Written by Vaclav Koranda

Are You Wasting Your Time in the Wrong Industry?

The industry you choose to work in and the product or service your company provides plays a far more significant role than many realize. It strongly influences the nature of your work, the workplace culture, your earning potential, and your long-term career prospects. Beyond that, it can shape your lifestyle and social life, even affecting how you’re perceived by your family, friends, and broader social circle. Let’s explore and compare the key characteristics of various industries and sub-industries, and how they can shape your career.

Written by Vaclav Koranda

Guest Post: Refer Others to Build Leverage, Not Just Goodwill

Today’s post features guest contributor The Former Fed who runs The Former Fed newsletter. Aspiring former feds entering tech often underestimate the value of unsolicited recruiter contact. If you’re getting inbound messages, it means someone has prequalified your background. Even if a particular role isn’t a fit, you have an opportunity to position yourself differently than a typical […]

Written by Vaclav Koranda

Background Check: How to Spot Issues and Fix Them

A background check is a common part of the job application process. Employers use it to verify your qualifications, employment history, and sometimes even your character. They want to evaluate the risk you might present if they hire you. Therefore, if any issues arise during a background check, it can mean you lose the job opportunity. The good news is that not every issue is a dealbreaker. What often matters more is how you address and explain it. In this article, you will learn what you can do if you find yourself facing a background check problem.