How to Deal With Rejection at Work

How to Deal With Rejection at Work Examples of Workplace Rejection Actual rejection and feelings of rejection occur in a variety of work-related situations. In fact, rejection comes from big and small events and activities. Rejection can hit you unexpectedly or you can anticipate it based on the odds of your winning a sought-after contract.…

What Is a Returnship?

What Is a Returnship? Definition and Examples of Returnships Returnships are return-to-work programs for professionals who have left the workforce, typically to care for young children or family members. These opportunities are paid internships targeted at workers with significant working-time gaps in their resumes. Returners may be working parents, caregivers, or other professionals who have had to…

The Best Outfits for Job Interviews

The Best Outfits for Job Interviews 1) Professional / Business Interview Attire Generally, a job interview calls for you to wear professional, or business, attire. For men, this might mean a suit jacket and slacks with a shirt and tie or a sweater and button-down. For women, a blouse and dress pants or a statement dress…

6 Topics to Avoid Discussing at Work

6 Topics to Avoid Discussing at Work 1) Religion hile religion seems to be discussed everywhere, from the campaign trail to the sports field to the awards ceremony stage, it is a topic about which you should tread very lightly in the workplace. One’s faith is a personal thing, and many people are sensitive about it.…

Types of Job Interviews (Tips For Acing Them)

Types of Job Interviews (Tips For Acing Them) Behavioral Interviews Behavioral interviewing focuses on a candidate’s past experiences by asking candidates to provide specific examples of how they have demonstrated certain behaviors, knowledge, skills and abilities. Case Interviews A case interview is a job interview in which the applicant is presented with a challenging business scenario that he/she must…

Top 6 Best Free Job Search Apps

Top 6 Best Free Job Search Apps 1) Indeed Job Search Indeed is the best app of the massive desktop job boards. Indeed allows you to upload your resume and apply rather easily. This app can feel too much like a mobile extension of the desktop platform. It is search-based, making it harder to passively…

10 Easy Ways to Organize Your Job Search

10 Easy Ways to Organize Your Job Search 1) Create a Job Application Spreadsheet f you’re familiar with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or a similar program, creating a spreadsheet is a simple and effective way to keep track of your job applications. You can use a spreadsheet to keep track of which companies you applied to,…