The above infographic via Classes and Career is one all job seekers should memorize. Don't forget that this information is good for every person you meet from the time you walk in the door. From the secretary to the interviewer. Be sure to at least say hello and introduce yourself to the secretary and goodbye … Continue reading What You Should Know Before Your Job Interview
Math, smath
If you're in PR, Marketing, Social Media, Journalism or any other word-centric profession you might think math, who needs it? Turns out, you really do. You'll be seen as an asset to your company if you can measure a campaign, turn likes and follows into actual hard data and can explain the numbers to your … Continue reading Math, smath
Background Checks Now Include Twitter, Facebook and more
More and more employers are checking the social media profiles and posts of potential hires. Any post or group that could be taken out of context, or construed to make you out as "somebody who likes a racist joke, drinks too much booze or maybe is a bit too fond of guns" can be grounds … Continue reading Background Checks Now Include Twitter, Facebook and more
Interview Advice
If you haven't read 15 Toughest Interview Questions (and Answers!) by Angela Astley on the New Grad Life blog, go read it now. The post is two years old, but is still very relevant. Some key points: None of the suggestions should be new to you. If you find you can't answer any of them, … Continue reading Interview Advice