Having a boss who doesn’t communicate effectively can create a frustrating experience at work. Poor communication can lead to roles and responsibilities becoming unclear, and thus make it difficult to know what effectiveness in your job really looks like. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you’re working for a boss that doesn’t communicate, you might be wondering if...
The period after putting in your two weeks notice and officially leaving the company can be awkward and uncomfortable. If you’re a good employee, your team will be disappointed that you’re leaving. And if you had some rough spots with your boss, teammates, or colleagues, that could be a period where they put their guard down and use it as opportunity to beat you up a little bit. ...
Starting a new job should be an exciting time. You’re embarking on a new journey at a new place with people that you chose to work with. However, not all jobs end up being as great as you expect them to be. And there are times when cracks emerge early after starting a new position. If you’re in a place where you’re not so sure if your new job is the right fit, then you may be...
Reference checks are an important part of the interview process. They provide the hiring company with key third party information about your qualifications as a candidate. A good job reference can help you secure a job offer. A bad one, on the other hand, could potentially cost you a job. As you’re applying to jobs and providing references, a situation that you might run into is a...
If you’re reading this article, you may be at your wit’s end when it comes to your job search. Maybe you’ve applied for hundreds of jobs, followed every tip when it comes to resume writing, interview preparation, and even have a good set of contacts to be your references. But after all of that work and preparation, you still cannot land a job offer. And you may now be at the now...
You were shortlisted for an interview. You scheduled an initial screening call with a recruiter. It’s a company that you like and you’re excited for the call. But then, the scheduled call time comes and it’s…crickets. Your recruiter missed the phone interview. You’re disappointed and not sure what it means or what you should do. This article is written to help...
Being a quiet person in the workplace can be difficult. It often feels like those that are the most vocal get the most attention and accolades. And it can sometimes even feel like your coworkers may not like you because you are quiet. But is that really true? Is there anything wrong with being a quiet person at work? And should you try to speak up more if you are on the quieter side at work? We...
If you’re applying for jobs, there’s a good chance that you’ll get recruiters reaching out to to schedule a screening interview (in some cases, even an automated phone screening). But what happens if you’re in a meeting at your current job, or otherwise away from your phone, and find that you have a missed call from a recruiter? Is it ok to miss the call? And if so, how...
Even in an increasingly automated corporate environment, something that job candidates are surprised to encounter is an automated phone screening process. Some companies are experimenting with automated phone screenings, as well as pre recorded video interviews, as ways to save on labor costs. By having an automated system for early stage screenings, companies can save a recruiter from having to...
For many people, working in the business world is just about the worst thing that they could imagine doing with their lives. Some people know themselves well enough to recognize this before even entering the working world. Other people come to realize that they hate business after working in that world for many years. If you’re here reading this article, there’s a good chance that...