Well, you did it! You made it past the first interview round and were invited back for a second interview and you’re feeling like the job is in the bag. Not so fast. A hiring decision isn’t usually made after the second round of interviews. In my experience as a Hiring Manager, more than half …

As you can see by simply looking around you in a public place, tattoos have become common. Few people give them a second thought, although this wasn’t always the case. Tattoos were originally associated with gangs, bikers, drugs, and prison. In fact, the link between tattoos, gangs, and prison is still strong in many people’s …

Electrical engineering as a discipline has seen a surge in activity in the past couple of decades, thanks largely due to advances in technology, driven by humanity’s desire to improve the society ln which we live. Electrical Engineering as a discipline covers a broad range of activities involving the generation and use of electrical energy, …

It is natural to feel excited about the next step after the effort and hard work you put in to obtain your Accounting qualification. There are so many different jobs that you can go into as an Accounting major and an Accountant. However, to make a well-informed decision, you need to know all about the …

When I give job interview advice as a Hiring Manager, I find that many people are confused by the term “soft skills”. What exactly are soft skills and how do they differ from “hard skills”, which is another term that can be confusing. Soft Skills Versus Hard Skills Hard skills are those skills that are …

The idea of a struggling artist is a prevailing stereotype that never seems to go away. However, despite what people may have told you, you can build an incredibly successful career with an Arts degree. So, if you’re interested in studying art, here are the types of jobs for artists and art students to aspire …

Whether you pursue a business major because you’re genuinely interested in it, you think it’ll make you money, or you believe it will open doors for you in your career and allow you the flexibility to move around between positions, you’d have made a sound choice. Business degrees can do all of the above and …

While It’s difficult to tell if any job interview went well, it’s particularly difficult for a phone interview. Unlike an in-person interview, where you can use facial expressions and body language to give you at least some inkling as to if the interview went well, all you have for a phone interview is the words …

If you’ve been invited back for a second interview, then congratulations! Of the hundreds of candidates I’ve interviewed over the years, I estimate that only about 25% got a second interview. Of course, the mileage may vary based on the industry and state of the economy, but that’s been my experience. Now that you’ve been …

Getting a nursing degree is a beneficial educational investment. Increasing demand for nursing professionals throughout the world indicates that the field will continue to grow for many years to come. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing claims that more than 3.1 million registered nurses (RN) currently practice in the US. Various degrees of nursing include …

I’ve posted advice on interview attire more than once, but it’s been directed at your first interview. Now let’s talk a bit about when you did well (based partly on how you were dressed, of course) enough in your first interview to be invited back for a second one. Should you dress differently than you …

If you’re planning to work on a dairy farm because you believe cheese or milk is a gift from heaven, you’ve got a friend in me! Dairy farms are some of the most exciting places to choose a career, and you can’t help but feel like you are making a meaningful contribution to society. So, …

I started out blogging as a product test writer and I got paid. What I have learned is that if you enjoy sharing your opinion and have a knack for writing interesting test and review articles, then you might have a niche in this area. What’s most important here is that you need to know …

Biomedical engineering is an exciting field of study to enter into. Obtaining a biomedical engineering degree creates opportunities for you to choose from a wide variety of career paths. But what exactly are the types of biomedical engineering jobs that you should consider? Biomedical engineering jobs include software developer, hardware engineer, medical scientist, genetic engineer, …

The significance of a cover letter cannot be understated. It provides us with an opportunity to meet expectations beforehand and create a positive image of ourselves in the minds of others. As a recruiter, I can attest that setting yourself apart from the rest can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. So, what types of …