You’ve had that project highlighted on your to-do list for weeks—or months—but something keeps getting in the way of you checking it off your list. There’s a bottleneck in the process, and it’s one of your colleagues. No matter where you work or what you do,…
Are you ready to make 2015 the best year for your career? If so, it might be time to refresh your personal brand. Refreshing your personal brand will make you feel more confident about your career, discover new opportunities, and get noticed by employers. By refreshing your…
When you’re putting together a résumé, you might find yourself looking for ways to disguise a spotty job history, get around résumé-screening software or even avoid showing your age. And if you go looking for help, you might be encouraged to employ some résumé “tricks”…
Most of us approach networking with one goal: meet and connect with other like-minded people while expanding our network. However, there’s clearly more hidden beneath the surface of a valuable networking opportunity. Sometimes, much more… like a mentor relationship, a connection to an employer on your…
Work is a funny thing when you think about it. You study and train so you can land a job in a building full of strangers. You do tasks all day long that you wouldn’t normally do. Frequently it feels like you have to be there,…
You’ve landed the interview of your dreams. It’s for a remote job that pays more than you ever thought you could make working part-time. The interview is over Skype and you’re petrified. Of course, you’ll try to look natural and you’ll rehearse what you should say. But what…
Confidence is something that everyone strives for at work and in life. Yet, as much as it’s something many of us endeavor to get, there are also a lot of misconceptions or myths surrounding confidence. And if you start to believe these myths, you can…
We all know that job interviews are stressful. Hiring managers and recruiters can understand a little bit of anxiety and some stress, but being too stressful can prevent showing your true nature and professionalism. As a result, you may end up not getting the offer. Also,…
If you’re in the market for a new career opportunity this year, you’re probably getting advice about your job search from a lot of different sources. Whether it’s from family, friends, or that lady at your gym who made a switch recently, it seems like everyone…
Two weeks into the new year, perhaps this is the time to dust off your networking shoes and get out on the dance floor! Most of us know that networking can be the most important tool to help you increase you income and generate new career opportunities. Thoughtful networkers…