Andrew Hilson

How to Negotiate Flexible Working Hours: Strategies for Achieving Better Work-Life Balance

How to Negotiate Flexible Working Hours: Strategies for Achieving Better Work-Life Balance The job market has been absolutely wild since Covid hit, and one thing that’s become crystal clear is that the traditional 9-to-5 grind doesn’t work for everyone. You’ve probably found yourself wondering if there’s a way to negotiate flexible working hours without torpedoing […]

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Professional woman reviewing a job offer document with a laptop open, illustrating the optimal timing for negotiating flexible working hours during the interview process

Best Time of Year to Job Hunt: When to Start Searching for the Best Opportunities

Best Time of Year to Job Hunt: When to Start Searching for the Best Opportunities You’re staring at your calendar, wondering if you should start your job search now or wait until “the right time.” Here’s the truth: timing your job search strategically can make the difference between landing multiple interviews and hearing nothing but

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Infographic showing 42-day average hiring timeline from job posting to hire

Salary Negotiation Tips for Women: How to Close the Pay Gap and Advocate for Yourself

Salary Negotiation Tips for Women: How to Close the Pay Gap and Advocate for Yourself I’ve seen this story play out countless times in my 15 years as a talent leader: a brilliant woman gets a job offer, accepts it without negotiating, and later discovers a less-qualified male colleague started at a significantly higher salary.

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Infographic showing the gender pay gap with women earning approximately 75% of what men earn

How to Negotiate Benefits Package: Essential Tips for Securing a Competitive Offer

How to Negotiate Benefits Package: Essential Tips for Securing a Competitive Offer Getting a job offer feels great, but what happens next can make or break your career trajectory. You’ve proven your worth to land the offer, but now comes the crucial part: negotiating a benefits package that truly reflects your value. Most professionals leave

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Benefits can add 20-30% to your overall package value, yet many candidates focus solely on the base number

How to Ask for Relocation Assistance: A Guide to Negotiating Your Move for a New Job

How to Ask for Relocation Assistance: A Guide to Negotiating Your Move for a New Job You just landed a great job offer, but there’s one catch—you need to relocate. The excitement quickly turns to anxiety as you wonder: “How do I ask for relocation assistance without seeming demanding?” This concern is completely valid, and

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Get quotes from 3+ moving companies to present accurate cost estimates for your relocation request

How to Ask for a Signing Bonus: Tips for Negotiating Your Offer Package

How to Ask for a Signing Bonus: Tips for Negotiating Your Offer Package Signing bonuses can add thousands of dollars to your compensation package. Many job candidates leave this money on the table simply because they don’t ask. The job offer stage presents a unique opportunity to boost your starting financial position before your first

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Bar chart showing signing bonus mentions in job postings nearly doubled from 1.9% pre-pandemic to 3.7% in December 2024

How to Write a Job Application: Essential Tips for Getting That Dream Job Role

How to Write a Job Application: Essential Tips for Getting That Dream Job Role The job application process can feel overwhelming. With 7.2 million Americans actively seeking employment as of April 2025, competition remains significant for many positions. (Source: Freedom for All Americans) A well-crafted job application makes all the difference. It serves as your

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Three-step process diagram showing how to research companies before applying for jobs.

How to Negotiate a Salary Increase in Your Current Job: Proven Tips for Success

How to Negotiate a Salary Increase in Your Current Job: Proven Tips for Success Asking for more money feels intimidating. Many professionals delay salary conversations despite deserving higher compensation. This hesitation can cost thousands over your career. Data shows that 67% of procurement professionals successfully negotiated their salary in 2025, proving that well-prepared negotiations work.

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Network diagram illustrating how professional relationships provide valuable compensation insights and opportunities

Why Is Getting a Job So Hard? Common Obstacles Job Seekers Face and How to Overcome Them

Why Is Getting a Job So Hard? Common Obstacles Job Seekers Face and How to Overcome Them Job searching feels harder than ever for many professionals. You submit dozens of applications with little response. You craft the perfect resume only to hear nothing back. You’re qualified, capable, and ready to contribute—yet the opportunities seem just

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Declining graph showing job openings reaching six-month low at 7.192 million

How to Get a Job Without Using LinkedIn Easy Apply: Effective Networking Tips and Job Search Strategies

How to Get a Job Without Using LinkedIn Easy Apply: Effective Networking Tips and Job Search Strategies Finding a job in today’s competitive market requires more than just clicking “Easy Apply” buttons. With over 10,000 people applying to LinkedIn jobs every minute, your application can easily get lost in the shuffle. (Source: The Social Shepherd)

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Resume buried under 10,000 LinkedIn applications per minute statistic.
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