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Forbes – Jack Kelly, Senior Contributor No matter your experience, interviewing can be a stress-inducing event. One of the best ways to reduce interview stress is to conduct homework on the company, read over the job description several times, make sure you have the skills and experience relative to the requests of the job advertisement and practice role-playing the interview. If you lack a few of the requisites, think of ways to show that you can quickly learn the skills. The more you study the company, its people, management, online reputation, products and services and o ..read more

By Lindsay Ellis – The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/tax-season-is-coming-and-these-firms-cant-find-enough-accountants-in-the-u-s-11674009403?st=pjwen4aid9aict5&reflink=article_email_share The accountant shortage is so acute, small and midsize firms are ditching audits and hiring overseas. More than 300,000 accountants and auditors have quit in the past two years, according to federal data.  A national shortage of accountants is prompting small and midsize firms to hire overseas for the first time as they seek workers to audit U.S. companies’ books and prepare ..read more

Interview Preparation Posted by Glassdoor Team Career Advice Experts ‘Why are you the best person for this job?’ in an interview You’ll likely have to answer several questions during a job interview, one of which may be ‘Why are you the best person for this job?’ Employers ask this question for several reasons, including to gauge your skills and qualifications as well as to assess your confidence in yourself for the position. Here we explore more reasons why hiring managers ask this question, how to answer ‘What makes you a good fit for this position?’ in a job interview, tips, and exampl ..read more

Posted by Glassdoor Team Career Advice ExpertsLast Updated October 10, 2022|4 min read Do I need a cover letter when applying for a job? That was the question posed to more than 13,000 career professionals across several industries via a recent survey on Fishbowl, Glassdoor’s online community for professionals. The answer is complicated.  More than half of all respondents said no, 32% said maybe, and less than 10% said yes. You may think a resume without a cover letter is a non-starter. But a conversation with hiring managers and recruiters tel ..read more

Posted by Glassdoor Team Last Updated September 13, 2022 You may have heard of “quiet quitting,” a term that is creating a lot of buzz around setting boundaries at work. The idea is that rather than leave a job, some workers are deciding to keep doing their duties but not go above and beyond, sparking debates about what’s “normal” when roles shift and more responsibilities are presumed to be assumed.  “Quiet quitting” is making its rounds on social media and web forums everywhere for good reason. Imagine that your manager wants you to take on more responsibility at work, but doe ..read more

By Rachel Weingarten In a crowded job market, the last thing you want to do is botch an interview. Yet people do it every day with this one mistake: not asking any questions in a job interview. The mistake is understandable. You’ve been so busy preparing to answer questions (like the dreaded “what is your greatest weakness” question and other behavioral interview questions), that you’re forgetting to show the curiosity that lets interviewers see what you really want to know. After all, even if every single one of your responses are flawless and ..read more

You made it through the gauntlet of interviews and got an offer. But is it really good for you? Here are some red flags that should make you think twice. BY GWEN MORAN If you are looking for a new job, you’re not alone. More than half (55%) of Americans plan to look for a new job in the next 12 months, according to Bankrate’s August 2021 Job Seekers survey. Add a tight labor market, and that there are more open jobs than people looking for work, and chances are that someone who’s got good skills is going to be an attractive target. But just because a job is offered to you doesn’t nec ..read more

Gov. Lamont says Connecticut will pay $1,000 bonus to first 10,000 people who get jobs. Program aims to get long-term unemployed back to work. By CHRISTOPHER KEATING and ELIZA FAWCETTHARTFORD COURANT |MAY 17, 2021 AT 6:12 PM Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced a plan Monday to pay a $1,000 signing bonus to the first 10,000 long-term unemployed workers who land a job. (Brad Horrigan) HARTFORD — With some business owners saying they are having trouble finding workers, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced a plan Monday to pay a $1,000 signing bonus to the fir ..read more

By Anthony DeRosa Updated Jan. 25, 2021 1:28 pm ET In brief Leaving on good terms is important for your long-term career. Resign in person, if possible, and try to make the transition smooth. It isn’t a time to air your grievances. Keep it positive. One of the most important steps in the process of transitioning to a new job is handing in and carrying out your two weeks’ notice. The art of doing it is to keep it simple, stay positive and be respectful of the people you are leaving behind. When you have decided to move on to a new opportunity—or take a break—it is important to leave ..read more