No matter how much you prepare for your interview, some things you  may not have foreseen can still mess you up. Here are a few things to be aware of.

During an interview, some questions are fairly easy to answer. Why do you think you’re qualified for this position? Easy you can list of your accomplishments and experiences.

Some questions are harder to answer, like, Where do you see yourself in five years?

We all use social media so much it’s become part of our everyday lives. Personal uses for social media aside, have you thought about how social media can help or hinder your career?

You worked like crazy to land that interview. So did all the other people who got called in! Your next job is to set yourself apart from the pack. Here are six things you can do to ensure you move up to the front of the line

If you’re new to the work force or haven’t quite established yourself there, you’re probably keeping a pretty close eye on your bank account. On top of new regular expenses like rent, gas, groceries, you may have student loans to contend with. For a lot of people every cent has been allotted before they can think about what to do with it.  

One of the biggest complaints of people who are unemployed (aside from a distinct lack of money) is that they have nothing to do. The fact is, if you’re doing your job search right, it should really be a full time endeavor.

You know that if you’re going to be in the employment game you need a solid LinkedIn profile. So you did your homework, figured out exactly what to include, posted it then allowed it to use your address book to start populating it. Job done. Right? Wrong.

Welcome to your first day of work! From figuring out the best route to take to work, to getting acquainted with your new workspace, to the barrage of new faces you might be feeling overwhelmed.