Receiving a job offer can be a flattering experience; however, there are occasions when the offer isn’t one you want to accept. Whatever the reason(s), if you choose to turn down an offer, then you ought to do so politely and provide an explanation. Any decent company should be concerned… Read More

LinkedIn is a great career tool, but to get the most out of the social network, you must do more than just post a resume and a profile picture. You should be regularly posting content, joining groups, following good people and regularly be making new connections. Consider the following ways… Read More

If you are looking at job boards and job ads in the local newspaper every day, you might think of yourself as an active job seeker; however, a truly active job seeker does much, much more to land the job they are seeking. A truly active job seeker searches for… Read More

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy, but if you’re in need of a new job, “easy” might be the last word that comes to mind. However, there are many good reasons why you should be looking for a new job in summer. Although there are a handful of jobs and… Read More

You might dismiss small talk as a minor part of the application process, but a lack of small talk could be a deal-breaker when you are at a job interview and the hiring manager isn’t totally convinced you’re right for the gig, or they have you up against someone with… Read More