We love setting goals. They’re a crucial part of both professional and personal development. But here’s the catch: Have you really succeeded if you pursue and reach the wrong goal?
The irony of job search advice: There’s so much available that you don’t have to spend more than four seconds Googling about before you land on some nugget of wisdom or another.
A candidate answering one key question says more about them than any other. This question is, "What has been a moment of significant professional disappointment or failure, and what caused it?"
If you're kicking off an entry-level job search, standing out in a sea of qualified candidates can be tough. After all, your work experience is likely limited to internships, and your academic credentials may be a hit or miss as far as an employer’s needs are concerned.
