4 Signs Pandemic Fatigue Is Sabotaging Your Job Search
If you've been searching for a new job without any luck, you might be suffering from pandemic fatigue—which can put you into a negative mindset. Below are four signs that pandemic fatigue is affecting your job search, along with solutions for …
5 Productive, Pain-Free Ways to Job Search During the Holidays Without Turning Into the Grinch
Last week, one of my friends confided that her severance was almost gone—with the holidays fast approaching. “I know I need to start looking for a job, but I might as well wait until January to start,” she said. Au …
How To Prevent Burnout During Your Job Search
With some good time management, self-discipline, and a lot of self-care, you can get through your job search without experiencing burnout. Burnout isn’t only for professionals who feel overworked. People who are on the job hunt can also find themselves …
How to Answer “What Is Your Work Style?” in an Interview (Plus Examples!)
Some interview questions tell you exactly what they’re looking for. Others take a little more deciphering—“What is your work style?” is one of them. You might have gotten questions like “What is your management style?” or “What kind of work …
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What Are They and How Can You Show Them Off in Your Job Search?
There’s no way around it. In your job hunt, your skills matter. They tell potential employers not only what you can do, but how you can do it and even who you are. All your skills can generally be divided …
How to Showcase the Skills You’ve Gained from Campus Clubs
This article was written by Sarah Felbin for RippleMatch. Sign up for RippleMatch to automate your job or internship search. Once you complete a free profile, RippleMatch surfaces great job opportunities and matches you directly with recruiters that want to …
12 Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer in a Financial Analyst Interview (Plus Examples!)
Are you applying for a position as a financial analyst? Interviewing for a job can be stressful, but being prepared for the experience can go a long way toward making you feel confident and on top of your game. That …
How to Answer “Do You Consider Yourself Successful?” Without Feeling Like a Show-Off
Imagine you’re having coffee with a friend, and the conversation turns to a recent promotion you got or that elaborate project you pulled off to glowing feedback. I bet you’d probably have no problem talking about it, right? You’d share …
Resources for Job Seeking in Difficult Times from The Muse
A Note from the Editor of the Muse: Recently, many of us have shifted our attention from the fear, grief, anger, and uncertainty related to the current pandemic, to many of those same emotions as they relate to the state …
Making the Most of a Temp Job
We take temporary jobs for a number of reasons—a job loss, a move to a new town, the desire for a more flexible schedule in order to pursue a side gig, or just a much-needed paycheck. If you’re lucky, your …