When job security is uncertain, one of the biggest causes of stress and anxiety (besides potential job loss) is the prospect of beginning a job search. If you’ve been with the same company for a long time, haven’t looked for a job in years or landed previous roles by reputation or recommendation (i.e., without looking), you […]
What are some key details employees should look for in a severance agreement? All severance agreements should include the amount of severance compensation to be paid to the former employee as well as the timing of the payments. Although some companies have severance policies which tie payment amounts to the length of an employee’s service, […]
A strong resume is vital when looking for a job in the US. If you're moving here from another country – or if you live in the US as an expat and English isn’t your first language – writing a resume optimized for the US job market can be quite challenging (it’s even hard for […]
Putting your best foot forward when interviewing is a must, yet too many people make obvious mistakes that derail their job interviews. Recent college grads aren’t the only guilty parties either; senior executives -- who should know better -- make interviewing mistakes too.
If you’re considering a job change, there’s a good chance you’ll work with a recruiter or executive search consultant. These professionals are often gateways to opportunities because they evaluate talent to recommend to their clients (who are the companies with job openings, not individual job seekers), and so they can be vital to your job […]
