This week, you saw baseball’s A-list players in the MLB All-Star game and Home Run Derby. Become an all star in your job search with our Monster 5 for Friday — five articles we consider must-reads for job seekers this week.
Here are the top 5 stories from the world of job seeking you might have missed:
5. On Life: 5 Things Returning Home Has Done for Me: Moving back home with your parents? Don’t be ashamed. Kristen Jeffers tells you what you can learn from the experience.
4. How to Get the Salary You Want by Joe Light on WallStreetJournal .com: To get the top compensation possible in your job search — without putting a sour taste in your potential employer’s mouth — take these steps.
3. The Science of Google Web Presence: We’ve heard the message loud and clear. Employers are using social media and Google to screen candidates. But what if you don’t like what they find when they Google you? Emily Bennington tells you how to manage your online reputation.
2. Should I Get a Raise for Taking on More Work? Your coworker has given notice and your company is under a hiring freeze. That means you need to take on more work. Shouldn’t more work mean more money? Alison Green shows you how to make the most of the situation.
1. Top 10 Tips for Getting Your Dream Job: Take this 10-question quiz by Bill Knaus, EdD, to see if you have the skills to pursue your dream job.
For more must-read content, check out the Monster 5: Works Edition for this week’s top articles from the world of talent management.
Which of these was your favorite? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments below.
