Unfortunately, gossip is a part of most offices. Whether it’s casual stuff or more damaging material, office gossip can quickly become all-consuming and can actually end up hurting your career. But while you don’t want to get caught up in the drama of your workplace, you also…
If you're interested in using social media to find your next job, start with the right tools. Hashtags are one of the easiest resources to use to find job listings and openings. First, What is a Hashtag? If you've noticed tweets that have a "#" followed…
With the 2014 Winter Olympics launching in Sochi, Russia, in just a couple of weeks, it’s again time to be impressed by the incredible discipline, focus, and persistence of the world’s best athletes. I’m a firm believer that even the non-athletes among us can learn…
Networking is an essential part of career growth, but it can also be scary. People are busier than ever, so you may feel that you’re a burden when you try to connect with another industry professional. If you’re looking to get some advice via e-mail from…
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…
A great resume is the first opportunity you have to make an impression on a hiring manager or a recruiter. And it’s important to make a great first impression. The average recruiter spends mere seconds scanning your resume so you need to make yourself stand…
For some time now, individuals, products and companies have been realizing the benefits of using social media to catapult themselves into the limelight. For most modern consumers, their phone, tablet or laptop is never more than a few feet away – so what better way…
Throughout your career, there will be moments when you’re 100 percent positive about yourself, and then there will be times when you doubt everything you’ve ever known about your career. As a job seeker, you need to have self confidence because it’s key landing interviews…
Want to make a great first impression on your first day of work? Then you must put yourself in your new manager’s shoes. The perspective you have as a new employee can be very different than that of your manager’s. While on the first day you want…
In this Age of Information, connecting with people has been easier than ever, thanks to technology. Technology like smartphones and tablets are making it convenient for some job seekers to find the job of their dreams. But for others, they feel that technology isn’t helping…