So, you’ve crafted a pristine resume, mastered your cover letter writing skills, and spent multiple weeks going through intense interviews. Now, you’ve landed multiple job offers. Congratulations, you should be proud! As a result of all of your hard work,…
As a job seeker, you know that finding your dream job isn’t just about the paycheck. Feeling connected to the people you work with and being passionate about your job is integral to your overall satisfaction. Before bringing on a…
As a job seeker, you know that the job market is constantly changing. In September 2017 when I wrote the article What to Do When Your Top Candidate Receives a Counter-Offer, the market was tight and equipped candidates were hard…
This post was originally posted on 10/7/17 and updated on 10/11/18 Interviews can go poorly for a variety of reasons—you just don’t click with the hiring manager, you don’t have the right experience, or maybe the position just doesn’t match…
Job interviews are an inevitable part of the hiring process, but for many job seekers, the initial interview is the most terrifying part of the job hunt. Don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal to feel nervous when meeting with your potential…
Meetups aren’t a new trend—they have been popping up around the Portland tech scene for years now, with new groups being formed every month. As an open and safe community forum, local meetups are a great place for job seekers,…
In today's world of job searching, the digital age is here to stay. Most of the job seeking process is conducted online and the past methods of face-to-face interaction have drastically declined. Now, instead of a smile and a handshake,…
Hiring in today’s market is more complex and nuanced than ever before—especially when it comes to technical jobs in fields like software development, infrastructure, business intelligence, and data engineering. Not that long ago, it was sufficient for hiring managers, recruiters,…
As a job seeker, you’re all too familiar with the interview process. You’ve sat around your share of conference room tables and talked through your job history and unique qualifications. You’ve prepared for targeted questions about the role, the company,…
At some point in our lives, all of us will face some kind of adversity. Adversity can be caused by an incident, a circumstance, a moment, or a life-changing event. Challenging, stressful situations can be debilitating—however, they can also be…