The thing about making a career change is that, eventually, you have to tell everyone. It might be something you want to put off for a while, but actually, you’re better off telling people sooner rather than later. After all, the sooner your contacts know,…
Being a job seeker is tough. You find yourself applying and interviewing for jobs that you think would be perfect for you, only to be left with no offer or honest explanation for why you were not selected. There are many reasons why you are not…
If you’re starting a job search in 2015 and haven’t been on the market for a while, you might be surprised by how the job market and typical hiring processes have changed in the last five to 10 years. Part of this is a function…
In today’s competitive job market, it is so important that you keep learning and growing. But, you know what, time is scarce. It is hard enough to get the job done each day let alone plan for the next step in your career. But, if your…
These days, technology makes it easy to do multiple tasks at once – or so we thought. You may think you’re accomplishing a lot when you’re talking on the phone with a client while simultaneously g-chating with your co-workers and updating your Facebook status; however, it turns…
You get to an event filled with impressive people you normally don’t have the chance to speak with. You’d like to pick their brains and maybe even arrange a coffee meeting to discuss ideas. The only problem is you’ve never met any of these people before,…
Just like any relationship, jobs have their ups and downs. When you first join, there’s the honeymoon period when everything is new and exciting. Soon after, you get into a groove and feel pretty good about the relationship. And occasionally, you’ll also fall into a…
When looking for a new job, it’s easy to jump at the first good paycheck. However, monetary compensation is certainly not everything when it comes to your everyday employment. In fact, because your job affects every aspect of your life, there are several things to…
You spent months searching for a new job, and now the dream finally came true: You landed an awesome gig. But now comes phase two of landing the job: Getting settled into your new role. The first couple months working somewhere new can be exciting,…
A common suggestion when it comes to updating your resume is to focus on accomplishments instead of duties. But what kind of accomplishments should you select? And what if your job doesn’t lend itself to easily documented successes? Here are a few tips to help you…