The 15 Most-Read Job Search Articles on FlexJobs in 2018

The 15 Most-Read Job Search Articles on FlexJobs in 2018The 15 Most-Read Job Search Articles on in 2018Companies with work-from-home jobs. How to follow up on job applications. Avoiding job scams. Great jobs for stay-at-home moms. ansicht are just some of the fruchtwein popular and widely read articles from the blog in 2018.And since theyre so popular, we thought it might be helpful to compile them all in one place, so you can get the same info that lots of other job seekers were interested in this yearOne thing to note some of the articles below include flexible and remote job listings that have expired since it was published. You can search all the current job listings on here. 15 Most-Read Articles of 20181. Top 25 Companies Hiring for Part-Time, Work-from-Home JobsTwo of the most desirable flexible work options are working from home and having a part-time schedule. The 25 companies in this article posted the highest number of part-time, remote job listings, based on an analysi s of the job posting histories of over 50,000 companies.2. 10 Great Work-at-Home Jobs for Stay-at-Home MomsA survey of working parents found that a flexible job is one of the top contributing factors to having healthy work-life balance. This article details 10 remote jobs that would be a great fit for stay-at-home moms (and dads), such as marketing specialist, health coach, online teacher, and social media consultant.3. 100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2018Every year, analyzes the remote job posting histories of the over 50,000 companies in its database to determine which 100 companies posted the most over the curse of the last year. Some, such as PRA Health Sciences, Toyota, and Williams-Sonoma, are newcomers to the list, while others, such as Xerox, Kaplan, and UnitedHealth Group, have been featured on the list since 2014.4. 10 Companies with Legitimate Work-from-Home JobsBecause working from home is the most popular form of work flexibility, we like to highlight the compan ies hiring for remote jobs. In this article, youll learn about companies such as Amazon, Deloitte, UnitedHealth Group, the Walt Disney Company, and others that regularly hire remote workers.5. 23 Resume Titles That Helped Members Get Hired members have the opportunity to fill out a resume profile that will help them pinpoint the best jobs for them, but it can also let employers know what they have to offer. These 23 members wrote excellent resume profile titles and were hired for flexible jobs, so we want to help other members learn from their great profile titles6. How to Follow Up on Job ApplicationsMost job seekers know they have to follow up with an employer after they submit a job application, but the question is how to do it well. This article helps job seekers figure out the when-where-who-what-how of following up after applying to a job.7. 100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2017Our annual list of the top companies for remote jobs is so popular that even last years list was popular this year Read about the top remote-friendly companies, watch a video about what they have to offer, and learn some interesting remote work stats in this article.8. How to Answer Would You Rather Work on a Team or Alone?When youre searching for flexible work, this question may come up during job interviews because flexible and remote working can be a bit isolating. Future employers want to know how you handle working alone and on a team. This article offers several ways to approach answering this potentially tricky interview question.9. 10 High-Salary Work-from-Home JobsSome of the most common myths about remote jobs are that they offer low pay or are only unskilled jobs. To help dispel that notion, this article details 10 remote jobs that pay about $90,000 or more annually, including positions like clinical regulatory affairs director, supervisory attorney, and environmental engineer. And yes, they can all be done remotely.10. Why Employers Dont Always Respond After Job InterviewsOne of the most frustrating experiences a job seeker can have is interviewing for a job, and then not hearing from the employer afterward. Learn eight common reasons why employers may not contact you even after a job interview.11. How to Find a Real Online Job (and Avoid the Scams)In the market for flexible and remote jobs, scams do unfortunately exist (especially with work-from-home jobs). Learn to spot common job scams with the tips in this article so you can keep yourself safe as you search online for a legitimate, high-quality flexible or remote role.12. What to Do When You Cant Find a JobThis article offers nine coping strategies for when your job search just isnt paying off. If youve been actively looking for work but havent found a job yet, consider some of these suggestions, such as rewriting your resume, upping your networking game, and adding to your skill set.13. 9 Legitimate At-Home Jobs in Data EntryData entry is one of the top career fields for remote jobs, and this article offers details for nine real data entry jobs that were posted on . Job seekers, take note of how many different job titles a data entry job can have While the jobs in the article have since expired, you can find all our latest remote data entry jobs here.14. 4 Big-Name Companies Now Hiring for Hundreds of Work-from-Home JobsAnother common myth about remote jobs is that they arent available at bigger, more well-known companies- that only startups and obscure companies offer them. Thankfully, the truth is quite the opposite Learn about the remote job opportunities at Amazon, Dell, Humana, and Williams-Sonoma.15. Top 15 Companies for Remote Jobs in HealthcareDid you know that healthcare is the top career field for remote job listings? In 2018, these 15 companies in the healthcare field posted the most remote job opportunities, including Aetna, Cigna, CVS Health, Merck, Sodexo, and moreLooking for a flexible job in 2019?BROWSE OPEN FLEXIBLE JOBS

