When you started your job, you found yourself in the state of pure excitement. You would wake up early in the morning to get all dressed up and ready for work. You found it fun to clock-in early, set your daily schedule promptly, and meet…
Cutting-edge companies like Google and Pixar have been celebrated for their unconventional office spaces, which focus on fostering collaboration by bringing workers together in unplanned encounters—on strategically placed stairways, for instance, or over lunch or snacks in on-site cafeterias or snack bars. Companies of all sizes are now finding ways…
The ups and downs you’ll experience throughout your career are what will make you a stronger individual, inside and out. There will be those moments when you feel like you’re on top of your career, like receiving a job offer or a new promotion. On…
The way you brand yourself on social media vastly influences how future employers perceive you. And with 87 percent of organizations believing work culture is critical to their success, this perception is crucial in standing out and getting hired. So to help you, here are four ways…
In today’s constantly evolving job market, career changes are a common and essential part of a person’s professional development. Although it can seem a daunting task to consider changing gears and moving into a new path, there are several creative ways for you to demonstrate…
Thoreau said, “‘Tis healthy to be sick sometimes.” While it’s unlikely this 19th century author was ever downsized and left to spend hours tweaking his personal brand, crafting power statements, or hunting down hiring managers, his wisdom can be applied to those struggling through a…
Regardless of how long you’ve been in the working world, starting at a new office is always nerve-wracking. Much like the first day of school, for your first day at work you want to select the perfect outfit, avoid embarrassing errors, and make a good…
So you know all about the informational interview. You’ve met with your company’s roster of EVPs, SVPs, VPs and peer colleagues. You’re the queen of meeting new people at work and outside the company because you know the value of informationals and networking. You’re on it. Except…
For some people, walking up to a person you’ve never met and making conversation is easy as pie. Many people even enjoy that. For others, being forced to walk up to a stranger and talk about some arbitrary topic sounds worse than walking on glass.…
You’ve achieved the Holy Grail of job search – the job offer. Congratulations! You’ve worked hard, and it might be tempting to give an immediate “YES!” to that employer. However, no matter how desperate your situation might be – or how long your job search…