Job search advice

Ghost jobs are real. The advice about them usually isn’t.

Ghost jobs waste applicants’ time. Bad advice wastes even more. Learn how to judge suspicious ads without talking yourself out of a real opportunity.

September 1 2026

Ghost jobs are real. The advice about them usually isn’t.

Being ghosted by recruiters? Here’s the truth. From a recruiter.

Ghosted by recruiters? It’s probably nothing to do with you. Here’s what’s really happening behind closed doors.

July 14 2026

Being ghosted by recruiters? Here’s the truth. From a recruiter.

The Hidden Job Market: how to find jobs before they’re advertised

Many jobs exist for months before they’re advertised. Here are 4 practical ways to find them before they hit the job boards.

May 31 2026

The Hidden Job Market: how to find jobs before they’re advertised

Low salary job offer: should you accept, reject, or negotiate?

A low job offer is frustrating, but don’t react too quickly. Here’s how to assess, respond and negotiate properly.

May 17 2026

Low salary job offer: should you accept, reject, or negotiate?

‘Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’ Why?

Or, translated properly: “We couldn’t be bothered treating you like a human being.” The sentence every job seeker has come to dread.

May 14 2026

‘Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’ Why?

Should I accept a counter offer from my employer?

A counteroffer feels good. It usually isn’t. Here’s what employers are really doing – and why most people regret staying.

May 6 2026

Should I accept a counter offer from my employer?

Rejected for a perfect job? Here’s what’s really happening

It makes no sense. You met all the criteria but received an almost instant rejection for a perfect job. What is going on and who is to blame?

April 29 2026

Rejected for a perfect job? Here’s what’s really happening

Ghosted by an employer? Don’t get mad – do this instead

Think you have been ghosted by an employer? Here is the harsh truth about why it happens – and what you can do about it.

April 23 2026

Ghosted by an employer? Don’t get mad – do this instead
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