Are You Perfectly Employed?

Time Magazine ran an article this week about the #1 thing employers don’t want to see on your resume: “Proficient in Microsoft Office.” Really, though, you shouldn’t say you’re proficient at anything. “Proficient” has become synonymous with “adequate” in the job market. It’s an over-used term that has lost its real meaning. It’s time to […]

  Dear HR, I’ve made the decision to quit my job. I don’t have another job offer lined up, but I’m confident that I have enough savings to live on for a few months until I find a new job. I’m ready to turn in my resignation letter, but I don’t know what to write. […]

  Dear HR, I hate going to job interviews. I always freeze when the interviewer asks me a question that I haven’t prepared for, then I feel like a dork for the rest of the interview. What do I do if I don’t know the answer to a question? Is there a way to keep […]

Thank You letters are a lost art, but they’re a vital element to the job interview process that shows employers that you’re not only qualified, but a decent human being. If you want the job, write a Thank You note after the interview. Since most people have been skipping this interview step, you may not […]

Applying for jobs can be awkward, especially when companies ask for an application process that feels disjointed. We often see employers ask for applicants to email both a resume and cover letter. Since you’re emailing a cover letter, you have to wonder…what do you say in your email? Obviously, not the same thing you said […]

Stephen Hawking’s passing has left the scientific world in mourning. His witty quotes and amazing theories were a delight, and it’s sad that we won’t have any more of them. If you’re working on a presentation for work or school, it’s a good opportunity to weave one of Stephen Hawking’s quotes into your first or […]