In the time it takes to pull up to a drive-thru window and order a large fry, we Millennials want to go from intern to CEO. We’ve got places to go and success to obtain. The ambitious gear needs to be in overdrive to get…
If you’ve ever heard anyone say that job hunting is like a full time job, they’re not lying. The process of finding and applying for the perfect opportunity is nearly as time consuming as actually working the job when you get it. So if you’re busy, how…
Have you been feeling disconnected from your job recently? Maybe it’s the buildup of resentment, boredom, anger, exhaustion, or stress. Your job–like any relationship–can put you through a variety of experiences and emotions that leave you feeling a little out of touch. It’s really no…
Flexible work is all the rage lately, with employers allowing, or even encouraging workers to telecommute, shift hours, split shifts or share jobs. Benefits for employers and workers are widely documented. Employers benefit when employees work hours and times when they can get the most done.…
Quite simply, proper office etiquette refers to an unwritten code employees should follow in order to be successful in the workplace. It’s a set of norms widely accepted as appropriate behavior. Office etiquette may include having good manners and being courteous of others, as well as…
Whether you’re content in your current position or job seeking now, having an accurate and professional social presence will allow you to develop your brand, get the attention of prospective employers and maintain your reputation within your industry. Here’s how, in five steps, you can…
Many job seekers miss the one step that can land them an interview and the job they’re applying for. Sure, they send in their resume or application – they may even send the additional information requested – but many of the unemployed simply fail to…
You’re looking for a new job, and you discover an amazing opportunity. The job looks like a great fit with your career direction and you want to be part of the team. One thing is holding you back, though: you don’t think you’re qualified. What if…
Do you associate networking with shameless self-promotion and ‘more = more’? Does that make your stomach turn? Networking has a bad reputation as a forum for superficial small talk. Yet real networking is about establishing mutually beneficial, lasting connections, one person at a time. And with my modern…
Virtually every career advisor will say you should arrive 10 to 20 minutes early to an interview to prove you can keep an appointment, have time to fill out paperwork, wipe that bit of cream cheese off your lip, fix your hair and all kinds…