You’ve made it past the #Résumé Robots and the scrutinous eyes of the recruiter to land an in-person interview. This is your chance — perhaps your one shot — to wow the hiring manager and stand out from the competition. Nailing a job interview is all about preparation, but where do you start? We collaborated with […]
In Today’s “Always On” Economy, #Work-Life Balance is Becoming an Increasingly Precious Commodity for #JobSeekers and #Employees alike. But when it comes to achieving this balance, who is responsible for making it happen? Are your employees tasked with separating work from the rest of their commitments? Or, instead, does the onus of flexibility fall on company […]
When we talk about “Business Books,” we’re typically referring to works of Nonfiction. But if you’re looking to learn about #Leadership, #Entrepreneurship, or #CareerDevelopment, there’s no reason to limit your browsing to one section of the bookstore. Some of the most memorable and inspiring lessons on these topics come from fiction. Think tales of a failed […]
Your 20s are a time of discovery. You figure out who you are, what you want, and how to make it happen. The habits you establish during this time tend to stick and become the foundation of your adult life. Establishing positive ones can be the difference between success and failure. Develop habits in your 20s […]
We all have a General Idea of What to #Eat to stay Lean & #Healthy, but Certain Foods can Help Give your Brain & #Body a Boost by Helping to Narrow Focus, Improve Memory, Relieve #Stress, and Reduce #Fatigue. […]
In an effort to ascertain which talents are worth the investment, one Quora reader posed the question: What are the hardest and most useful skills to learn? We’ve highlighted our favorite takeaways. The Best Things in Life may be Free, but that doesn’t mean they won’t take time, sweat, and perseverance to acquire. That’s especially the case […]
While some still Insist on Sticking with Pencil & Paper to Keep Track of their Daily #Tasks, many Harried #Professionals are Turning to #Productivity #Apps to Help #Manage Everything from Huge #Projects & Deadlines to the Little Things they Need to get Done. Productivity apps are in huge demand; accordingly, people keep creating them. What’s […]
Most of us know how nerve-wracking it can be to lead a presentation at work. There are the nightmares beforehand about showing up naked to the conference room; the shaky legs and sweaty palms during the actual meeting; and the rumination afterward over your performance. “Better Call Saul” character Jimmy McGill gives himself a pep […]
The Tough Truth for #Job Seekers, she says: Even if you Play all of your Best Cards, Chances are you will be Stopped at the Gate at Least 50% of the Time. But it’s essential to keep plugging beyond simply sending your résumé through an automated website or via email. “If you do nothing, nothing […]
Death in the #Workplace is an Especially Awkward Manifestation of Our Society’s General Discomfort with Grief. “When we’re in a properly functioning workplace, we have boundaries between ourselves and others in the way we dress, in the way we speak to each other and in the way we behave,” says Smith. “For example, when people […]