Job Transition
Cities adding (and losing) the most jobs
25 cities adding (and losing) the most jobs in 2017 Here is a look at the five cities adding and losing the most jobs in 2017. 2017 may stand out for many events and developments, and among them is the exceptional year turned in by the labor market. For one, U.S. unemployment dropped…
Read MoreHow to Get a Job If You’re Overqualified
How to Get a Job If You’re Overqualified One of New York job coach Robert Hellmann’s clients had an impressive résumé as a senior human resources manager. The client had logged 20 years of experience, managed 30 people and commanded a budget of $10 million. But he found himself at a point in his life…
Read MoreHow To Turn Down A Job Offer
How To Turn Down A Job Offer Here’s something most people didn’t have to worry about for the last half-decade: turning down a job offer. But now, after years of layoffs and hiring freezes, plenty of corporations are starting to increase staffing levels again. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported there were 162,000 jobs added…
Read MoreJust Because You Got the Offer Doesn’t Mean You Should Accept It
The good news is you got the job. Which, in this still-reeling economy, is quite an accomplishment. But the bad news is you’re worried you might be settling for a position that isn’t the right fit for you. So where do you go from here? Look, the honest truth is there are times when you’ll…
Read MoreThe Proper Way to Resign
Once a new job has been accepted, you need to consider is the timing of your resignation. Since two weeks’ notice is considered the norm, make sure your resignation properly coincides with your start date at the new company. Try to avoid an extended start date. Even if your new job begins in 10 weeks,…
Read MoreHow to Leave a Job Gracefully
Imagine a co-worker who trashes his cubicle, plays practical jokes on his replacement and slinks off with the copier on his last day of work. Is this a person you’d recommend to a prospective employer? Or expect your company to rehire? Or want to work with again? Probably not. We can only hope that the…
Read MoreYour Resignation: Beware the Retaliatory Strike
If your intention to make a job change is sincere, and nothing will change your decision to leave, you should still keep up your guard. Why? Because unless you know how to diffuse your current employer’s retaliation, you may end up psychologically wounded, or right back at the job you wanted to leave. The best…
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