Rejected for a job? How to find out why

Determine why you were rejected
and resolve to overcome the
reason the next time.

Being rejected for a job that you really want hurts. And it’s confusing. You wonder why the company didn’t want you. And you worry that you are unknowingly doing something wrong that is causing you to lose out on opportunities.

The good news … if there is any good news in being rejected … is that you can often learn why you didn’t get the job and receive helpful advice from companies that didn’t hire you. Here’s how:

How to merge LinkedIn accounts

Do you have more than one LinkedIn account? Maybe you established a profile at an old job and then started another one later. Or, perhaps you created two profiles – each to promote very different skill sets – only to realize that having two accounts just confused people … and you. 

Fortunately there is a simple process to combine multiple profiles into one. I’ll explain, but first let’s discuss why you should only have one account and what you gain and lose when you merge accounts.

How to land a job in a different country using LinkedIn

LinkedIn can be a huge help in your
quest to work internationally.

Have you thought about working in a different country, but have no clue as to where to start? 

These 10 tips can help you get started on your path to employment in a land far, far away.

Should YOU consider a contract or temp job?

Have you thought about a contract, temporary or temp-to-hire job?

It used to be the norm for American professionals to work a full time job with benefits, but increasingly, companies are hiring contract, temporary or temp-to-hire workers instead of full-time employees. 

Do you understand the differences among these career alternatives and know whether you should apply for such openings? Depending on your situation, you might just find such options beneficial.

Employment options … the pros … the cons … and what’s right for you 

The 15 exact steps to landing a job

Job seeking can seem frustratingly complex, but focusing on 15 core steps can set you on the direct path to a new job. Do you agree with the list? What’s missing?

Take these 15 steps to land a job: 

Click links for detailed help about each step.

4 best ways to contact people on LinkedIn

You know that LinkedIn is one of the best ways to research and contact the right people at the right companies, but do you know how to reach them on LinkedIn and what to say when you do? 

These 4 articles can help you contact people most effectively on LinkedIn.