Intuit predicts 40% of American workers will be independent contractors by 2020. This gig economy – where professionals make a living working multiple contract jobs instead of a traditional 9-5 position – opens doors for…

Job interviews can be stressful. When you are interviewing in a new country, it can create more tension than usual. Besides needing to make a good impression, you must also consider the cultural differences you…

Job loss grief is natural as you navigate the emotionally difficult experience of being let go. This is especially true if you have invested years at the company. For many, you are losing more than…

In a perfect world, a job seeker would hold off on accepting a job offer until all applications, interviews, and pending offers were exhausted. They would ensure everything lines up perfectly so that a best…

Job search frustration seems to come with the territory. The lack of response from employers, rejection emails, and interviews that lead nowhere can be unsettling, especially when this happens over and over. It’s not a…

Finding a job search strategy that is effective right now means embracing change. My strongest job search advice is to be agile and ready to adapt your priorities. What worked before the pandemic may not…

Our world has changed, but as my job search tips point out, there are many things that haven’t changed. For example, in the early stage of your job search you need to be alone with…

An online presence is vital for today’s job seekers, with LinkedIn being the most popular platform. LinkedIn is not only a place for you to find former connections and make new connections, it’s also a…

Why does salary negotiations give most people a bad case of the shakes? Almost all of us work for pay, after all! Yet job seekers are reluctant to do it. Negotiating pay is the last…