I recently talked to one of our Facebook fans, Kara, who has been having trouble getting along with her boss. She asked us how she can hold off screaming at him and telling him how she really feels. Having a boss that you don’t agree with can be really tough. This frustration will most likely [...]
Picture this: You’ve worked hard on your application. You’ve double- and triple-checked for spelling errors and you know you are a perfect fit for this job. You’ve followed up on your application and made such a great impression that the employer decides they want to call you in for an interview. You are checking your [...]
This is part two of our two-part article with tips for veterans transitioning back into the civilian sector. View part one here. Prepare for a civilian career Many military members are well-suited for civilian careers, but simply don't know where to begin. To make finding a civilian career easier, consider giving the following a try: [...]
Transitioning from the military back into the civilian world is seldom a seamless task. This can be a confusing time for many service members, many of who have never experienced a civilian career. And if that isn't enough, the fact that no two transitions are identical can make it difficult to provide a universal method [...]
I recently talked to hired Snagajob member, Kim, who is working as a cake decorator for Dairy Queen in Virginia. We first wanted to hear about her Snagajob experience and how we were able to help her find a job. But, we also found out about all the steps she took to reach the position [...]
With Sandy wrecking havoc on the Northeast, it got me thinking about how job seekers cope with nasty weather. Whether it is going in person to ask about a job, interviewing or following up, the weather plays an important role in your search. Interview If the weather is Sandy-bad, there is a chance your interview [...]
Greg asked on our blog: I really want to take a few vacation days, but I’ve only worked at my job for a few months. What is the right way to ask my boss for some time off? Great question, Greg! It can be a little scary to approach a supervisor to ask for some [...]
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately from job seekers who are applying to jobs outside of the area in which they live. When asked why, they’re telling us it’s because they are planning to move to that location. Searching for a job when you know you will be relocating can be tricky. Many [...]
I recently talked to Adrianne, who got just got hired at Hertz. Something that really helped her throughout the job search process was her organization. Adrianne kept a notebook next to her computer where she wrote down every job she applied to. She kept a log of the date, the company, the position and any [...]
With the end of August approaching, your focus may be on getting ready for school to start and not on how you will leave your current job. However, if you play this right, you may be able to leave a lasting impression on the place where you’ve spent a good portion of your summer. Discussing [...]