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job searching is so much work

Alison Green

A reader writes: I’m trying to look for a new job, but it feels like the scale of doing so is interminably large. I’m expecting to apply for at least 30-40 jobs before I even get one interview. I want/need a new job. You do not need to research the company’s entire history and legacy before you apply for a job.

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Should You Quit Your “Meh” Job? Or Is It Salvageable?

Harvard Business Review

Bad days at work are inevitable, just as some degree of frustration and ennui is bound to be a part of almost any job. 4) Is there anything about the job you enjoy? 7) Is there anything about the job you enjoy? They offer seven questions to ask yourself to help you sort it out: 1) Is the workplace toxic?

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Job Evaluation: Your 2024 Guide [+ Free Template]

AIHR

Job evaluation is a complex but critical process in achieving pay equity. In this article, we will explain what job evaluation is, discuss key methods of job evaluation, take you through the full job evaluation process, and share some job evaluation examples. Contents What is job evaluation? Let’s dive in!

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5 Steps to Love Your Job

Leadership Freak

You can hate 20% of your job and still love your job. Over the years I asked managers how much of their job they could hate and still love their job. The formula to love your job is 20-60-20. The number hovers around 20%. Unrealistic expectations ruin satisfaction.

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New Year, New Job? Start Planning Now.

Harvard Business Review

With a new year approaching, maybe finding a new job is on your list of resolutions. Being clear on what you want and aligning your resume and network to your career goals now will help you move your job search along more quickly in the new year.

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I’m flooded by job candidates calling for more info

Alison Green

is my number and job applicants often call my number, asking for more details about compensation, qualifications, job duties, etc. On the one hand, I don’t want to be one of those snooty HR people, and I know this would be the first job for a lot of these folks. The phone number on our website, brochures, etc. or was I?

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can I tell interviewers I’m looking for a new job because of money?

Alison Green

A reader writes: I have a job, and I think a lot about trying to find a new job. When I was previously looking for a job, the question “why are you looking to leave your current job?” It’s challenging to say what’s wrong with the current job without sounding like a complainer.