What to Do When You’re Overqualified for a Job

It is easy to believe that being overqualified for a job is a good thing. After all, is there anything better than feeling self-assured? Imagine this scenario: your attention is drawn to a job opening, but the experience required is …

So you want to be a…Buyer/Purchasing Agents

What They Do Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products. Typical duties include the following: Evaluate suppliers on the basis of the …

9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting a Job Offer

Give these questions some thought before committing to the company. After revising your resume countless times, building professional relationships throughout college, and making it through the interview process, you finally have an offer in hand. While this is an incredibly …

The Idealist Careers Guide to Understanding Employee Benefits

Here is a shortlist of some common benefits currently being offered at many organizations across the sector. Take a read through to understand what each benefit may include as well as what questions to ask (and what you may want …

Top Skills to Build a Successful Cloud Computing Career

Written by: Benjamin Roussey , September 13, 2018 Originally Posted on: http://techgenix.com/cloud-computing-career/  Cloud computing is one of the hottest technologies with a high demand for qualified professionals. The median salary for IT pros currently in a cloud computing career in the U.S. …

What Is and Isn’t Normal During Every Single Part of the Job Process

The job search process is an emotional rollercoaster. One second you’re up, the next you’re down, and the next you’re wondering why you ever got on this ride. But one thing that can make it a bit easier is knowing …

A Much Smarter Approach Than Negotiating “What You’re Worth”

Ever heard the advice, “Negotiate what you’re worth?” Get it out of your head. It’s not good advice, and I’ll tell you why. The job market doesn’t care much about what you think you’re worth; it may hear you out …

The 15-Minute Habit That’ll Impress Your Boss (and Boost Your Confidence)

This may sound unbelievable, but it’s true: My client asked for—and received!—two promotions and three raises in the span of 18 months. Clearly, she’s a superstar. However, it takes more than being awesome at your job to pull this off …