Compare your career to a stock investment. They share many traits in common. You commit resources to the endeavor and hope for #totheMoon-style upside. Of course, stock trading can become a risky undertaking. That shouldn’t be true with professional development. By using the right techniques, you can set yourself up for a massive return on your investment. Here are some […]
Read MoreEver hear the expression “perfect is the enemy of good?” It applies as much to hiring as to any other field. Finding the “perfect” candidate for your open position might be impossible. What’s more, holding out for the ideal applicant could cause you to miss out on excellent options. While you conduct a futile quest for someone that checks […]
Read MoreYou pride yourself as a go-getter. You make your own opportunities, your own luck. However, that’s not always the way careers unfold. Sometimes, the best chances to advance come when you least expect them. That doesn’t mean the universe is random or that you should surrender to the vagaries of chance. You […]
Read MoreJob interviews can often drift into unexpected territory. HR managers come up with creative ways to determine whether to hire you. They will ask you hypotheticals, make you solve puzzles, quiz you about your junior-high days – anything to get a read on your experience and work habits. But then, in the middle of all this, interviewers can also […]
Read MoreRemember the “cool kids” table in junior high? The people there reached the peak of tween perfection. They showed you how to dress, how to act, and how to talk. Well, corporations have a “cool kids” table too. It consists of the firms with the most innovative benefits and employee retention strategies. As a result, they can attract the […]
Read MoreThinking about a new job? Well, you clicked on this headline, didn’t you? Obviously, you’ve started to consider a career change. Don’t feel bad about wanting to drop your current employer. There are plenty of reasons to desire a career shift. Changes in your personal life, a craving for a new challenge, or new dynamics in the overall job market can all encourage a roving […]
Read MoreYou strive for success every day. But what does that mean? Does it mean that you achieve your goals at the expense of everyone else? Or does it mean that you contribute to a larger success, helping others accomplish their objectives as well? Ultimately, you’ll reach higher levels of fulfillment if you use the second […]
Read MoreWith sites like Indeed and Glassdoor, the job-search process has largely gone online. This has its benefits, but it also comes with a downside. This digitizing makes the recruiting process resemble that other desperate internet-based human-matching activity: online dating. The parallels are hard to miss. As an employer, you’re looking for someone who has the traits you desire. You might be looking […]
Read MoreFor an introvert, job interviews become a special kind of torture. You spend your entire social life avoiding chatty situations. Now, your career prospects depend on your ability to make small talk. We know the feeling. You’d rather be watching TV, or reading a book, or playing a video game. You get nervous when it’s your turn to order at a restaurant. You’d rather wait […]
Read MoreYou’ve heard it before: it’s not about the money; it’s about what the money can buy. Sure, you want your job to inspire you and to make a positive impact on the world. But you also want a career that will let you buy a sweet ride. What career will let you afford your dream car? Well, […]
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