Hunting for a job is never an easy process. Very few people have the natural networking and charisma necessary to make an effortless first impression and snag a job in a single meeting. Most people have to work for it. Thankfully, with a few new…
How are you seeing the new year? Is it a time of dread, highlighting the ever-greater length of your job search? Or do you see it as a time for unleashing your potential in new ways? Moving into 2014 can be an opportunity to step…
Just about every job seeker can tell this story: They apply for the perfect job opening. And then they wait. And wait. They never hear from the company. An organization may want to hire, and may post open positions, but that doesn’t mean it’s in…
Holiday movies are the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. From Home Alone to the Grinch to Elf, we all have our favorite holiday movies. While you’ve probably watched these movies hundreds of times, you may not have thought about them in terms of your professional life.…
How are you seeing the new year? Is it a time of dread, highlighting the ever-greater length of your job search? Or do you see it as a time for unleashing your potential in new ways? Moving into 2014 can be an opportunity to step…
How do you survive in a job you hate? All of us have been there at some point. Out of necessity, you are stuck in a job that is unbearable – and as a result, you hate life. This is all-too-common in the U.S., where…
Grumpy about having to work during the holidays when you'd rather be at home by the fireplace and Christmas tree? Don't despair – there are plenty of things to enjoy about being at work around the holidays. No, really. Here are seven of them. 1. Working when…
Have you gone a little too rigid? The formalities of the professional world may leave you stuck in a web of thoughtlessness. Personalized and thoughtful professional habits seem to have fallen by the wayside since the digital technology takeover. The fast-paced nature of our workplaces…
Does this sound familiar to your job search…You start out with a pretty clear idea of what type of job you want. A few weeks go by with no bites on your resume, so you apply to a few more jobs. A couple more weeks…
With many of us preparing for holiday vacations, it can be difficult to stay focused at work. To help you stay focused at work during the holidays this year, here are some tips to boost your productivity. Prioritize - Being able to know what assignments need to…