Career Advice Journal # Work, without the guesswork. Practical reporting and thoughtful advice about careers, job searches, hiring, compensation, leadership, and the changing world of work. ## Journal archive. Clear explanations, useful frameworks, and grounded observations for people navigating work from either side of the hiring table. [![What are the Best Ways to Answer “Why do You Want This Job?”](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/824737927c621bcdb327297379ad260a-1024x576.jpg) Archive](https://jobicy.com/blog/71499-what-are-the-best-ways-to-answer-why-do-you-want-this-job.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [What are the Best Ways to Answer “Why do You Want This Job?”](https://jobicy.com/blog/71499-what-are-the-best-ways-to-answer-why-do-you-want-this-job.md) The answer you give can make or break your chances of getting the job, so it's important to think carefully about your response. ![Barbara Best](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/05/avatar_289_1779685452.jpg) Barbara BestFeb 11, 2023 · 5 min read[![Part-Time vs. Full-Time: Which Has Better Benefits?](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c2670826eb894bc8e095560f5aa3452a-4.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71496-part-time-vs-full-time-which-has-better-benefits.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Part-Time vs. Full-Time: Which Has Better Benefits?](https://jobicy.com/blog/71496-part-time-vs-full-time-which-has-better-benefits.md) While both options have their pros and cons, it’s important to understand the benefits offered by each to make an informed… Matt SemonFeb 11 · 4 min[![How to Decide Between Your Current Job and a New Opportunity](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/4390cae1dc69d03c1babccce19ebe7c1.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71485-how-to-decide-between-your-current-job-and-a-new-opportunity.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Decide Between Your Current Job and a New Opportunity](https://jobicy.com/blog/71485-how-to-decide-between-your-current-job-and-a-new-opportunity.md) Making a decision between your current job and a new opportunity can be a challenging and stressful process. Jobicy TeamFeb 11 · 5 min[![How to Write a Follow-up Email 1-2 Weeks After an Interview](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/5048d2137920ee718fe92802a8ec02eb.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71449-how-to-write-a-follow-up-email-1-2-weeks-after-an-interview.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [How to Write a Follow-up Email 1-2 Weeks After an Interview](https://jobicy.com/blog/71449-how-to-write-a-follow-up-email-1-2-weeks-after-an-interview.md) Sending an interview follow-up email after one-two weeks is both customary and essential if you want to stand out from the… Jobicy TeamFeb 10 · 4 min[![Stay In One Company or Move Around: What’s Best For You?](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/69d4ce5fa045f44cf34e43f84038d22a.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71431-stay-in-one-company-or-move-around-whats-best-for-you.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Stay In One Company or Move Around: What’s Best For You?](https://jobicy.com/blog/71431-stay-in-one-company-or-move-around-whats-best-for-you.md) Is it better to stay with one company for the long term, or to move around and gain experience at different… Jobicy TeamFeb 10 · 6 min[![Add the Best Books for a Career Change to Your Reading List](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/ef376efb276c0b97f61386d4b13a7c82.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71384-add-the-best-books-for-a-career-change-to-your-reading-list.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Add the Best Books for a Career Change to Your Reading List](https://jobicy.com/blog/71384-add-the-best-books-for-a-career-change-to-your-reading-list.md) In this article, we will highlight some of the best books for a career change that you can add to your… Matt SemonFeb 9 · 5 min[![Working for a Large vs Small Company: Pros and Cons](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/d7fd4c66c0456670a9eb5f49b295d25f.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71369-working-for-a-large-vs-small-company-pros-and-cons.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Working for a Large vs Small Company: Pros and Cons](https://jobicy.com/blog/71369-working-for-a-large-vs-small-company-pros-and-cons.md) Both large and small companies have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to understand these factors. Natalya LuftFeb 8 · 5 min[![How to Take the Onus and Make Yourself Indispensible at Work](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2022/03/7b2db99707d9a6e29444753043cc5155.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/11601-how-to-take-the-onus-and-make-yourself-indispensible-at-work.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Take the Onus and Make Yourself Indispensible at Work](https://jobicy.com/blog/11601-how-to-take-the-onus-and-make-yourself-indispensible-at-work.md) Whether you’re looking to move up in your current profile or starting a new job or trying to survive layoffs, take… Jobicy TeamFeb 8 · 4 min[![Benefits of Remote Working for Employers](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/ee39a5367f8a0514db9710f808f7a26c.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18365-benefits-of-remote-working-for-employers.md)[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) ### [Benefits of Remote Working for Employers](https://jobicy.com/blog/18365-benefits-of-remote-working-for-employers.md) In this article, we take a closer look at how work from home arrangements can be mutually beneficial for employers and… Jobicy TeamFeb 7 · 7 min[![How to Take Breaks to Boost Productivity](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/6e25bb851e129d0ef0a229abdb9a1c3e.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18372-how-to-take-breaks-to-boost-productivity.md)[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) ### [How to Take Breaks to Boost Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/18372-how-to-take-breaks-to-boost-productivity.md) Taking breaks can actually boost our productivity and help us be more effective in the long run. Barbara BestFeb 7 · 4 min[![Giving Interview Feedback to Unsuccessful Candidates](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c2670826eb894bc8e095560f5aa3452a-3.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/19078-giving-interview-feedback-to-unsuccessful-candidates.md)[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) ### [Giving Interview Feedback to Unsuccessful Candidates](https://jobicy.com/blog/19078-giving-interview-feedback-to-unsuccessful-candidates.md) Giving interview feedback to unsuccessful candidates can be a difficult task for hiring managers, but it is an important part of… Jobicy TeamFeb 6 · 5 min[![5 Essential Tips for Hiring Your First Remote Employee](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c2670826eb894bc8e095560f5aa3452a-2.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71250-5-tips-for-hiring-your-first-remote-employee.md)[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) ### [5 Essential Tips for Hiring Your First Remote Employee](https://jobicy.com/blog/71250-5-tips-for-hiring-your-first-remote-employee.md) In this article, we'll provide five tips to help you make the transition to remote work and find the best candidate… Matt SemonFeb 6 · 6 min[![How to Be Yourself During a Job Interview](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/e29c92ad0d3bb0584cfc2bbae04ca95e.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/19079-how-to-be-yourself-during-a-job-interview.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [How to Be Yourself During a Job Interview](https://jobicy.com/blog/19079-how-to-be-yourself-during-a-job-interview.md) The key to success in a job interview is to be yourself, and in this article, we’ll explore how to do… Natalya LuftFeb 6 · 3 min[![Which Country is Best for Remote Workers?](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c2670826eb894bc8e095560f5aa3452a-1.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71170-which-country-is-best-for-remote-workers.md)[Jobs](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/jobs.md) ### [Which Country is Best for Remote Workers?](https://jobicy.com/blog/71170-which-country-is-best-for-remote-workers.md) With the rise of remote work, many professionals are exploring new job opportunities and considering working from anywhere in the world. 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