Artisan Blog

 

As I roam the internet, over and over again I come across articles about how unhappy people are in their jobs. I’ve written some blog posts about it before myself:

Is it time to quit your job?
Eliminate the Negative

No one is happy all the time, even if they are in their dream job.  But there are ways to make happiness more frequent, more likely and more accessible if you can put aside fear and seize that happiness. Here are a few ways that work for me: Read more

 

Many people have had the experience of being fired. Hopefully it was a long time ago, like mine. But maybe it was your last job and, as you’re interviewing for a new one, you are asked “Why did you leave your last job?”

What on earth do you say?  Read more

 

We could all use more money. And if you have been earning the same salary for a long period of time, you might be thinking about asking for a bump. Here are some tips on what to do - and what not to do - when you decide it's time for a raise:  Read more

 

The negotiations are complete, a new job offer has been made, you've formally accepted the position and now you just have to turn in your notice.  Easy, right?

For some jobseekers who are currently working, the resignation meeting can be a daunting process... Read more

 

I was just reading an article about a journalism student who landed his dream job - and got fired before he started. Ouch! I’m sure this kind of thing doesn’t happen often, but with everyone - and I mean everyone - on social media, these unfortunate events could easily become commonplace. Don’t let it be you in the news! Read more

In recent days, the internet has been a buzz about recruiters taking only 6 seconds to look at a resumes before deciding whether to toss it or read more.  Read more

 
I came across an article written by Doug Hardy of Monster.com about the “6 Types of Interviewers" and thought you might be interested in Artisan's take on how to handle them.

Of course, the secret is figuring out what kind of interviewer you have as quickly as possible by assessing their body language - so that you can tailor your style to theirs.  Read more

A job seeker going to a job interview without preparing and practicing is like an actor performing on opening night without rehearsing. 

By researching the company, becoming familiar with the interviewer(s), understanding the job description and anticipating questions, interviewees can develop appropriate answers and "rehearse" them ahead of time - overcoming much of the anxiety of typical interviews.  Read more