Category: Career
5 Tips to Make Your Editor’s Life Easier
Freelance writing can be a tough career track to follow. In addition to seeking out work, a successful journalist, copywriter, or blogger has a list of expectations they must excel at, from creating clean prose to meeting deadlines to pitching creative new ideas. In today’s business world, more and moreRead More
Freelance vs. Permanent Employees: What to Choose?
“To freelance or to work full-time?” The question is simple, the answer not so much. Should you swap your current job for a high-paying career online? It depends; many people prefer stability and constancy. That is a fixed salary, a precise schedule, a working environment. Those who would rather notRead More
Good Riddance: How to Know When it’s Time to Change Jobs
Everyone’s been there: that point in your career when you dread waking up in the morning to go to work. You’d give anything to just go home, hang out with the family, whatever — just as long as you don’t have to work. But wait — haven’t you heard thatRead More
10 Easy Ways to Increase Your Job Satisfaction
What is it that makes a job satisfying? People differ on what they seek from work. For some, doing work that you love for an organization that you believe in is paramount, and purpose and meaning override all thoughts of income or even profession. Think, for instance, of those whoRead More
4 Strategies for Writing a Cover Letter that Persuades, Compels, and Positions
Writing the perfect cover letter that screams “call me” takes practice — a lot of practice. After having reviewed and written tens of thousands of resumes and cover letters, I can verify that for the right candidate a well-written resume and cover letter could open a world of opportunities. Unfortunately,Read More
Why Sleeping at Work Can Help Your Career
Up until now, it’s been something you do in secret. Instead of heading off to lunch with everyone else, you’ll lock your office door, turn off the light and go sleeping at work. Or you’ll head out to your car and do your best to curl up and doze offRead More
Why Online Degrees Open Interview Doors Faster Than Traditional Ones
As online universities gain clout and prove their capabilities, even the most old-fashioned employers are opening up to candidates with an online degree. In fact, many of today’s employers are more likely to choose candidates with an online degree as opposed to a traditional one. Here are some of theRead More
How to Build Your Resume Before Graduation
Ever wondered about the competition you’ll face in the job market after graduation? Why would an employer pick you over others? Yes, you might be taking multiple courses and getting good grades. But without experience, you won’t be increasing your chances of being hired. Is there any way to boostRead More