Employers don’t get much information about job candidates when they make a hiring decision. They’ll take any data they can find. That’s what makes references so important. Your former employer can confirm pertinent resume information and give an idea...
Job interviews can be lonely endeavors. You sit alone on one side of a table (or solo in front of your computer) while a panel of strangers quizzes you on your professional history. Who wouldn’t want a friend around when the “what’s your biggest...
You can’t always wait for an opportunity to find you. Building a career means creating your own chances for advancement. That way, you can break out of your daily routine and take your professional development to the next level. Timing makes a difference....
Communication is the key to a healthy career. But it’s not enough to build that skill in a general sense. It’s also crucial to target your efforts to the most effective places. By mastering the art of talking to the leaders in your workplace, you unlock the door to...
The back-to-school season is approaching. Are you ready for that shock to your work/life balance? Properly preparing for the new school year can save working parents a lot of stress and heartache. It’s an especially important topic this year. We generally talk about...