If you’ve decided that you’re ready to move on from your job, there are a variety of different ways that you could choose to quit. You could have an in person conversation, make a phone call, or set up a zoom meeting. You could also choose to submit a two week notice or an immediate resignation. Another option that is becoming increasingly common, for better or worse, is to quit a job...
It’s a good sign when an employer asks to check your references, as this means you’re a serious contender for a job opening. Reference checks are one of the final steps in the process, but do not guarantee you’ll get the job, as some employers may check references for two or three candidates before deciding who to give an offer to. In an ideal world, reference checks...
Once you’ve made it through the interview process, there are typically a couple of final steps that need to happen before you can officially start your new job. Two of those steps are background checks and reference checks. And while they sound similar they’re actually different and serve different purposes. To that end, this article is going to break down the differences between a...
When you’re looking for a job, you’re likely to run into a lot of different applications and interview types. While many employers still stick to the standard process of in-person interviews, others are using technology to help simplify the hiring process while also making it more efficient. Pre-recorded video interviews are a tool that many employers are starting to utilize. But...
There could be a variety of reasons that you might feel like you need to submit an immediate resignation. Maybe you had a family emergency or life event pop up that you need to tend to. Maybe you had an unexpected job opportunity come up. Or you might simply feel like you want to quit everyday, and finally have had enough. Whatever the reason, if you’re thinking about submitting an...
One of the most basic things that you can do to set yourself up for success in the work place is to make sure that you are dressed appropriately and professionally. And that includes every step of the job search process, from the job interview to the internship to the new job. And in order to dress appropriately, you need to understand the dress code for your place of work, including...
Getting to the end of an interview process and receiving a job offer is an exciting accomplishment. However, as you’re going through the application and interview process, unexpected changes in your personal life can happen. And those changes may cause you to re-evaluate if a particular job offer is right for you. To that end, this article will walk through tips for how to decline a...
Getting to the end of an interview process and receiving a job offer is an exciting accomplishment. However, just because you received a job offer, it doesn’t mean that it’s the right fit for you. And, ideally, you want to be interviewing in a place where you can be selective about what offer you take to try and find the perfect fit for you. So if you find yourself in a position where...
Whether you’re a hiring manager, new to the workforce, starting a new job, or an established employee, you’re likely someone that wants to be a good employee. And throughout my career, I’ve noticed that there are some common qualities that make up the best employees across the different companies I’ve worked for, people I’ve managed, and people that I’ve worked...
The purpose of a reference call is to find out whether or not a candidate was a good performer during a previous job, volunteer role, or class project, among other examples. Typically, your references should be people who you have a good relationship with and are willing to speak positively of you should you hope to receive a job offer. You should also make sure you have their permission for an...
