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. [![How to Have a Great Day at Work](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2022/03/1ac30308f2149ecf31f25db0c7f7f10f-1024x498.jpeg) Archive](https://jobicy.com/blog/12416-how-to-have-a-great-day-at-work.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Have a Great Day at Work](https://jobicy.com/blog/12416-how-to-have-a-great-day-at-work.md) A great workday is not rocket science, but the result of habits and behaviours, which when practised consistently can bring positive changes in your work and yourself. ![Jobicy Team](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/07/avatar_221_1784561144.jpg) Jobicy TeamMar 5, 2022 · 3 min read[![Finding a coach who will make a difference](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2022/02/592b98b95d698d4aaf0e11c7a8f5f8e6.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/11599-finding-a-coach-who-will-make-a-difference.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Finding a coach who will make a difference](https://jobicy.com/blog/11599-finding-a-coach-who-will-make-a-difference.md) Look for a coach who will ask questions, not provide answers; will listen, not talk; who can disagree rather than agree… Jobicy TeamFeb 2 · 3 min[![Bounce back from job loss in 5 simple steps](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/12/b9ed9986f9b2185d7fc6db3236abd0f3.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/10118-bounce-back-from-job-loss.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Bounce back from job loss in 5 simple steps](https://jobicy.com/blog/10118-bounce-back-from-job-loss.md) Job loss can be a stressful and confusing phase in one's life. Instead of getting bogged down, explore opportunities to discover… Jobicy TeamDec 5 · 5 min[![How to ace that interview](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/12/bce7d8745bd488c6a435b1e50b8266f6.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/10114-how-to-ace-that-interview.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [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. Barbara BestDec 5 · 5 min[![Top five don’ts in an interview](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/12/a4ed074907dc9bc3c86cc52904d763e3.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/10070-top-five-donts-in-an-interview.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [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… Jobicy TeamDec 4 · 4 min[![Tips for MBA Grads to Ace Placement Interviews](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)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [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… Natalya LuftNov 26 · 4 min[![Understanding the Recruiter Better](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/d5d50428a0ce8c4724e53b1209c99c2b.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9928-understanding-the-recruiter-better.md)[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) ### [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… Jobicy TeamNov 25 · 2 min[![Smart Strategies for Career Change](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/61c5ec8a7cbe3a09fc5d5d6e1cdcf8fe.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9911-smart-strategies-for-career-change.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Smart Strategies for Career Change](https://jobicy.com/blog/9911-smart-strategies-for-career-change.md) If you think your creativity and talent can be put to better use, start exploring your options and switch to a… Jobicy TeamNov 25 · 7 min[![Tips to Face Job Interviews Confidently](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/dca44387590eb4339460ff9178cd69fa.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9908-tips-to-face-job-interviews-confidently.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [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… Barbara BestNov 25 · 4 min[![Guide to Resume Preparation](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/287d6c7ad771d4d6628d782eb2cdbd66.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9906-guide-to-resume-preparation.md)[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) ### [Guide to Resume Preparation](https://jobicy.com/blog/9906-guide-to-resume-preparation.md) A resume is an essential element in the job seeking process and it assists the candidates in getting interview calls. It… Jobicy TeamNov 25 · 3 min[![What Not to Say in an Interview](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)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [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… Jobicy TeamNov 25 · 3 min[![What an Employer is Thinking During an Interview?](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)[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) ### [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… Barbara BestNov 25 · 3 min[![Accepting Feedback with a Smile](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/3965207478e6a58f7c87af5d49a0c165.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9894-accepting-feedback-with-a-smile.md)[Jobs](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/jobs.md) ### [Accepting Feedback with a Smile](https://jobicy.com/blog/9894-accepting-feedback-with-a-smile.md) Do you graciously accept feedback at work, especially when it is negative? Or do you go in the defensive mode? Jobicy TeamNov 25 · 3 min[![Why did You Leave Your Last Job?](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)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [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… Natalya LuftNov 25 · 4 min ## Go beyond advice. Use Jobicy’s career intelligence to research compensation, understand possible paths, evaluate companies, and prepare for your next move. 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