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Sure, your job is fine. But between the endless (pointless) meetings on your schedule, your mile-long to-do list, and Nancy from Finance constantly on your tail, would you really say you love it? Well, we believe that, with just a few simple changes, you most definitely can. This…

You swear you’ve been doing everything right in your job search. You’ve applied for every job you could find online, but for some reason, nobody has been calling back. You start to feel nervous and try to come up with excuses to rationalize your shortcomings.  The job market–that…

A lot is being made of building a personal brand lately. And no matter the circle, it really is a good idea to have a clearly defined personal brand. This is especially true if you are in the midst of growing your career, or finding…

Managers are always looking for the best of the best in their employees. They want to have rockstar employees on their teams who value accountability, excellence, professionalism, and above all — have a passion for what they do.  Although every manager may have their own…

Asking to be paid more money is a sensitive and awkward conversation for most people. However, if you are not willing to ask for more, why should your manager offer? These tips will help you build the case to get a raise and have a plan to…

In an increasingly competitive business world, networking reigns supreme as a tool for career advancement.  Every person you meet today could be considered a potential connection. If you’re a college student or entry-level job seeker, the phrase “it’s all about who you know” is more true than…

We all look at the world through the lenses of our own unique history and current situation. And for the job seeker, often the current urgency of obtaining a new position colors how everything around us is viewed. On a basic level, it’s quite understandable as…

Are you frustrated with your current role or job? If so, there’s really no excuse for staying dissatisfied. It’s time to take matters into your own hands.  The key is finding ways to make opportunities for yourself. Very rarely does a new job or great…

Although you can’t exactly get inside the head of a hiring manager, you can gain some insight about some of the things they look for during a job interview.  Did you know that within 90 seconds of a job interview, the interviewer has already formed their…

Is your resume like a pane of glass – where the recruiter looks right past you to see somebody else? Or instead, does your resume reflect your skills, qualifications and employment potential – like a mirror? Do yourself a huge favor: in just a few minutes…