Pro Tip: Put yourself in their shoes. If you’re reading hundreds of résumés, the ones that concisely convey the right information and are easily readable will grab attention.
The Great Resignation is seeping into the corner office, with 70% of C-level executives telling Deloitte pollsters that they seriously might resign for a job that better supports their well-being.
It can be such a deer-in-headlights, panic-inducing moment.
It’s a problem most of us encounter at some point in our careers—and working remotely can exacerbate the issue.
Looking for a new job doesn’t have to be just another exhausting to-do list item.
Job posts can tell you a lot about what you're in for, both good and bad. If you know what red flags to look for in a job ad, you may be able to spare yourself the trouble of dealing with a bad job or employer and experiencing new-hire's remorse.
Transferable skills come from life and career experiences, but they can become part of your personal brand with a little bit of framing. 4 minute ReadWhat does it take to be a successful candidate? A college degree? Won’t hurt. Prior job-related experience? Still a big talent pool to beat there.
Tell the truth: How often do you think people lie? You'll find all kinds of answers to that question: Truth to tell, I have no idea who is right. Regardless, wouldn't it would be useful to know with more certainty whether someone is telling the truth?
The opportunity to ask questions at the end of a job interview is one you don’t want to waste.
Your resume can make or break your chances of getting a new job opportunity. Though some hiring managers and recruiters may spend time thoroughly scanning your resume, at a career fair, you usually only have seconds to make a good impression.
I've come with my lawyer, just in case. I'll admit I'm out of practice.
I was two months away from graduating with a degree in English Literature when I was offered a full-time executive business administrator role at Microsoft. Here's how I did it. During my last semester at Brigham Young University, I realized I needed to line up a job.
Kimberly Brown helps women and people of color to be seen in the workplace, make more money, and become leaders. Have a question for her? Email yournextmove@nymag.com. This is a bit of an international question. I moved to Paris to pursue my dream of working in fashion.
Companies have embraced Slack to speed up office communication. Now, workers are using the messaging tool to fast-track job hunts. Slack enables teams, and entire workforces, to trade information instantly—one reason its use has soared with the rise of remote work.
With over four million people quitting their jobs each month during the first quarter of 2022 and 44% of workers currently looking for new jobs, it’s entirely possible that someone on your team could leave in the near term.
Stuffing your résumé and LinkedIn profile with generic buzzwords can be off-putting to potential employers, but it’s far worse when you recite them during an interview. 5 minute ReadIt’s fair to say that most people aren’t typically asked to describe themselves to others on a regular basis.
Workplace advice columnist Alison Green answers all your questions about office life. Got a question for her? Email askaboss@nymag.com. I’m currently in a job where I thought I was going to grow a lot more quickly than I have, so I have started to explore other options.
Thirty years ago, I arrived at The New York Times as an intern. I never planned to be a “company man.” I had no real plan. This is just the way things worked out. Young people often ask me for career advice. Well, here it is.
It is no news that hiring right now is incredibly difficult. Labor shortages are widespread, young workers are expecting higher starting wages, and after employers hire and train a new employee, the risk that they will jump ship for a better paying job is rising fast.
During the interview process, it’s important to not only negotiate your salary but your benefits. long ReadSalary negotiation is a crucial step in the interview process. You risk losing a lot when you don’t ask for more.
Layoffs at Netflix and Tesla. Hiring freezes at Meta and Twitter. Rescinded job offers at Coinbase. If you're a tech worker, you aren't the only one freaking out about your job prospects right now. Is this the end of the boom for coders? Are we headed for a repeat of the dot-com bust?