How To Find Your Passion
Online quizzes, product advertisements, and life coaches all promise to
help you find your passion. But what is “passion” in the context of a
career–and how can you find yours?
There are hundreds of jobs in the world. The Bureau of Labor Statistics,
which measures jobs’ salary, requirements, and occupational outlook, tracks
nearly 800 job titles ranging from accountant to zoologist. That’s not even
getting into the new jobs that emerge every year.
With so many choices, it’s understandable if you’re having trouble knowing
where to start. But the search for your career passion begins with
understanding how your interests, aptitudes, and drive intersect. Before
you start rewriting your resume and looking for jobs, find out what makes
you tick.
How To Answer “Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years?”
Feeling nervous about an upcoming job interview? You’re in good company.
According to a Harris Interactive survey, 92% of job seekers say that
they’re stressed by some aspect of the job interview process. Fear of being
stumped by interview questions was the second most commonly selected reason
chosen by survey respondents.
As tough job interview questions go, it doesn’t get much harder than,
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” Depending on how your job search
is going and where you are in your career, you might not know where you’ll
be in five minutes, never mind years from now.
But no matter how you’re feeling about your career in general, you can
answer this question in a way that will set you up for interview success.
To make a good impression on the hiring manager, here’s what you need to
know.
How To Answer “Why Should We Hire You?” In An Interview
“Why should we hire you?” According to a recent survey, this is the
scariest job interview question of all. Respondents feared that question
more than other tough job interview questions like “Where do you see
yourself in five years?” and “What are your biggest strengths and
weaknesses?”
Why is this question so scary? In part, it’s because it feels so
confrontational. Although one of your primary goals in any job interview is
to convince the hiring manager that you’re the best candidate for the
position, it’s daunting to be asked to present your case on the spot.
The good news is that a little interview prep will go a long way toward
helping you answer this question. Here’s how to make sure you’re ready to
make the best possible impression on the hiring manager.
10 Of The Top Fun High-Paying Jobs
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How To Ask For A Promotion (Everything You Need To Know)
More workers are getting promoted, according to LinkedIn data, which showed
that 9% of the site’s 47 million active users earned a promotion in 2021.
That’s a 0.9% jump over pre-pandemic numbers.
Want to join their ranks? To get a promotion, you’ll need to show that your
work has made a direct impact on your employer’s goals. So gather your
data–including performance reviews, client and co-worker kudos, and even a
copy of your latest resume–and get ready to make your case.
How To Decline A Job Offer (With Examples)
If you need to decline a job offer, you might be having a lot of mixed
feelings. On the one hand, it’s always nice to be wanted, especially when
you’re in the middle of a potentially long and grueling job search. On the
other hand, you might feel guilty when you have to say, “Thanks, but no
thanks.”
Don’t waste your guilt. It’s common for candidates to say turn down job
offers–1 in 6 offers are rejected, per Glassdoor research. Hiring managers
expect it (or should). Most importantly, declining a job offer that isn’t
right for you can be the best thing for your career in the long run.
However, there’s a right way and a wrong way to turn down a job. Here’s the
best way to do it.
7 Of The Highest Paying Remote Jobs In The US And How To Get Them
If you’re looking for a high-paying remote job, your odds have never been
better. Over a quarter of U.S. employees now work remotely at least part of
the time. The more in-demand your skillset, the better your chances of
negotiating a work-from-home job.
Hot skills net high paychecks, too. Jobs in high-paying fields like
technology, finance and healthcare offer more remote jobs than ever
before–with salaries that would tempt even the most committed commuter to
rethink their career plan.
10 Common Job Interview Questions And How To Answer Them
When you’re preparing for a job interview, it’s a good idea to practice
answering common interview questions. These are popular with hiring
managers for good reason: covering everything from your educational
background and professional experience to your long-term career goals and
preferred work environment, common job interview questions provide a clear
picture of who you are and what you can do for an organization.
15 Of The Best Questions To Ask In An Interview
If you’re preparing to interview for a new job, you’ve probably given some
thought to the kinds of job interview questions you might be asked and how
you’ll answer them. But have you considered which interview questions
you’ll ask the hiring manager?
Ask the right interview questions, and you can learn a lot about how the
role is structured, what success looks like in this position, and what the
expectations are for the person who takes the role. Think of it as your
opportunity to find out what it would be like to do the job–before you
commit to a job that may or may not be right for you.
The Best Professional Voicemail Greetings
A professional voicemail greeting does more than just let your callers know
that you’re temporarily unavailable. It puts your business associates at
ease, establishes your professionalism, and helps manage the flow of
communications to make your workload less onerous.
When you’re recording a professional voicemail greeting, you have 30
seconds at most to make your message count. Here’s what you need to know.