The Confident Career

Who is Hiring at the Moment

We are all familiar with the job numbers, the projections, and the overall state of an economy that feels like it has been hobbled by the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, it might feel like the prospects for work are few and far between but, there are plenty of businesses and even entire industries that are hiring right now, and in the lead up to the holiday season, there are plenty of employment opportunities for people who are looking for all types of work.

10 Job Interview Questions That Are Meant to Trick You

Can you outsmart an interviewer? Hiring teams ask challenging questions that sound riddled with tricks. While these questions aren’t meant to deceive you, companies ask them to gain better insight into your candidacy. Here are ten interview questions demystified and un-riddled.

What Are Hybrid Roles and How to Get One?

The rise of hybrid roles in today’s job market is accelerating quickly without any sign of slowing down. Today’s top companies are looking for resumes that offer more to their roles than the traditional candidates.

Hybrid roles are positions that require multiple skills for the job, such as technology and people skills. Employers are no longer impressed with candidates who have college degrees alone - they are asking for more. According to a 2016 Bentley University report, hybrid jobs are among the fastest-growing and best careers—more than 250,000 positions were open in 2015 alone, and the numbers have grown since.

Resume Tips for Career Changers

So, you’re ready to try something new and shake up your career! What’s next? Before you do anything else, you must first stop and ask yourself, “What should I do with my resume?” It is a question that is critically important—and if answered correctly—will help you land the job of your dreams. As you embark on your career-changing adventure, here are some helpful tips to make sure your resume isn’t tossed in the bin, but placed at the top of the stack!

What REALLY Matters To Employers

What employers look for in the ideal employee may surprise you. This infographic shares the qualities an employer is looking for in the best candidate for the job, the ideal salary range they want to pay, and if appearance matters. Download the pdf.