HR Speak Decoded: The Real Meaning Behind 7 Phrases That Can Fool You

Sometimes, navigating office politics-and speak-can feel a bit like trying to decipher the meaning behind smoke rings. Case in point: While in the interview seat, you’re told that you are a “competitive candidate”-but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got the job. Rather, you could just be one in a sea of overqualified people vying for the position.

16 Life-Changing Moments That Led to Entrepreneurship

One of the most commonly touted “selling points” of entrepreneurship is the ability to be your own boss. While many individuals do become entrepreneurs for this reason, it’s not always necessarily their motivation: People start their own businesses for a variety of complex reasons, and sometimes it’s a surprising, unexpected event that drives them to take the leap into startup life.

Social media do’s while job hunting

Creating an impression via social media, from what you post to researching your prospective employer, can make a difference in whether or not you get a job. “Recruiters, hiring managers, future mother in laws, a lot of people are looking you up before they even meet you,” said Taly Russell, of Silver Chair Recruiters.

Cover Letter Do’s and Don’ts

Think of your cover letter as a white shirt. It can be basic and barely noticeable or fantastic and full of character. So what’s the secret to making it stand out from the pack? We checked in with some HR experts across various industries to get a few tips.

Capital One Future EdgeVoice: What Every Successful Woman Entrepreneur Should Know: Advice From Five Unstoppable Women

The Center for an Urban Future recently released “Breaking Through: Harnessing the Economic Potential of Women Entrepreneurs”-a new report exploring the economic impact women founders have today. The report was made possible through Capital One’s Future Edge initiative, a $150-million, five-year effort to help more American workers and entrepreneurs succeed in the twenty-first century economy.

Land Your Dream Job With Taly Russell, Founder of SilverChair Partners

CEO Taly Russell founded SilverChair Partners to offer a high touch and personalized placement experience for both her clients and candidates. Comprised of a team that boasts over 18 years of collective experience, SilverChair Partners places the highest caliber Personal and Executive Assistants with industry leaders in finance, media, technology, advertising, real estate, management consulting and retail.

5 more ways to get noticed by recruiters

Follow these tips to stand out. Catherine Conlan, Monster Contributing Writer Connecting with recruiters can help you find, apply and land a great new job. About a year ago, Monster published a popular blog post on 5 ways to get noticed by recruiters.

What Your Boss Is Really Saying To You: Decoded

Sometimes, navigating office politics-and speak-can feel a bit like trying to decipher the meaning behind smoke rings. Case in point: While in the interview seat, you’re told that you are a “competitive candidate”-but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got the job. Rather, you could just be one in a sea of overqualified people vying for the position.