# Job Seeking Articles

Read the latest Job Seeking articles. Jobicy is your journal for the latest careers and workplace advice.

[Become an Author](https://jobicy.com/creators.md)

#### Employee

[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Money & Legal](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md)

#### Recruiting

[Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) [Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/1d99c102fba5903b4cd6fa3b429af576.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18938-how-to-write-a-thank-you-email-after-an-interview.md) Barbara Best  Share [How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview](https://jobicy.com/blog/18938-how-to-write-a-thank-you-email-after-an-interview.md)

Writing a good thank you email can set you apart from other candidates and leave a lasting impression on the interviewer.

[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/b1bf25e247ad9bba1639a288673f5f64.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18866-how-to-advocate-for-yourself-when-laid-off-during-a-recession.md) Matt Semon  Share [How To Advocate for Yourself When Laid Off During a Recession](https://jobicy.com/blog/18866-how-to-advocate-for-yourself-when-laid-off-during-a-recession.md)

If you have been laid off during this difficult time, it can be challenging to advocate for yourself and ensure that you are able to secure a new job.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2022/10/592b98b95d698d4aaf0e11c7a8f5f8e6.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/16882-take-a-better-linkedin-headshot.md) Jobicy Team  Share [Take a Better LinkedIn Headshot](https://jobicy.com/blog/16882-take-a-better-linkedin-headshot.md)

Here, LinkedIn career expert Blair Heitmann offers six tips for presenting the perfect pic.

[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2022/01/a7009139c98bdb07ff7c5a75ecb39606.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/11600-considering-midlife-career-changes-keep-power-principles-in-mind.md) Jobicy Team  Share [Considering midlife career changes? Keep power principles in mind](https://jobicy.com/blog/11600-considering-midlife-career-changes-keep-power-principles-in-mind.md)

Being powerful means completely fulfilling your potential and acting that you were meant to be where your talents & character have taken you. Definition of “real power” can be summed up into two words: integrity and authenticity.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/12/bce7d8745bd488c6a435b1e50b8266f6.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/10114-how-to-ace-that-interview.md) Barbara Best  Share [How to ace that interview](https://jobicy.com/blog/10114-how-to-ace-that-interview.md)

Stay confident, avoid smart retorts and brush up on subject knowledge.

[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/12/a4ed074907dc9bc3c86cc52904d763e3.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/10070-top-five-donts-in-an-interview.md) Jobicy Team  Share [Top five don’ts in an interview](https://jobicy.com/blog/10070-top-five-donts-in-an-interview.md)

Are you not able to find a job despite your excellent credentials? Are you sure you’re not committing any deadly sins during your interviews? Double check these to be more cautious.

[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/592b98b95d698d4aaf0e11c7a8f5f8e6.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9930-tips-for-mba-grads-to-ace-placement-interviews.md) Natalya Luft  Share [Tips for MBA Grads to Ace Placement Interviews](https://jobicy.com/blog/9930-tips-for-mba-grads-to-ace-placement-interviews.md)

Nearing the completion of your PGDM / MBA course? As dream companies visit your campus, Harpreet Singh, Executive Director, Educomp Raffles Higher Education Ltd. shares tips on acing placement interviews.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/d5d50428a0ce8c4724e53b1209c99c2b.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9928-understanding-the-recruiter-better.md) Jobicy Team  Share [Understanding the Recruiter Better](https://jobicy.com/blog/9928-understanding-the-recruiter-better.md)

One of the advantages of getting to know the recruiter is that you perform more confidently in the interview. You get clarity on what they expect from you and therefore come prepared for the interview.

[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/dca44387590eb4339460ff9178cd69fa.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9908-tips-to-face-job-interviews-confidently.md) Barbara Best  Share [Tips to Face Job Interviews Confidently](https://jobicy.com/blog/9908-tips-to-face-job-interviews-confidently.md)

We dread interviews and when we are scared, we bungle. Confidence and preparedness are the only two things that can help you keep cool and succeed at interviews. Here’s how.

[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/f892ed59449d5c105ee7564d29d0c644.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9902-what-not-to-say-in-an-interview.md) Jobicy Team  Share [What Not to Say in an Interview](https://jobicy.com/blog/9902-what-not-to-say-in-an-interview.md)

Ever caught at a loss of words in an interview? It is a common phenomenon to weigh each question asked by a recruiter before answering. It is important to sound proper in an interview.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/b2b24a6aab08282171344051abce1560.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9890-what-an-employer-is-thinking-during-an-interview.md) Barbara Best  Share [What an Employer is Thinking During an Interview?](https://jobicy.com/blog/9890-what-an-employer-is-thinking-during-an-interview.md)

What we have here is a list of things that an employer is thinking while sitting in an interview. You will know exactly what went wrong, if you didn’t get the job after an interview that you thought went off pretty well.

[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/d2fbd6a36a8cdbe1e36d37549d408809.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9891-why-did-you-leave-your-last-job.md) Natalya Luft  Share [Why did You Leave Your Last Job?](https://jobicy.com/blog/9891-why-did-you-leave-your-last-job.md)

“Why do you want to leave your job?” or “Why do you want to change?” are the most basic questions during an interview but also the trickiest ones; as you can be eliminated from consideration, with a poorly conceived response.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/378c69b529c6cc86fad4caf27d3ff9b1.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9886-explaining-work-gaps-and-job-hops-in-the-interview.md) Jobicy Team  Share [Explaining Work Gaps and Job Hops in the Interview](https://jobicy.com/blog/9886-explaining-work-gaps-and-job-hops-in-the-interview.md)

Work gaps or quick job hops sets the alarm bells ringing for a recruiter; so what can you do if you are caught in such a situation? Here are some tips to prepare you face the interview grill on your work gaps or job hops.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/a97242e2fe9ef74689b53fb8af164cc7.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9883-tips-to-write-an-effective-cover-letter.md) Jobicy Team  Share [Tips to Write an Effective Cover Letter](https://jobicy.com/blog/9883-tips-to-write-an-effective-cover-letter.md)

A cover letter is the first impression for a recruiter and must encourage him to read your resume further. Read on to find out why you need a cover letter and how to go about writing it.

[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md)