Answer That Interview Question: What Are Your Strengths?

Job interviews are not complete without the question “What are your Strengths?” Candidates may find this question easy to answer, but you have to be careful to answer it because you may end up highlighting strengths that are not related to the job. Interviewers use this question to see if you are suited for the…

Answer That Interview Question: What are You Passionated About?

Whether you are applying for a new job or a promotion, one question you  cannot escape is, “What are you passionate about?” At first, the question doesn’t seem complicated, but it can get a little intricate and embarrassing when answering it, especially to someone you don’t know. If you are asked this question during your…

Why We Need More Awareness On Workspace Abuse

I choose to share this topic on Patty’s invitation for guest collaboration because it is very dear to me. In fact, I have friends who are going through workplace abuse and many of them are trying to either find a new job or trying to report to their HR. Workplace abuse is a serious matter…

How to Deal With a Lack of Appreciation in the Workplace

More often than not, people leave their jobs because they feel like their company or team does not appreciate them. As an employee, it is of paramount importance to feel valued by your company; it shows that your work input is appreciated no matter the position. If you feel unappreciated in your workplace, the first…

How to Write a Job Application Letter (with samples!)

Hoping to score yourself a new job? Besides having the best resume that shows your qualifications, you should also have a job application cover letter that features your experiences to demonstrate to your prospective employer that you are fit for the job position. Employers often ask for a cover letter to be included in any…

8 Stories on Folks who Quit on their First Day of Work

You know the bad feeling churning in your stomach, the tiny hair at the back of your neck stands and somehow no matter sitting, lying or standing, something seems to be off. Sometimes it isn’t so bad to listen closely to your guts once in a while, it may just save you from being exploited…

How to Negotiate a Severance Package

Being laid off from your current job is always a stressful thing, especially if it is your only means of income. Layoffs or retrenchments occur when the company is downsizing, restructuring, or shutting down. It has nothing to do with the employee’s performance and so, most companies and businesses offer severance pay or separation agreements…