Getting ahead is about getting the most out of your time. Before you even officially start work, you can take steps that will help you maximize the rest of your day. In this way, you can achieve success by improving your morning routine. Sustaining your momentum throughout the workday can prove difficult. One study showed […]
Read MoreTime for work! Are you mentally prepared? Creating the right mindset can improve your performance and lead to a happier work experience. Sometimes, a little pep-talk can set the stage for a great day. Here are ten positive affirmations that will prepare you for every aspect of your job: I love my job. Get in […]
Read MoreThe pandemic drove a massive increase in the number of people who worked at least part of their schedule from home. By the end of 2020, nearly three-quarters of workers (71%) had a remote component to their routine. This was more than three times the rate seen in pre-COVID days. Of course, not all these people will […]
Read MorePyramid schemes. MLM fantasies. Day trading in Dogecoin. Not getting ahead with your get-rich-quick schemes? Why not find a job that will bring you the money you need to thrive? It might be easier than you think to find a lucrative career. Sure, most high-paying positions require specialized skills. But once you invest the time and resources […]
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard it dozens of times over your academic career: “you need to get ready for the real world.” Well, the real world is here. And you’ve got to get ready to transition from college to the full-time job you’ve been preparing all your life for. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. About 4 million students graduate college […]
Read MoreThe interviewer finishes their question and looks expectantly at you. You’re sure if you can say the perfect thing, you’ll land the job—your brain freezes. You feel panic rising. Can you think of the exact words that will score you this position? Don’t fall into the “perfect answer” trap. Yes, you want to give great answers. […]
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 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 MoreOutside of unbearably dangerous jobs and some science-fiction scenarios, you don’t want your company staffed completely by robots. You want a team of breathing, feeling humans…people ready to use their experience and innovation to solve your stickiest business problems. In other words, algorithms will only get you so far. You also need original, outside-the-box solutions as well. That means […]
Read MoreWhen you’re in school, your grade point average seems like a big deal. In the professional world, not so much. For some situations, it makes sense to boast about your GPA. For others, it not only wastes resume space, but it can also actively work against you. So how do you know when it’s important to include GPA, especially when applying […]
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