Ahhh, vacation. You’ve made it out of the office, successfully arrived at your destination, and settled into the sand with your favorite frozen drink when you hear your phone buzzing on the deck with a new email from your boss. And then a chat from…
Everyone wants to be well-liked; it’s in our nature as people. But it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly it is that makes us more likeable. Is it a magic charisma that attracts people to us? Or maybe being outgoing and friendly? Or having an agreeable personality that…
The phone rang; the letter came. You didn’t get the job. And you thought you nailed that interview…or maybe it didn’t go so well after all. Hey, don’t let it get you down! Here are five things you can do to turn a job interview rejection…
You all had times where your boss wants you to take on a new assignment or asks you to do something that is outside of your job description. In this case, you have two options. You will either do whatever your boss says or push back.…
Do you dread going to work in the morning? Or feel like you’re staring at the clock all day just watching the minutes tick by? Whatever the sign, if you don’t feel like you’re doing work you love anymore, it could be time for a career…
How far would you go to get a job? Would you bend the truth? Exaggerate your work history, education and skills? Blatantly lie during a job interview? The Greek word parrhesia means “freedom of speech.” It also implies that one is obliged to speak the truth even if…
When the job offer is signed and your start date is set, you can finally relax. You made it through the resumes, cover letters, interviews, and negotiations—the hard part is over! Until your first day. Whether it’s your first job or your fifth, the first few weeks of…
In theory, working from home sounds like a dream to many professionals. Rolling out of bed after an extra hour or two of sleep, sipping coffee in your fuzzy slippers while you begin the workday–it all sounds cozy. But without the proper tools, working from…
You finally gathered up enough courage to ask a mentor, or potential mentor, for a cup of coffee. The pressure is mounting. You’re sweating, a lot; there aren’t enough Starbucks napkins in the world to dry your palms. And just when you think you have enough…
Let’s face it, networking events can feel awkward and even intimidating. Especially if you’re going to networking events solo, it can be difficult to engage in conversations by yourself. Your goal for every networking event is to turn initial contacts into valuable relationships. In order to make…