of 10.5 hours per week. (That’s more than a full day a week!) Moreover, two in
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It’s a question every job seeker asks themselves. Between informational interviews, applying to jobs and keeping your life in order, do you really need to create a cover letter for every job you apply to? Job hunting is a tremendously time-consuming task and if the process is streamlined in any way, often times the cover letter is nixed and job seekers simply submit a resume. This is a tough question to answer considering that many employers may not explicitly require you to submit a cover letter with your application.
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Getting rejected from a job opportunity you’re excited about can be detrimental to your confidence in your job search. The application and interview stages are usually quite a process and no matter where you are in that process, if you get rejected, it’s tough. Many candidates internalize this and it can majorly affect the motivation to jump back into your search. So, how do you overcome the rejection in a job search?
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The interview process can be daunting to say the least, from looking professional to being prepared, job seekers are under tremendous pressure. It’s easy to forget about one imperative topic: salary expectations. When an interviewer asks what your salary expectations are in your next role, you should have a clear and coherent answer. There are countless horror stories about jobseekers blindly throwing out numbers that can make or break your chances of getting hired.
It’s a hard topic to discuss if you haven’t already thought about your answer and taken the necessary steps to prepare.
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