Category: Career
How to Keep Up with the Daily Grind
If your work gets you down and you feel what you’re doing every day is beneath you, how do you keep up with the daily grind? I’ve been there. I was an intern working at a job that didn’t feel like it was contributing to the world’s wellbeing as muchRead More
How to Make a Career Change
“What am I truly good at? What do I enjoy doing?” These are questions that many middle-aged adults wonder on a regular basis when they are unhappy with their current careers. In today’s society, it is not uncommon for individuals who want to go through a career change even thoughRead More
3 Ways to Improve your Employability as a Recent Grad
So you’ve just graduated from college, and you’re either looking for full-time work or you’ve found a job that’s far from your dream job. Either way, the development of your career will happen in small steps and giant leaps. Though it’ll all seem incredibly slow, understand that Rome was notRead More
How to Answer “Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?”
I’m sure you’ve been asked this question at an interview at some point in your life. Coming straight from the ‘stock questions to ask interview candidates’ manual, the “Where do you see yourself” question sits neatly alongside “What’s your greatest weakness?” and “How would you deal with a difficult situation?”Read More
Employed? Your Job Search Isn’t Over Yet
There once was a time when the job search was a rare circumstance. Professionals landed jobs with big-time companies straight out of college, polished industry skills by climbing the ranks within those companies, and eventually retired from the same companies after sitting pretty in corner offices. My, how times haveRead More
Where to Research for Your Salary Negotiation
When it comes to negotiations, the side that does the most research and preparation is the side that usually wins. Being able to justify your salary negotiation request with reputable data can mean the difference between a $5,000 raise and a $10,000 raise. Many people turn to a variety ofRead More
How to Find a Career Field You’re Truly Passionate About
It’s no secret that people who are truly passionate about their line of work tend to achieve more long term success than those who simply go where they believe their talents lie. They are more motivated to muscle through obstacles and take the risks they need to in order toRead More
5 Tips to Successfully Work Outside the Office
With increasing commute times and fuel costs, more and more people are considering the idea of working from home. The advances in computer technology have made this an option for many because of instant connections. You can stay connected with work so much more than just by phone these days.Read More