Is no really the worst answer you can get from a boss

Is no really the worst answer you can get from a baboIs no really the worst answer you can get from a baboSelf-Assessment Quiz True or FalseThere are instances when I need to place my needs ahead of others.I know how to follow up on a closed-ended response.I am not afraid to gently challenge authority.A part of being self-aware on the job is not being afraid to ask for what you want, rahmen boundaries, and teaching people how to treat you. This includes bosses. If you answered TRUE to the questions in this weeks self-assessment quiz, you probably dont have a problem in this area, but your cousins might need a little bit of help. So do me a favor, and forward this weeks post on to them.If you arent asking for what you want on a regular basis, especially at work, whats stopping you? Is it fear? And what specifically are you afraid of? Is it the word No?If you ask your boss for a day off so that you can go to your daughters chess match, whats the worst thing your boss can say?A. You su ck Youre the worst team player EVAH I hate you, and I wish I had never hired you.B. The timing isnt the best, but youve asked in advance, so let me think about it.C. No.Some might think the worst response is A. But my goodness, think of all the money youd earn with that lawsuit (Ive had friends who are bosses and have been sued for far less.)Some (like me) might opt to select B as the worse answer because its a non-answer. A passive-aggressive non-answer at that. On the one hand, you were offered praise and acknowledgment because you planned ahead with your ask. This shows a certain level of respect. On the other hand, this answer sucks rocks because if the boss doesnt get back to you after thinking about it, you have to circle back and ask her again. Sigh Why cant people just make up their minds?But those of you who selected C as the worst answer, well, youre just flat out WRONG At least with a No you have something to work with. Where some might see the response as one and done, I see it as an open-ended response. A chance to negotiate Oh, goodyWhen it comes to negotiating, Ive been taught to softly repeat the response, with a question mark at the end. Then stop talking.No?Wait, silently. Usually, the boss wont give you the same one-word response again. More than likely, she might take the time to explain her answer a bit more. If she does say a curt No again, prompt her (gently) for a more specific reason.May I ask why? Again, using your softest Valley Girl Becky-voice.Is your boss overworked? Has she been chewed out for being too soft and handing out too many days off? Does your boss resent that she cant take time off to spend with her own daughter?The point is you gently press until you have an answer. This strategy is usually a win-win for those of you who arent used to asking for what you want because it forces you to be a tad bit dogged IRT about getting a final answer. Youve demonstrated to your boss (and hopefully to yourself) that you deserve a full y thought-out response. After one or more encounters like this with you, your boss will recognize that youre nice, but youre not a pushover. And she hasnt strung you out on some dubiously defined future timeline after shes thought about it like she did in response B.By the way, if you are truly afraid of getting a response like that in answer A, you obviously work in the television industry or in politics (And yes, Im straight up throwing shade at these industries because Ive worked in them and know what Im talking about). But for the rest of the working world, its a response so far removed from reality that you need to just get over yourself, open your mouth, and ask for what you wantCheryl Grace is the sassy aunt, best friend, and mentor youve always needed in your life. The successful jet-setting, global corporate executive founded the aspirational lifestyle brand Powerful Penny LLC. Her products, workshops and speeches probe, inspire and empower to ensure those who really want t o can get to their next level of best. Her blogs on careers, prosperity, relationships, family, looking and living fabulously, and living a five-star life can be found atwww.powerfulpenny.com.

How to Use Resume Bullet Points

How to Use Resume Bullet PointsHow to Use Resume Bullet PointsDont slay your reader with too many bullet points.Solid, unbroken chunks of text are daunting to read in any format. So the best advice for those writing their own resume has always been to lighten the task by describing their work experience in sharp bulleted sentences instead of paragraphs.But be careful not to slay the reader with too many of these graphic daggers. Professional resume writers caution their clients to use bullet points in moderation.Andrew Pearl, a certified professional resume writer who works with Ladders recently overhauled a resume that was drunk on bullet points three pages of them to be exact.The original resume was all bullets, and the all-bulleted approach is difficult to navigate, Pearl said.Pearl transformed the all-bullet resume by alternating brief informative paragraphs of text with bulleted lists that highlight specific achievements.In this particular case, the resume, which described a se nior-level technologist, now uses a bulleted list to highlight, among other things, the specific total dollar amount in savings the job seeker achieved by implementing a centralized server farm to house an accounting package. The paragraph that precedes this bulleted list incorporates powerful words that speak to leadership and strategy as well as keywords that are relevant in the candidates field, including infrastructure, architecture, user support, training, project management, and system development.By creating a document with a clear organizational structure, we have built something that clearly demonstrates value, Pearl said. Decision makers dont have time to hunt for the important details. The new document has a clear road map to what is most tangible. By being selective about what we highlight, we create a document that speaks at a higher level.Another thing to keep in mind about bulleted lists When stacking bullet points, Put the brightest ones on top, said Steve Burdan, al so a certified professional resume writer who works with Ladders.