Getting a job interview can feel like a great accomplishment in this job market – and it is. But don’t sit back and relax once your interview is scheduled, because what you do before your interview can either pay off enormously or end up hurting…
In an era of increasing workloads, decreasing budgets and competing priorities, time away from work seems like anything but a vacation. A summer holiday can induce just as much stress as it’s meant to relieve. Nowadays, with busy as a barometer for success, workaholics everywhere…
Some of us don’t have a problem meeting new people and making new friends, but others find it extremely difficult. Being shy isn’t a crime, but it can certainly feel like it – especially when you’re expected to attend networking events and connect with other…
It's time you toughen up a bit. Rejection is something we are all afraid of! Seldom will you experience true rejection. The people you reach out to aren’t saying “No, I won’t help you.” Your friends, family and colleagues probably just don’t know how to respond…
You may speak company lingo like you just schooled trainees at a regional conference, but are your gestures saying the opposite about you? Instead of worrying what your coworkers are saying behind your back, you should be more concerned with what your actual back is…
You’re discouraged. You’re overwhelmed. You’re tired of looking for jobs. And you’re not alone. For many job seekers, looking for a job is a stressful process. Filling out applications, writing resumes, networking, and attending interviews can become draining after an extended period of job searching. Especially when your job search…
A decade ago flexible working was considered something of a perk. Nowadays, with smart phones, tablets and laptops, more and more of us manage to carve out arrangements that allow us to work flexibly in some shape or form. This might mean working one day per week from…
When you’re interviewing for a job, the professional references you offer can play a major role in a hiring manager’s interest in you, so you’ll want to choose wisely. If you’re about to go through the interview process, here are a few tips to keep…
The last time something crummy happened—you didn’t get the job, your boss blamed you for a colleague’s misstep, you overslept on the morning of a big presentation—what did you do? Sit and stew, or consider what happened more analytically to figure out how to move…
Regardless of who you are, what you do, or where you’re from, you’ve probably had a “what if” moment about your career. Whether you’re worried about finding a job or fear never finding a job you like, you’re probably asking yourself a lot of questions…