To prepare for a faculty application interview, some steps you can take are: Research the institution and the department you are applying to, including their mission, values, and recent accomplishments. Review the job description and be prepared to speak to how your qualifications and experience align with the position. Prepare examples of your teaching, research, […] … learn more→

Preparing a faculty resume application requires careful attention to detail and a clear understanding of the expectations of academic institutions. Here are some tips for preparing a strong faculty resume: Start with a clear and concise objective statement that highlights your career goals and qualifications. List your education and academic qualifications, including any degrees, certifications, […] … learn more→

Break down the job-search process into three phases: Prep, search and close. When you think about it, the interview process also has three important stages. How you prepare and what you do afterwards is just as important as what happens when you’re sitting in the interview room pitching your skills. Below I’ve created a comprehensive […] … learn more→

A graduate scheme comprises of planned rotations of projects. In addition to offering in-house training, the students are offered the opportunity to pursue higher education where the employer part-funds the educational expenses. On the performance of the graduates, they are retained and promoted to higher grades on completion of the training program. A well designed […] … learn more→

That job you despise may be a blessing in disguise. If you’re having trouble finding the silver lining in your work these days, now’s the perfect time to look a little closer. Whether your job is plagued by boring tasks, low pay, long hours or a tyrant of a boss, there is always a reason […] … learn more→

Today’s job market doesn’t give you the wiggle room to be anything less than exceptional. It’s good to keep these major pitfalls at the top of your mind. Don’t be that guy. Want to know how to fail? It’s easy… 1. Don’t Follow Up: Follow up, follow up, follow up. The people you are dealing […] … learn more→

In our democracy, voting is something of a sacred right that should never be taken for granted. But that doesn’t mean that as a job seeker your political views can be expressed anywhere and everywhere. “From a job-searching perspective, unless you’re going after a job that’s affiliated with a particular party, why would you bring […] … learn more→

Loyalty. That’s a word I never gave much thought to in relation to the job market. I was brought up in the do-unto-others school of thought; my colleagues had always had my back and vice versa. But that all changed, actually came crashing to an abrupt halt, with one brief text message from a peer, […] … learn more→

Whether you are 22 or 62, a job search may be in your future. But the 20-something’s job search strategy should look very different than the 60-something’s — and so should everyone’s in between. Especially in this economy, people of all ages are in the market for a new job. Some people are looking to […] … learn more→

Before you submit your cover letter to recruiters and hiring managers, run through this battery of questions to gauge its readiness. … learn more→