Whether you’re still trying to figure out what you want to with your life, actively applying to jobs, or just trying to be ready for the next stage of your career, you’ve probably heard this advice before: “Go talk to as many people as you…
With the ever increasing popularity of video interviewing, you may have decided to check it out and see what the hype is all about. While video interviews can be extremely helpful when selecting candidates to move forward in the interview process, many first time interviewers find…
Networking: Some people love it, and others others hate it. There's no denying that it's an essential part of business and socialization. This is how meaningful relationships are formed with other people, whether they’re your clients, business partners, colleagues or even supervisors. Interns who have transitioned…
Working from home. It sounds like the dream life, doesn’t it? You wake up whenever you want, wear pajamas all day long, and nap in the afternoon. It’s the perfect recipe… for disaster. It’s easy to lose structure when you only report to yourself. These tips…
It’s no secret: Feedback will make you better—personally, and definitely professionally. But, it’s also a tricky thing. It’s only natural to elicit feedback during a review process or after a meaningful milestone or achievement. How can you figure out what your colleagues think of you—good and bad—and use…
You perfected your resume, wrote a great cover letter, spent days applying to job descriptions. Most importantly, you nailed the interview process and got the offer you have been waiting for! Now, the time has arrived. It is your first day at work. First day of…
Your goal for every networking event is to turn initial contacts into valuable relationships. In order to make this happen, you must overcome the discomfort associated with networking. You also have to be willing to introduce yourself to individuals and make a name for yourself. If you…
Most of us have probably experienced an afternoon at work when we completed every task on our to-do list by 1 p.m. Although it’s tempting to call it day, it might be a better idea to make the most of your downtime. Instead of working…
Walking into a new job can be scarier than a creepy clown with a sack full of spiders. You don’t know who to talk to. You don’t know who’s got your back or who’s gunning for you. You don’t know the way things are “normally done.” And…
There are about a billion ways to sabotage yourself during the job hunt, and if we thought it would be helpful, we’d list every single one of them out for you. Luckily, most of them are fairly obvious: Showing up late for your interview, sending a typo-riddled cover…