The Confident Career

Starting a New Job While Everyone is Working Remotely

It’s been a wild few months, and if you’ve been on the job hunt, it has definitely been interesting! If—by a happy turn of events—you’ve managed to get hired and are about to start a new job soon, there is a good chance you’ll start out working remotely. So, how do you dive in and get started? To be the new guy or gal at the office is always challenging, and with all that’s happening now—there might be some new hurdles you’ll need to consider. Here are a few tips to help make sure your first remote day ends up being a smashing success!

Conquering the Virtual Interview

Right out of college, I took a job where everything—my interviews and offer—had been done virtually. Of all my interviews, this one gave me the clearest vision. I asked so many questions and was able to envision the opportunity in such detail.

The calls between my future manager and myself continued over weeks. I relied a lot on those phone calls. Since I couldn’t do an in-person interview, asking several questions allowed me to visualize working there.

I looked at photos from their website to see the team I might work with. I emailed back and forth with the managers to clear up any confusion about the offer. And ultimately this communication and clarity led me to say yes.

So, if you find yourself in a situation where you are virtually interviewing for a job, here are some tips:

Is “Shaking Hands” A Thing of the Past?

Due to the circumstances we find ourselves in, shaking hands could be a thing of the past primarily due to the actual health risks that follow it.

How to Face Your Fears When the Unknown Is Laid Out in Front of You

Fear is normal. The motivation for fear is a biological response to danger that exists in all animals. But sometimes, and for humans especially, the natural fight-or-flight impulse shifts into an overwhelming sense of dread from which one feels unable to escape. In times of great ambiguity, it is easy for panic to take over. When that panic level rises, so can one’s propensity for fear and indecision. The only thing to do is face it head on. Here are 5 steps to help you move past the powerlessness that fear can instill and reach the other side successfully.

The Benefits of Obtaining a Master’s Degree

In today’s job market, most everyone is coming into the workforce with a degree. According to The Hill, over a third of American adults have a four-year college degree, the highest level ever measured by the U.S. Census Bureau. Having a college degree has become the new norm, and it doesn’t necessarily make you a special candidate for most positions anymore.

What might make you stand out, however, is a master’s degree. While in some cases getting a master’s isn’t required, having one does make you a more attractive candidate for jobs and a more respected professional among peers in your field.

Here are 4 benefits of getting your master’s that you may not have thought about before.