Whether you like them or not, your boss is a driving factor when it comes to career advancement. If you’re looking to get another job or promotion within the company, a great letter of recommendation from your boss could be the deciding factor that makes you stand out…
Spring is here and that means weddings, vacations and work conferences. Whether you travel for work or play, you know the work doesn’t stop just because you’ve left the office. And you’ve got to stay productive, even while in the sky. More and more airlines are offering…
Job searching without much work experience can be frustrating; employers will tell you that you need more experience, but how are you supposed to get it if no one will hire you? Whether you’re a recent graduate or a stay-at-home parent re-entering the workforce, here are…
For some people, it’s just a job. But if you are like most amazing potential hires perusing the job market, you are looking for a career that will offer you a sense of fulfillment and regular engagement. For both employers and potential employees, assessing your…
It happens to everyone. You have a colleague at work who wants things his way or the highway. Or you have a client who’s never happy. There is no escaping difficult people at work or in business. More challenging still is the fact that you’re…
Have you submitted your résumé to hundreds of jobs and gotten no response? Maybe you’ve tried networking and are disappointed in the lack of leads that ensued. There is nothing more frustrating than the rejection and indifference experienced during a job search. The following ideas may just do the trick,…
Many people find it hard to live without a routine in their job search. They do the same thing over and over, expecting different results each day, and they don’t seem intent on breaking their cycle any time soon. Routines could be the thing preventing long-term…
When seeking a new position, employees are often unaware of how much they are worth and run into trouble when deciding if they should negotiate a job offer, and if so, how aggressively? While each situation is different, there are some key questions you can…
Just for a moment, put yourself in the shoes of an employer who hires remote employees. Consider the traits you’d want in an employee who’d be working across the country and you’d possibly never have the opportunity to meet in person. What is the first quality…
Nearly every time someone says the word “respect,” a few things come to mind—namely Aretha Franklin and Rodney Dangerfield. What rarely comes to mind—but always should—is workplace relationships. Respect among colleagues is a powerful connection, and without it, things can get pretty difficult (not to…