During your job search, you come across a job that piques your interest. You reach out to the recruiter either through email or by applying to the job. You connect and schedule a time to talk further, but in between that initial outreach and your scheduled call, something happens. Circumstances … [Read more...] about Ask A Recruiter: What Your Silence Actually Says
If you have ever searched for a job, you’ll know that a prospective employer won’t make a hiring decision based on one interaction with you; there are stages to the interview and hiring process. In today’s world, because so many employers use the telephone to make crucial hiring decisions, it can be … [Read more...] about The Differences Between a Phone Interview and a Phone Screen
Virtual interviews are becoming a popular tool in the hiring world. During a virtual interview, the candidate and employer meet face-to-face via computer (technically speaking, webcam to webcam) rather than in person. This is a relatively new occurrence and if you’re not familiar with all aspects of … [Read more...] about 10 Simple Technology Tips That Will Take Your Virtual Interview to the Next Level
If you are someone who has worked mostly (or exclusively) in face-to-face customer service roles, it is easy to psych yourself out when you are looking for a job in today’s world. Many roles in today’s employment landscape are at all or --at least partially-- remote. But not to fear! There are … [Read more...] about How Does Your Face-to-Face Customer Service Experience Translate to Remote Roles?
Whether it’s through grip or greeting, you can learn a lot about someone from their handshake. It only takes a few seconds to do, but your handshake communicates confidence, respect, friendliness, etc. And, if you’re (un)lucky enough, you might just learn about the health of the person on the … [Read more...] about Waving Goodbye to the Handshake: Creative Alternatives You Can Try on Your Next Interview
2020 has changed a lot of things about…a lot of things; millions of Americans have found themselves laid off or furloughed for (possibly) the first time in their lives. If you found yourself in that position, it can be comforting to know you’re not alone, but even still, something that shocking can … [Read more...] about Formatting Your Resume When Furloughed and Other Resume Writing Tips
One of the greatest feelings in the world is receiving a job offer. Not only is it flattering to learn you are the best fit for a role and someone sees potential in you, but it’s also incredibly validating when all your hard work pays off. Being selected as the best professional for a job should put … [Read more...] about Thank You, Next: How to Professionally Decline a Job Offer
In recent months, remote work has become more popular and, arguably, necessary to keep professionals safe during the current pandemic. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies already had work from home (WFH) programs available, but for every company that had a robust remote work program in … [Read more...] about 5 Must-Ask Interview Questions to Assess a Company’s Remote Work Structure
Has inspiration struck? Are you ready to transition into a position involving your newfound passion? Maybe you went to school for something and had a change of heart once you got a job in your field? Whatever reason you may have for wanting a professional change, you have determined it is time for … [Read more...] about 8 Essential Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition to a New Career
No matter what desk (or table) you currently call your office, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important, but we all know that is easier said than done. With our culture of instant gratification and technology literally at our fingertips, it can be challenging to truly unplug. And when … [Read more...] about The Hard Work of Taking Time off Work: How to Fully Unplug on Your Next Staycation
Are you one of the millions of Americans who have found themselves opening up a job search this year? Whether this is your first dip in the talent pool, or if you’ve been away from the job search world for a while, making resume revisions is most likely pretty high on your priority list. If you … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Writing Your Resume
Seasonal jobs can serve multiple purposes. They can be a great way to earn some extra cash during the summer and holiday seasons, but they can also help pave the way to a permanent position. After the “busy season”, some employers will extend permanent job offers to their top seasonal … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help You Find a Seasonal Job
For most, discussing the terms of a salary or an hourly rate of pay can be difficult. Some treat salary negotiations as a social taboo that’s on par with asking a woman her age or openly discussing who you plan to vote for in the next election. But salary expectations are just as important to … [Read more...] about Show Me the Money! Negotiating Salary Without Compromising Your Worth
Every employer is different when it comes to their new hire onboarding, training, and pre-employment screening processes. Despite these differences, there are some documents that you should always have handy and keep in a safe spot just in case your future employer asks for them as part of their new … [Read more...] about Ask a Recruiter: What Documents Will I Need for My Background Check? (and What to Do If You’ve Lost Them)
Interviewing is nerve-racking for everyone. The line of questioning can make it feel as though you are in an interrogation chair desperately trying to demonstrate to the interviewer why you are the best candidate for the job. Here a few tips to help you leave the interrogation room behind and turn a … [Read more...] about Taking Your Interview From Interrogation to Conversation
Before my job at Bridge, I was working as a server and being trained to bartend at a restaurant. I was able to get a 2nd job during the mornings with a small, owner-operated concrete company. For over a year, I poured concrete during the mornings and serve tables at night. These were long days with … [Read more...] about Slaying Your Side Hustle: 5 Tips to Help You Balance a 2nd Job
COVID-19 has changed many things about the corporate world. The sudden onset of a global pandemic sent a shockwave through the business world that affected those in customer service and support roles. Of course, the support provided by those in customer service roles is not going anywhere, … [Read more...] about The Future of Customer Service
During an interview, an employer’s main goal is to get a better understanding of who you are as a professional along with your professional history. You may encounter questions about why you left a job as well as questions about any gaps in your employment history. Responding to your interviewer can … [Read more...] about Mind the Gap: How to Address Gaps in Your Employment History During an Interview
