I would love to hear your tips and tricks for securing a job with local government. Job boards, career fair, recruiters? I want to leave my current employer and I am on the search - I have always worked in the private sector but recently have been considering the public sector.…
After the layoff, I began applying for jobs while also upskilling to close the gap between my experience and the positions available. I’ve added this section to my LinkedIn profile to highlight my continued growth. Should I include it in my resume and job applications as well? I…
Has anyone here worked with a career coach? If so, who was it and do you think they helped? I am weighing options now and thinking about booking with "growth hack your career," but the $5200 price tag is making me question it.
I need some perspective on growth & recent feedback I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in digital marketing, due to finish next year. I have about a year of the course under my belt, and a few years of experience dabbling in digital marketing prior to starting the course.…
Ive been in the same role (HR Data Specialist) since August of 2020. I have had the same supervisor since 2014. I have changed roles since 2014 under my supervisor but only due to natural progression. Ex: benefits generalist to benefits generalist I I was on a team of 3 and a…
Wow - Our stories are identical - except I have NOT found a job as easily, I am at a Sr. Director level in Talent Management (HR), and my termination was based on my boss (young/inexperienced) not really understanding the things he brought me there to lead (Changing a Culture,…
I’m scheduled for an interview soon, but I’ve come down with something and don’t feel well. Would it be appropriate to ask to reschedule, or is it better to push through if I can manage? I want to be respectful of the interviewer’s time while also showing up at my best. I’d…
I haven't posted on here lately, but I have been enjoying all the helpful information. However, one of my older posts from last year was about being able to move around internally in my current position. I have decided to move from billing and follow-up at my local hospital to my…
I'm considering how to handle a two-year career gap on my resume. I spent that time volunteering and pursuing additional education to broaden my technical skill set. Would it be more effective to highlight that directly on the resume, or save the context for a cover letter or…
Salary negotiations I recently received a verbal offer for a new position that I am very excited about. It is a career change into a new field after completing grad school and also in a completely different industry. I know I should try to negotiate for the best compensation…
Urgent advice needed a company gave me am SHL cognitive assessment test ( requires pen and paper math ) to complete however I’ve been sick since they sent and deadline is today, Sunday . should I - a) ask for an extension today and wait for her reply tomorrow , not sure if they…
Things have gone bad with my narcissist boss. I admit, I am partially to blame here, but here we are. My team got a new boss about a year and a half ago. She was demoted into the role and placed their by leadership because of her poor performance elsewhere. She had no experience…
Is this a red flag or just a bad joke or what? I took a morning shift as a dsp and it was my first day at this house. My coworker training me knew me from other houses but had not officially met me until that day. Everything went well until a client needed to calm down. She tried…
I have years of experience in working in call centers and remote . I had taken some time away ,cause had my okdest son murdered . I have tried to retirn to work and tru to get back to life. I just as for a opportunity to be given so i can demonstrate my skills and as well start a…
For those of us who have had longer gaps in the job search and have taken on "part-time" work to help fill the gap. What is the best way to list that on your resume? I hate to put it at the "top" as often the tasks for the job might not align with the long-term work you hope to…
Hi Fairies - looking for career change advice! I am currently in the process of gaining a new certification in the area of Business Analysis after over 15 years in education (Secondary and higher ed...not teaching, but in Master's level supporting roles). I know that I am likely…
Anyone ever take the SHL aptitude cognitive test before for a Fortune 500 company ? Please share your experience . I watched a YouTube video and it scared me , I haven’t solved a complex math problem with pen and paper in 15 years since college .