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Enhance your chances of getting an interview
Reading Time: 2 minutes In general, a job opening attracts between 200 and 300 applications. At most, six of these candidates will be selected for an interview, and eventually, only one person will be hired. Clearly, when you’re looking for a job, the competition can be steep. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your application…
Six common interview questions – and how to answer them
Reading Time: 2 minutes The days leading up to an important job interview can be exciting — but also a bit nerve wracking. The hiring manager has already seen your résumé and is aware of your qualifications and experience, so now it’s all about presenting yourself as a capable and confident professional who’ll be an asset to the…
Why you should always be early for work
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you always run late in the mornings? Do you find it challenging to get to your desk without being the last one in the office? Being late can hurt your career If you’ve answered “Yes!” to either of these questions, you might be doing your career more harm than good. According to a…
Tips for asking for a pay raise
Reading Time: 2 minutes You’ve been in your current position for more than a year, you’ve consistently taken on more responsibility — and you’ve done well. So isn’t it time you got a pay raise? However, talking to your supervisor about your salary isn’t something you should take lightly. These tips can help you prepare to have this…
Working on a cross-functional team – best practices
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cross-functional teams — maybe you’ve read the term in a job application, or perhaps you’ve heard your colleagues use it around the office. Either way, if you’re an accomplished professional, chances are relatively high that sooner or later, you’ll be asked to join one. But what exactly is a cross-functional team, and how can you…
What to do when personal issues are affecting your performance
Reading Time: 2 minutes Maybe you’ve just broken up with your boyfriend or girlfriend of three years. Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with a serious health condition. Or possibly your son or daughter is being bullied at school. When personal issues such as relationship problems, health challenges, and family issues occupy your mind and make you emotional, it can have a…
Three great part-time jobs for senior workers
Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you a senior worker looking to stay professionally active without having to work full time? Or maybe you’ve already retired — but you miss the challenge and social connections of work. Either way, if one of these scenarios resonates with you, you’re not alone. Many senior workers are looking to work well past…
Considering a new career path in science? 6 tips to get started
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you stuck in a career track or discipline within science that you’re not passionate about anymore? Rest assured, you’re not alone. Many scientists choose a career based on interests they developed during their teens or early twenties. And since our interests and priorities change over time, it’s not uncommon to find yourself in a…
7 tips to get started on a different engineering career path
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you in an engineering discipline, job, or career path that you’ve fallen out of love with? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many engineers choose a career based on interests they developed during their teens or early twenties. Of course, our interests and priorities change over time, so it’s not uncommon to find yourself…
Choosing a new career path – 7 tips on how to get started
Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you stuck in a career that you’re not passionate about? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us choose a career based on interests that we develop during our teens or early twenties. And since our interests and priorities change over time, it’s not uncommon to find yourself in a profession that’s not…