In the technology age, people believe everything is quantity-driven. We often think that if someone has a ton of Facebook friends, it means he or she is popular. However, the presence of 500-plus connections on LinkedIn and 1,000 Facebook friends can be deceptive. Do those people…
No matter what your current position or role is, you most likely have to be a writer as well – at least in emailing effectively. Unfortunately, in today's social media world, we sometimes forget that emails contain more than 140 characters and need to be written…
Hiring team players who are self-motivated, sharp, flexible, accessible, and passionate is a top priority of many hiring managers. However, as a job seeker, it can be a bit confusing trying to figure out how to display all of these traits throughout the interview process. Being…
Let’s begin with the ideal scenario. Based on your own preparation, this is a position at an organization that you’d really like. And you’re very pleased with how the first interview went. Now, what about this second interview? Is it with the same person from…
If you're like a growing number of Americans, you might feel like your work is increasingly encroaching on your evenings and weekends and that you're regularly expected to be available outside traditional work hours. If you're finding yourself emailing late at night or working on…
Some people have all the career luck. You know the ones: They get to attend all the special conferences, give the important presentations, and land the high-profile assignments. And they never have to look for jobs—the best jobs seem to find them. How the heck do…
We often undertake a job search just when we’re feeling at our lowest: when we’ve been fired or laid off; when we’ve had a life-changing event; or when we’ve buckled under the weight of the very last straw in our current job situation. But even in…
This common interview question can feel like a smack in the face. It can catch you off guard, put you on the spot and make you feel exceedingly uncomfortable. Think about why the interviewer is asking this question. Essentially, he is saying: "Why should we…
When you have a meeting to prep for, several projects to finish, and a million emails to answer, the last thing you want to do is stop working and step away from your desk, especially for lunch. But did you know that staying glued to…
The best way to become a stand-out employee, colleague or associate varies from firm to firm and business to business. That being said, the five steps below are universally desired by working professionals and will help you succeed in all of your professional dealings. What’s…