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When employers consider job candidates, they look to lower their risks. Just like you when searching for a job, they are not interested in wasting their time or resources. In order to counter these risk aversions, you first must consider what they are and then how you can “de-risk” yourself. Here are some tips for making yourself look like the ideal candidate. You’ll quit. Employers invest a lot of time and money in finding you and training you as a new employee. Unless you’r

Practice telling your story in your interview

As you’re applying for jobs, you may be feeling the effects of rejection. You may hear your skills are too advanced or not enough for the job. Or, they may just tell you that you’re not a good fit for the position. While not fun to hear, each one of these may have a different meaning depending on the circumstances. Here are a few things you can do if you get feedback that you are overqualified, underqualified, or not the perfect fit for a position. Overqualified. If your skil

Because we’re in an uncertain job market, people are feeling less job stability.

If you don’t overcome the fear of asking for feedback and advocating for yourself, you’ll stay stuck.

You’re probably familiar with office politics—the glance among your colleagues during a meeting or having someone else get credit for something you’ve consistently brought to light.