It happens to even the most dedicated professionals: suddenly a job or a career path that used to inspire you becomes downright draining. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, don’t worry. Take these steps and you’ll find yourself reinvigorated and excited to get to…
Are you hoping to receive an awesome job offer? Are you praying that your employer will give you a raise in 2015? Whether it’s the fear of being perceived as pushy or feeling uncomfortable about the negotiation process, professionals are hesitant when it comes to salary…
There is nothing wrong with making a mistake. It’s what you say to yourself after you mess up that matters. Your self-talk (the thoughts you have about your feelings) can either magnify the negativity or help you turn that misstep into something productive. When it comes…
As hiring managers sift through candidates and prepare for the interview process, they’ll often seek input from a candidate’s list of references. References serve as a powerful tool during the hiring process. Hiring managers often contact references to find out what a candidate can truly accomplish…
You’ve had that project highlighted on your to-do list for weeks—or months—but something keeps getting in the way of you checking it off your list. There’s a bottleneck in the process, and it’s one of your colleagues. No matter where you work or what you do,…
Are you ready to make 2015 the best year for your career? If so, it might be time to refresh your personal brand. Refreshing your personal brand will make you feel more confident about your career, discover new opportunities, and get noticed by employers. By refreshing your…
When you’re putting together a résumé, you might find yourself looking for ways to disguise a spotty job history, get around résumé-screening software or even avoid showing your age. And if you go looking for help, you might be encouraged to employ some résumé “tricks”…
Most of us approach networking with one goal: meet and connect with other like-minded people while expanding our network. However, there’s clearly more hidden beneath the surface of a valuable networking opportunity. Sometimes, much more… like a mentor relationship, a connection to an employer on your…
Work is a funny thing when you think about it. You study and train so you can land a job in a building full of strangers. You do tasks all day long that you wouldn’t normally do. Frequently it feels like you have to be there,…
You’ve landed the interview of your dreams. It’s for a remote job that pays more than you ever thought you could make working part-time. The interview is over Skype and you’re petrified. Of course, you’ll try to look natural and you’ll rehearse what you should say. But what…