The interview is winding down. You’re feeling pretty good about the conversation so far and then it happens, “Do you have any questions for me?” they ask. Oh the phrase that can strike terror in heart of interviewees! If you’ve done your research, there are a…
Looking for a job is one of the most frustrating and anxiety-producing experiences that we have in our adult lives, especially if the search stretches on longer than anticipated. If you're one of the many people who is finding that your search is taking months longer…
Whether you’re at your first job fresh out of college or on your fifth career change, everyone worries about how well they will get along with co-workers. Sometimes you really hit it off and stay friends forever, even well after you’ve left the job; other times you…
These days, the term “branding” doesn’t just apply to businesses. With a tell-all Facebook profile and a, shall we say, “dynamic” Twitter feed, you’ve got your own brand, too. It can be a real hazard when job hunting if your presence is focused more on…
Imagine walking up on stage in front of a packed house with an objective to make strangers laugh. For most people, this proposition sounds terrifying. For a comedian, it is just another Wednesday night. Comedians are a rare breed of individual, often working odd jobs…
Starting something new… whether it’s a career, a job search, a new year’s resolution, for example… can be one of the hardest things in the world. And for the big projects in life—figuring out your future, applying to school, making a career choice—it feels next…
Throughout your career, you will participate in many, many job interviews. In all of these interviews, there are a few questions you will hear time and time again. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why should we hire you? Even though these questions are…
Now is the time when the rubber hits the road for all those new year's resolutions. If you have promised yourself you'll start a new job search or re-energize one that has stalled, then the best chance you have for seeing it through to a successful…
A reminder just went off on your smartphone for a meeting you totally forgot about — and it begins in 15 minutes. Now you only have a few minutes to prepare and you feel clueless of where to even start. Hundreds of questions start flooding…
There’s only one thing that’s in control of your career this year and that would be you. Whether or not 2013 was your year, 2014 is your chance to shine even brighter in your career. This is your opportunity to determine the path of your career…