Category: Career
What Your Freelance Fantasy Says About You & Your Job
Freelancers have it easy. They don’t have a boss, they don’t have set hours and they only have to commute if they feel like it. That’s the fantasy anyway. Images accompanying articles about working as a freelance invariably involve someone in a beautiful setting, quietly contemplating the fruits of theirRead More
10 Ways to Solve Your Problem
Some problems just won’t go away. No matter what we try, they are like the Energizer Bunny: They keep going and going and going! The good news is that there just may be a way to resolve that problem once and for all. In fact there may be many solutions.Read More
Why Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]
Although some may overlook it, classifying someone as either an employee or a contract worker matters for both businesses owners and employees. Businesses can face issues with the IRS for improper employee classification, and employees may be getting the short end of the employment stick if they are improperly classifiedRead More
4 Tips for Professional Growth
Almost every individual desires to advance in their professional career. However, it is easier said than done. Career growth means higher levels of dedication, patience and confidence. If someone lacks in these areas, the first thing to do is overcome them. Some people believe that switching to a different jobRead More
How to Find Work-Life Balance with Moderation
Almost everything from coffee, red wine and even desserts can be good for us, if we indulge in moderation. Moderation, or the act of being balanced mentally and emotionally at work, can also bring us great results. Working day and night may bring great financial rewards and career success, butRead More
5 Ways to Write a Better Resume
As the job market and jobs themselves are evolving, it’s important to remember that resumes evolve along with them. While the resume has always played an important role, there are also new trends to which we must pay attention. If you want to write a resume that will help youRead More
5 Essential Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
There are many things you should probably never ask at a job interview, like if they have a drug testing policy, do background checks or how many sick days you get. But there are also some questions that might help you find out a little more about the job you’reRead More
Is an MBA Still Worth it? 4 Ways It Helps
It used to be a given that getting an MBA degree was a sure way to also gain access to the executive suite. But times have certainly changed in recent years, and while an MBA is still an asset, it no longer has the cachet that it once claimed inRead More