When you think about a Fortune 500 company, you probably picture thousands of employees located in a gigantic headquarters. And while many Fortune 500 employees do work out of an office, the rising popularity of remote work means that more and more employees get to work right from their homes. Recently, FlexJobs compiled a list of Fortune […]
Knowing where you stand in terms of compensation compared to your coworkers can help you understand your value to the company, whether or not it’s time to ask for a raise, and if you should potentially be looking for a new gig. It can be quite tricky to figure out how your salary stacks up, […]
It happens to most of us. Somewhere between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day–at least on days when you’re not active–all your energy and drive disappears. At first, it hits you like a mini wave. You start to yawn a little bit, and your brain goes elsewhere, then all of a sudden your eyes […]
No one is born a natural networker. But when you think about someone you’ve met networking who impressed you, I’d challenge you to consider what you talked about. The best networkers view connecting as part and parcel to life: not just something they do when they need a job or a favor. To up your game as […]
We’ve all read about what not to include in a resume. After all, one of Glassdoor’s most popular articles “21 Words to Never Include In Your Resume”is bookmarked even by our staffers who want to gut-check before making resume faux pas. However, it’s time to talk about what works should be included in your resume. Diction or word […]
Many people reach a point in their careers when they decide they’d like more responsibility. Becoming a manager can be an excellent way for professionals to advance their career development and even earn more money. Managers are responsible for coordinating and overseeing many company projects and everyday tasks. That makes their position a unique one within the company – one […]
You probably know someone who knows someone who landed a great gig by working with a recruiting agency or professional headhunter. Maybe you’ve picked up the phone to a recruIter’s call for a reference on one of your former employees or coworkers. Maybe you’ve considered applying to a job listing through a recruiting agency. But at the end […]
Finding out you’ve been passed over for a promotion can come with a host of emotions, from anger to resentment to feeling unappreciated. Yes, it stings. But while your first reaction to being passed over may be to fire off your resume and show your boss what they missed out on, doing so may mean […]
It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. You’ve spent weeks perfecting your resume and crafting the perfect cover letter, and you’re finally ready to submit your application for your dream job. But when you scan the company’s careers page, panic starts pouring over you. The job you wanted to apply for is no longer […]
When you have long-term career goals, job-hunting is more than a matter of making a slightly higher salary or having a slightly shorter commute. It’s about finding the role that will help you grow, whether it’s taking on new responsibilities, learning and applying new skills, or entering entirely new fields. With that in mind, job-hunting […]