Are you feeling stagnant in your career? Do you have your eyes on a promotion? Or, are you feeling like you’re falling behind because your industry is changing so quickly? Whether you’re looking to change your profession, advance your career,…
For candidates, the job interview is the most critical and often most difficult part of the hiring process. This is your chance for the hiring team to get to know you beyond your credentials, to understand how you work, and…
In an increasingly digital world, ghosting has become the new norm: people are purposely disappearing from communications to avoid confrontation or tough situations. Not only is this happening in relationships, but it’s also breaking into the business world—especially when it…
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,…