Many things can set you off at work, from a boss's poor feedback on an assignment to a bad performance review. Perhaps you’ve received information that the company is not doing well and to expect a bad turn or even a layoff. It’s important to…
Last year a survey was released that revealed something provocative about the American lunch hour: It doesn’t exist. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they take 30 minutes or less to break for lunch. And 71% of survey-takers said that they either work or socialize during that…
The new year brings motivation to start a new professional chapter. For some, it may be the pursuit of the first “real job” after graduating college (and taking a little time to travel, sleep on a few couches and so on). For others, it may…
You’ve done your best to impress the hiring manager and all of that hard work has paid off in the form of an offer letter! Many job seekers think that all of the hard work is past them once they have received an offer. This…
We've all heard that getting fit is hard work and a long journey – a marathon, not a race. This arduous journey can also used to describe job search and career change. The good thing is, despite the time, patience, and hard work required to…
The peer interview is one of the best ways to capture the essence of a potential employer without actually working there. While you’ll probably be most cognizant of the interaction with your potential boss or hiring manager, interviewing a peer can often shed a lot…
The question of when and where to say “no” at work should be considered carefully. Prepare for the occasion when you might need the courage to say “no” to a particular request in advance. This is necessary especially when you are young and starting out,…
“I’m not here to make friends.”You’ve probably encountered at least one person in the office who holds this ideology when it comes to work. Hey, some people are just there to clock in their hours and get out. But did you know that making friends…
Wake up everyone, it’s 2015! This is the year you’re going to accomplish big things in your career, prosper in your personal life, and be the happiest and healthiest you’ve ever been. Of course, great things don’t just happen—you make them happen. But since it…
It doesn’t matter how much work experience you have, or how many interviews you’ve knocked out of the park—job hunting is bound to make even the most confident candidates feel insecure. And because so many factors are out of your control it’s no wonder many people…