On Interviews, Happiness at Work, Advice to Interns and More

Secrets of the Job Hunt Says to Practice Your Interviews Out Loud: I guess this makes sense. Rehearse out loud to make sure you've got it down. To be honest, I never practice my questions out loud before going on air but it may help you out to try. To each his/her own, I suppose.

My Global Career Lists 5 Ways to Be Happier at Work: Hmm, apparently, loyalty has a lot to do with it. The author cites research that points out that employees with the highest level of loyalty are also the ones that report they are the happiest with their job. I dunno, that sounds like a case of correlation being mistake for causation to me. But, hey, being loyal may help ... check out the article for how and why to be a loyal employee.

Jason Seiden Gives Advice to Interns: One of the things I like about Jason is that he is not afraid to be opinionated. He isn't always right, but his advice always offers an alternative way of thinking. Here's a clip:

The Wall Street Journal Shows How to Use Humor at Work: "It may seem like a mistake, or at least in poor taste, to find humor in such dark times. Some co-workers may disprove. But psychologists say that gallows humor can be an important way to relieve stress." The key is knowing when and how to use it.

Brazen Careerist The Writer Doesn't Think You Have Enough Resumes: "Having one resume means that you’re most likely to apply to just one type of job, and going to limit how many open jobs you apply to. Which means you probably won’t find a job as quickly as someone who has four or five." This is true, you will need to alter and adapt your resume for each job you apply to.

Modite Shows How to Give Your Career Some Innovation: The always insightful Rebecca Thorman delves into today's career path. The traditional career hierarchy is gone; salary and rank are less important; experience is the product: "Smart workers are building their careers in the same way innovators build businesses. For example, trendy Barcelona shoe company Camper diversified it’s offerings by plunging into the hotel business. People rightfully asked, “Why?” To which Camper replied, “You misunderstood what we’re all about. We don’t produce shoes. We produce comfort.”

The Creative Career Wonders If Big Cities Are Good For Your Career: I've never worked anywhere but a big city (unless you count high school), so I cannot offer much in the way of help here. Allie Osmar seems to be on the side of Yes, citing the only real con as "barriers to entry." I would throw cost of living in there. Sometimes working in a city necessitates living there, and I have had more than a few friends eventually abandon cities as just too expensive.

Cheezhead Finds Government Jobs For Tech Geeks: "The government is seeking out 10,000 tech-savvy young Americans to take part in the U.S. Cyber Challenge, a program to encourage and train those interested in cybersecurity and set them on the right track toward a permanent job in the field." Cybersecurity! If it's anything like this, sign me up!

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