When you’re younger, everyone asks you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I don’t know about you, but I always answered “Princess.” Now, unless you’re Kate Middleton, that really isn’t a feasible answer. The older you get, the more serious this question becomes and the scarier the situation gets. Picking a [...]
So you've got your degree in one hand and your resume in the other - looks like you're ready to start looking for your dream postgrad career. Sometimes, however, the job hunt proves to be a little more challenging than you thought and finding that dream job means taking some unexpected turns. When faced with [...]
Whether you're working in a restaurant or an office there's no denying it, starting a new job can be quite intimidating. I know that adjusting to a new work environment can be difficult. Fortunately, most employers will do their best to make you feel welcome. To make adjusting easier, I've got few tips on how [...]
Congratulations on your new job! All of your research, preparation and hard work has paid off. Now, it’s time to get to work. Michael asked on Yahoo Answers: I start my new job tomorrow. I’m nervous and not at all sure what to expect. Any advice? Starting a new job can be intimidating, at least [...]
One thing I really pride myself on is my ability to learn new things. I’ve taught myself how to rock climb, be a card shark and even how to never lose at Mario Kart. However, the one thing I really cannot seem to master is cooking. My college roommates can attest that I set off [...]
Finding that first job can be stressful. Many employers want experience, but how are you expected to gain experience if no one will give you a chance? Volunteering is a great way to get that experience employers are looking for, and it can really make you stand out and get noticed. Think about things you [...]
Finding that first job can be difficult – you want experience, but you are worried you can’t get hired without any. Positions like babysitting or becoming a nanny are great ways to gain that experience and can also open you up to valuable connections in your area. Interviewing for a child care position is a [...]
Volunteering is a great way to fill gaps on your resume or build work experience for a first-time job seeker. If you can't think of anything at all to put on your resume under experience — maybe you're looking for your first job or maybe you've been out of work for a little while, either [...]
“How do I get a job when I don’t have any experience?” We hear this question a lot from first-time job seekers, teenagers and folks who don’t think they have any job experience. Do you really have no job experience? Think about it. You’ve probably done some volunteering, lawn care for the next-door neighbor, babysat [...]
Snagajob member, Jessica G. ran into a common problem when searching for jobs – needing references when you don’t have much work experience. References can be a very powerful tool in your job search. Even if the employer does not request you give them references, always take a list of three with you into the [...]