Having a boss who doesn’t communicate effectively can create a frustrating experience at work. Poor communication can lead to roles and responsibilities becoming unclear, and thus make it difficult to know what effectiveness in your job really looks like. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you’re working for a boss that doesn’t communicate, you might be wondering if there’s anything that you can do. To help you in this situation, we sourced responses from a variety of different career experts that provided their recommendations on different questions related to this topic. Let’s di ..read more

Starting a new job should be an exciting time. You’re embarking on a new journey at a new place with people that you chose to work with.  However, not all jobs end up being as great as you expect them to be. And there are times when cracks emerge early after starting a new position.   If you’re in a place where you’re not so sure if your new job is the right fit, then you may be wondering how long you should give the new position a chance. To that end, this article offers recommendations for how long you should stick with a new job and answers other common questions around that ..read more

Reference checks are an important part of the interview process. They provide the hiring company with key third party information about your qualifications as a candidate.  A good job reference can help you secure a job offer. A bad one, on the other hand, could potentially cost you a job. As you’re applying to jobs and providing references, a situation that you might run into is a reference no longer being with the company at which you worked with them. And if you run into that situation, you may be wondering if you can still list that person as a reference. To that end, this article pr ..read more

If you’re reading this article, you may be at your wit’s end when it comes to your job search. Maybe you’ve applied for hundreds of jobs, followed every tip when it comes to resume writing, interview preparation, and even have a good set of contacts to be your references. But after all of that work and preparation, you still cannot land a job offer. And you may now be at the now at the point where you’re wondering…am I unhirable? If you’re struggling with that question, this article is for you. Within the article, we unpack what makes a person unhirbale, what to do if you’re unhirable, and ot ..read more

You were shortlisted for an interview. You scheduled an initial screening call with a recruiter. It’s a company that you like and you’re excited for the call. But then, the scheduled call time comes and it’s…crickets. Your recruiter missed the phone interview. You’re disappointed and not sure what it means or what you should do. This article is written to help provide guidance if you find yourself in a situation with a recruiter missed phone interview. Let’s dive in. Possible Reasons Why Recruiter Missed Phone Interview There are a variety of different things that it could mean if an intervie ..read more

If you’re applying for jobs, there’s a good chance that you’ll get recruiters reaching out to to schedule a screening interview (in some cases, even an automated phone screening).  But what happens if you’re in a meeting at your current job, or otherwise away from your phone, and find that you have a missed call from a recruiter? Is it ok to miss the call? And if so, how should you respond and what should you say? This article is going to unpack all of the above questions and more about what to do when you have a missed call from a recruiter. All of the advice and answers below are sourc ..read more

Even in an increasingly automated corporate environment, something that job candidates are surprised to encounter is an automated phone screening process. Some companies are experimenting with automated phone screenings, as well as pre recorded video interviews, as ways to save on labor costs. By having an automated system for early stage screenings, companies can save a recruiter from having to use their time to vet candidates, and can screen candidates more efficiently. As a candidate, an automated screening is likely a new experience and you may be wondering what an automated phone screeni ..read more

Having a boss that yells at you can create a miserable experience at work. It is often demeaning, and creates a stressful and potentially hostile environment. So if you find yourself in a situation with a toxic boss that frequently yells at you, you’re probably wondering what to do. To that end, this article sourced responses from a variety of different career experts to provide their perspectives on how to handle being in a situation with a boss that yells at you. They unpack if a boss is allowed to yell at you, potential harassment implications if they do, and what to do if you find yoursel ..read more

Having a boss who doesn’t communicate effectively can create a frustrating experience at work. Poor communication can lead to roles and responsibilities becoming unclear, and thus make it difficult to know what effectiveness in your job really looks like. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you’re working for a boss that doesn’t communicate, you might be wondering if there’s anything that you can do. To help you in this situation, we sourced responses from a variety of different career experts that provided their recommendations on different questions related to this topic. Let’s di ..read more

Starting a new job should be an exciting time. You’re embarking on a new journey at a new place with people that you chose to work with.  However, not all jobs end up being as great as you expect them to be. And there are times when cracks emerge early after starting a new position.   If you’re in a place where you’re not so sure if your new job is the right fit, then you may be wondering how long you should give the new position a chance. To that end, this article offers recommendations for how long you should stick with a new job and answers other common questions around that ..read more