The Confident Career

How to Answer “What Do You Like Least About Your Job?” In The Job Interview

Interview questions are rarely what they seem. Many candidates have not gotten that fateful job offer because of not understanding an interview question and resorting to aimlessly talking to get through it. Recently, I was a victim of this. I practiced for days on what I would say. I researched the company and who would be interviewing me, but it didn’t matter. My mouth opened and nothing came out. My mind went totally blank. So, I decided to research what certain questions actually meant and what the recruiter was actually trying to get out of me. Out of all the questions I’ve heard over the years, this one usually floors me.

“What do you like least about your job?”

8 Tips for Being More Productive at Work

Productivity is the biggest buzzword in the workplace. Everyone- from the CEO to the unpaid intern- is trying to maximize their working hours and finish tasks as quickly as possible. Becoming a highly productive employee isn’t without its challenges. It is easy to get sidetracked when there are a lot of disruptions and distractions at work. So, what can you do about it? While no system can completely eliminate diversions, here are eight tips to become more productive at work.

10 Jobs That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago

2019 is already well on its way and new work opportunities are cropping up every day. Since 2009, our world has changed quite a lot, and that includes jobs. Here are 10 careers that didn’t even exist a decade ago:

Why Professional Development is a Perk You Should Be Looking for in Your Next Job

When receiving a job offer, the first few things people usually look at are the salary, the paid time off (PTO), the retirement plan, and the insurance plan. Don’t get me wrong – these things are all very important, but there’s another perk you should really consider when accepting a job. It may not seem exciting on its face, but professional development is a perk that is definitely worth taking advantage of.

Top Industries for College Freshmen to Consider

Entering college can be a dizzying experience. While few students know exactly which career they want to pursue before they even set foot on campus, most college freshmen have no clue. A landmark study revealed that about 20 to 50 percent of college freshmen enter college as undecided and 75 percent of students change their major at least once before graduation. No matter what your end goals are to attaining a degree, here are some overlooked industries consider getting into after graduation.

The Job Interview: Don’t Add Insult to Injury

Unintentionally Insulting the Interviewer Isn’t the Way to Win the Job

I recently was speaking with a friend about bad job seeker behavior during the job interview.

The topic came up as she was recalling when she worked on the set of a TV show and there was a position open for an assistant in the writers’ room. An assistant on the show (not a writer) wanted to throw her hat into the ring despite not having any writing experience. As a favor, one of the writers agreed to interview her.

How to Bounce Back After a Career Setback

Whether it’s bad feedback on a major piece of work, missing out on a promotion, or redundancy, career setbacks are the pits. If you need to mope for a while, then go forth and mope. Once you’ve spent your feelings, though, it’s time to think about getting back on the horse (and better than ever). So just how do you bounce back after a career setback? This fool-proof guide is sure to get you back on track.

Transforming a Disability Into a Specialty

I’ve mentioned on the blog before that I’m an avid 60 Minutes watcher and recently they featured a story on Chris Downey, a blind architect (yes you read right). Chris Downey lost his sight ten years ago after brain surgery and instead of changing his profession because he could no longer see, he continues to design buildings.

His story is truly inspirational and we all hope that if we were faced with a situation like his that we would be strong, persevere, and not let something like not being able to see influence not being able to create.

5 Tips for Online Networking

Not long ago, networking was pretty straightforward. It simply involved navigating a crowded room while scoping out the best people to talk to, and preparing to strike up a meaningful conversation. Just as we (finally) mastered the art of handing out our business cards however, a completely new method of making connections has taken over: online networking.

How to Successfully Make the Transition from Freelance to Corporate

It’s time, you’ve decided. It’s time to hang up the freelance jersey and either move back to the corporate world or enter it for the first time. You’ve decided that moving to a full-time job is now the right move –the question is, how do you transition?