Studies show that 70% of Americans are not happy at their current jobs. Companies are giving more and more perks such as casual Fridays, flexible work days or free lunches to make their employees happier so that they can be more productive. However, even these perks…
As we all know, this world of awesome technology lets us connect with people in so many different ways–and it’s wonderful. But this also means we are a lot more exposed in everything we do online. Sometimes we forget that our online footprint is like…
When you are looking for a new job, don't allow yourself to be undermined by your preconceived ideas or by the advice of well-meaning but uninformed friends and colleagues. An effective job hunt requires up-to-date knowledge about how employers go about looking for talent, plus insight into…
If you’re getting plenty of job interviews without any job offers, it’s time to think about what could be going wrong. Since you’re making it past the initial screening, the problem is unlikely to be your résumé or cover letter. That means that it could be your…
It’s easy to be just another straw in the haystack when applying for jobs. Many employers have hundreds, if not thousands, of applicants for each job they post. If the applicant crawler system doesn’t weed you out initially, the HR reps are still looking at dozens…
There are hundreds of questions interviewers can ask potential employees… but there’s one interview question you could be answering in a way that is costing you the job – and you don’t even know it! So, what’s this one question? It’s different for every person—and…
Despite all the evidence to the contrary, many still believe a solid resume is enough to get them a job… or at least an interview, which can lead to a job. Here’s the problem with that thinking - if your resume delivery process is completely…
The intersection of work and relaxation is a common area of interest in many of our lives, from hitting the gym for a quick mid-day work out to simply taking a walk. And because it’s the first day of Spring (finally), we wanted to help…
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…
Email has revolutionized the way we communicate at work, bringing us a long way from the days of mimeographed memos or stenography. But it has also introduced a whole new array of annoyances into the workplace – some of which you might be guilty of yourself.…