Originally authored by Mary Warriner at Mary Warriner Blog How on Earth do I design my career? It’s much easier than you think, but it does require you to do some thinking and be honest with yourself. In high school, you were led to believe that selecting a career was easy. You may have taken an aptitude test or talked with the guidance counselor about which subjects you enjoyed most. If you’re ...
Originally authored by April Klimkiewicz at Bliss Evolution Should I follow up on a job application? It can be very helpful to reach out to recruiters after you apply, but you want to do so correctly so they experience you in the best light throughout the application process. The number one no-no is coming across as desperate. In order to look poised and professional instead, judging when to ...
Originally authored by Tatiana Rehmova at Ms. Career Girl On a resume, there’s no such thing as a little white lie. Because either a small embellishment or a large exaggeration will eliminate you faster than you can say, “Hey wait a minute, let me take that back!” And, if by some small chance you and your lies on your resume make it past the hiring manager’s notice, it’s likely you’ll be found ...
Originally authored by Maria Bashi at Ms. Career Girl Getting a career in the healthcare industry is so rewarding but people are often put off because they have the wrong perception of it. They’re just thinking of doctors who have to go through a whole load of training and then deal with gruesome situations on a daily basis. That isn’t for everybody and a lot of people write off working in ...
Originally authored by Kate McGuinagle at Ms. Career Girl Have you ever wondered how your mindset affects career outcomes? Maybe you’re nervous about taking a risk or maybe you’re the kind of person who looks at all new opportunities as a chance to grow. What if you could change your mindset to make your chances of career happiness even greater? Our mindset plays a big part in what happens in our ...
Originally authored by Kate McGuinagle at Ms. Career Girl Job searches aren’t just for recent graduates. I didn’t graduate yesterday; however, I’ve scanned job boards and crafted tedious cover letters more frequently within the last decade than I care to admit. Many millennials and non-millennials find themselves turning again and again to the job search for a variety of reasons, even while ...
Originally authored by Hannah Rogers at Ms. Career Girl Are you looking for a new job? Considering relocating to a new city or country? Then you may be asked to complete a Skype interview for your new position. If you are not used to Skype, sitting in front of a webcam for an interview can be an intimidating experience. Follow the steps below to prepare yourself for your interview and make the ...
Originally authored by Marne Platt at Ms. Career Girl Do you enjoy your job or dread it? Another presentation to write? Ugh! Messing with fonts and colours bored Marcia to tears. She would much rather analyze numbers, to find their secrets. Sighing, she turned to her colleague Stephen, who had also just let out a long sigh. ‘What is it?’ She asked him. ‘I hate spreadsheets! I would much rather ...
Originally authored by April Klimkiewicz at Bliss Evolution What’s the deal with a phone interview? I get asked that question a lot. Friends, candidates and clients want to know how they should act and prepare for a telephone interview. TAKE IT SERIOUSLY! It’s a real interview, just on the telephone instead of in-person. If you get a call from a recruiter and they want to talk to you right away, ...