Like most things in life, the truth is that a smooth, predetermined career path is rarely something most people will get to have. And in today’s working world, it’s constantly changing and volatile in a myriad of ways. Whether it’s an upheaval triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, or rapid technological changes and developments within the industry, it should be understood that even the most thought-out career plan can be at the whimsy of change.

There’s a large variety of questions you could be asked during a job interview, and if you’ve done your fair share of job-hunting, chances are you’ve probably heard them all. From simple introductions to tackling tricky (but common) questions, surely you’ve practiced enough times to get by them with ease.

Your job search is going well – you managed to catch your recruiter’s attention with your customised resume and cover letter, and have been flying through the several stages of interview(s) you’ve been invited to. All in all, you think you’ve got a pretty good chance of getting that job!

During a job interview with a prospective employer, it’s advised to look out for red flags, like unprofessional behaviour and ungroomed appearance on the part of the recruiter. But it also goes the other way too when the recruiter is assessing the candidate.

Everyone tries to create their own sense of happiness at work, whether that means making friends at the office or taking some time off during lunch to go on walks at a nearby park. After all, it’ll make the time go by much faster at work when you’re not counting every minute. But there’s also one thing that can help make your work life more enjoyable, yet requires some skill – and that’s learning how to manage up.

You’re probably thinking: “Ghosted again? What am I doing wrong?”

You might be familiar with the concept of ghosting when it comes to online dating. The thing is, it can happen when you’re job-hunting too. In this case, ghosting – or “leaving you hanging” in this article – is when a recruiter or hiring manager ceases communication with you without any notice, reason or feedback.