You 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, […]
Read MoreYou hear a lot of talk about “dream jobs.” Supposedly, every top candidate is seeking out the ideal position…and every employer has to create that role in order to compete. However, this concept has its limits. The “dream job” ideal might sound good in the abstract. But, in practice, the notion proves too narrow. To attract the best talent, […]
Read MoreEveryone wants to see themselves as the office hero. You’re fighting the good fight. You’re setting the standard for performance. To everyone around you, you represent the shining beacon of corporate excellence. That’s the version you have running in your head. But what if that’s not what everyone else sees? What if your coworkers see all those fights as petty and experience your […]
Read MoreShould you dress up for your virtual interview? To ace the process, should you break out your blazer, your tie, or your pencil skirt? Or stick with the pajama pants and Black Keys t-shirt that has made up the wardrobe for most of your other Zoom meetings? Look, we get it. Working from home can quickly […]
Read MoreThe modern world encourages a sedentary lifestyle. You go from sitting at work to sitting at home, from facing a computer to watching TV and scrolling through your phone. As a result, it’s easy to get trapped in Coach Potato Syndrome. All things considered, this might seem like a relatively minor concern. But it can have surprisingly big consequences. Not enough […]
Read MoreBalancing work and school is a difficult task, even under the best conditions. And the last year or so has been far from the best of conditions. The COVID outbreak has severely altered the job market. Now it’s almost time to find that summer job you’ve been counting on. How can you land the perfect position despite the pandemic? […]
Read MoreOf course, you think you’re listening to your employees. After all, you stand there nodding while they talk. But are you actually listening? There are ways to know for sure. It’s an important question. Not listening can alienate a large portion of your staff. One study showed that nearly two-thirds of workers (64%) consider it a major problem when their supervisors […]
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