Whether you have had the experience of working remotely or would like to try it, there are things you must take into consideration. If you have worked remotely before, remember that your experience at a new company will be different from what you may have experienced before, especially when you already know your boss, your team, and your job expectations.

The start of the new year has always been a time when many people think about switching jobs. The new year often gives thoughts to personal improvement, and certainly, many are thinking about work as an area that could use improvement in their lives.

So, wouldn’t it be helpful, if you are in a job search or thinking of one, to learn from the people that successfully found a new job in 2021?

With the start of a new year, many people think about making positive changes in their lives. We all know the common ones, like losing weight and eating better. But did you know that one of the top five resolutions in 2021 was career-related? It was “Pursuing a Career Ambition.”Given the “Great Resignation” made headlines in 2021, no doubt making a change in one’s career will rank high on the list for 2022.

So are you thinking about one?

How will you know if it is time to quit your job?

Hiring managers and recruiters will not infer you are qualified just by showing the amount of experience you have. That may have worked in the past, but you have to do better to be competitive in a modern job search.

When you are asked this question or any question where the interviewer is trying to understand your behavior around a specific circumstance or skill, it is best to give an example to illustrate what you did. That way, going back to the reasons why you may be asked a question, you can craft an answer with a specific experience that best shows your expertise, skills, or abilities.

In the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving on the 4th Thursday in November. It is a great time to review the happenings of the past 11 months and give thanks for the good things that have happened. It has been a fascinating year for those of us helping job seekers find exciting and fulfilling work. 2021 has been the year of the "Great Resignation," hybrid work, and vaccine mandates. There have been several positive trends in employment and recruiting that I am pleased to see.

Be strategic when it comes to LinkedIn. Understanding how to use LinkedIn to your benefit can have a big payoff. According to Richard van der Blom, having a strong profile can result in 30-40% more reach and a higher ranking in search results. Who wouldn’t want that?

You need to understand what work cultures are best for you and whether an organization can meet your needs. While you can read about a company culture online, that should never be a substitute for what you feel, see, and hear through the interview process? Make sure you get a good sense of what it is like from the people who work there. Then you can decide whether it is right for you and if you accept an offer, then up your odds that you will enjoy and feel content working there.

Most people are a bit nervous when it comes to being interviewed. Nerves are not necessarily a bad thing. It is telling you that you are putting importance to your meeting. What you do not want to do is to have your nerves derail your interview. Choose one or more of these techniques to help you tame your nerves, so you can show how awesome you are to this prospective employer.