Weekends are a great time to step away from the pressures of work, spend some quality time with your family and loved ones, and recover physically and mentally from the previous work week. As the weekend comes to a close and Monday morning nears the…
As a job seeker, it’s easy to see hiring managers as big, bad obstacles that need to be overcome. They’re the gatekeepers, after all. But, this kind of thinking actually leads to weaker job applications. Think about it this way: Hiring managers read a ton of…
Whether you’re the top dog in your company or a regular employee, listening is an important skill. Unfortunately, it’s a skill that many haven’t mastered. How often have you acted like you were listening, but in fact were already preparing your response in your head? How…
Sending out lots of résumés with no responses? Or perhaps you’re getting interviews, but not the job? While it may feel like you’re doing everything in your power to land a new job, if you’re having trouble closing the deal, it’s time for another look. There are…
We know all too well that sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day, and the distractions of Instagram, Facebook, and adorable puppy videos aren’t doing us any favors. Thankfully, there are many productivity hacks that can help you during your work day —feel free to steal…
Job searching when you’re employed comes with plenty of advantages: employers often prefer employed candidates; you don’t have to explain why you’re not currently working; and you have the option of staying at your current job if your search doesn’t work out. So how can you…
Simply doing what you love can be one of the most rewarding achievements in life, especially when it comes to career. When you truly enjoy your job, it starts to feel less like work and more like you’re having fun while making some cash. So how…
Not every job candidate is perfect. The reality is, nearly every professional has had an experience where they made a mistake or missed a deadline. Instead of allowing these flaws to ruin your interview, it’s important to explain how you’ve improved as a professional and what…
We all know that work involves, well, work. Even if you love your job, it can’t always be easy, and it can’t always be fun. But, sometimes we want our jobs to be a little (or a lot) easier. We want to get our work done…
Showing up to an interview without doing any research on the employer can cost you the job. This is why it’s important for every job seeker to learn as much as they can about the company before their job interview. While you can read through the…