Should you go back to your old job? Advice for the boomerang employee

You left your job for a reason, but the situation has changed. Maybe there’s a new manager, a change in the workplace culture, or a bigger salary. Should you go back to your old job? Companies have become more open to rehiring “boomerang employees.” Here are some useful tips.

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10 Questions to Identify Your Unique Selling Proposition for a Job

What differentiates you in the job market? What makes you special? A job seeker’s unique selling proposition is the key to standing out from the competition. Once you clarify what those key points are, you’ll have a powerful tool for success in your job interviews, your resume, your LinkedIn profile – in all of your [continue reading…]

What You Can Do after Failing an Interview

In my last post I explored the emotional side of handling a career setback. This time I offer tips on the strategic side of handling a specific setback: the bungled interview. How can you handle this so well that you’re called back for another round?

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Who should call back when a call is dropped?

You’re on the phone, trying to impress a recruiter, when suddenly you realize there’s nobody at the other end any more. Who should call back?

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Job Postings: Better Uses for Them, #1

The only purpose for looking up job openings online is to apply to them, right? Nope! Here’s the first in my series of better uses for these postings. Clue: Who’s looking to hire your future boss? Soon after, that manager may need to hire you! So as an example, if you’re seeking a job as [continue reading…]