Angela has over 10 years of human resources and non-profit administration, and is currently the Director of Human Resources and Career Services at Burlington College in Vermont. A seasoned recruiter, she holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and was recently named one of Vermont's 40 Under 40 by Vermont Business Magazine. Angela is a sought after consultant and speaker for workshops on resume writing, job searching tips, and interview techniques. You can find her writing at A Working Evolution, TheDailyMuse.com, and Forbes.com. In her spare time, she dreams of running away to Paris to study pastry-making.
You’ve probably read a lot about how to make sure your resume gets noticed, but do you know what’s on the flipside? Here’s what you might be doing that could cause recruiters to overlook your resume—or worse, toss it in the trash.
Congratulations—you got a job offer! But don’t pop the champagne just yet—take the time to really evaluate it before you accept. Here’s a checklist of questions to ask yourself before you sign on the dotted line.
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When accepting a new position, most people think to ask for a higher salary. But there’s something else you can negotiate: Your job title. We’ll show you how to ask for what you want.
The recent Atlantic article “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All” starts some good conversations about balancing work and personal life. But it overlooks an important point: “Having it all” doesn’t mean the same thing for every woman.
Job seekers have started to get creative, ditching the traditional resume for art pieces, infographics, and even videos. But what do recruiters really think of these trends? We asked them to weigh in.
You’re sitting in the interview for your dream job, and it’s going great—until you get a question you’re pretty sure isn’t appropriate, or even legal. Check out our guide to what’s OK, what’s not, and what to do when you get caught in an awkward situation.
There’s almost nothing worse than being wronged by someone at work. Except for then having to confront the person who’s wronged you. So we’ve got your guide to keeping your cool, addressing the issue, and even building stronger relationships in the process.
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