“be Better” Tips for Everyone
A guide to navigating your career in the midst of a recession
By Elizabeth Segran – FastCo. With a recession looming on the horizon, many workers are worried that their career will be derailed by a financial crisis. I know how they feel. I left grad school in the wake of the Great Recession with the hope of becoming a professor of Indian literature, but the job…
Read MoreThank You Email After Interview: Examples, Dos, and Don’ts
By Isabel Thottam – Resumeway Did you know that sending a thank you email after an interview can make or break your chances of getting a job? Most HR managers agree that receiving a thank you email after an interview helps them make the final decision. Although some may say that this does not affect…
Read MoreThe 7 Hardest Interview Questions with Answers
By Lillian Childress-Resumeway Job interviews are stressful, even for the most qualified and experienced candidates. After all, you only have a few minutes to make a great impression that will determine the course of your career. This is often made even worse by the problematic questions interviewers tend to ask. The best way to overcome…
Read MoreHow to build good relationships with recruiters
By Francesca Hooper – Inspiring Interns You may think of recruiters as bodiless voices at the end of the line, pestering you about vague job opportunities but if you’re serious about job-seeking, you’d be wrong. Staffing recruiters not only help with the newest job leads but they offer tips on how to improve your chances.…
Read MoreHow to make a good impression in a video conference
By Samantha Chan – Human Resources Online Half of the globe has been caught up in the coronavirus pandemic, and working from home is becoming the new normal. Three beauty experts – founder and editor of The Joye, Paula Joye; DJ, presenter and beauty expert Lillian Ahenkan; and make-up artist and author of Making It Up, Nicole…
Read More3 ways to stand out to your boss as your office goes fully remote, according to a styling expert
By Jackie Terribile – Ladders “It’s great to see you and keep up the good work,” Michele’s boss said to her as she waved. Michele could see a cat run across the back of her boss’s chair. Suddenly her screen went black. Michele works in Seattle; it’s been two weeks since she started working remotely.…
Read More10 Signs You May Be Ready for a Career Change
By Lindsay Pietroluongo – Elegant Themes There are all sorts of reasons, both positive and negative, for considering a career change. Maybe you’re still at the company that hired you fresh out of college, and even though you’ve enjoyed your time there, you’re curious about what else is out there. Or, maybe you’ve been miserable…
Read MoreFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Signed
PRESIDENT SIGNS CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PACKAGE PROVIDING EXPANSION OF FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT PLUS NEW SICK LEAVE MANDATES BILL INCLUDES CAPS AND COMPENSATORY TAX CREDITS FOR SMALL/MIDSIZE BUSINESS The President signed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (“FFCRA”) providing for Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion and Emergency Paid Sick Leave, which shall take effect…
Read More4 Soft Skills You Need to Improve Your Career
By Syed Balkhi – Entrepreneur Many professionals focus on developing their hard skills in order to improve and advance their careers. While hard skills are important, organizations today are looking for professionals that possess strong soft skills. After all, even if you’re the best at coding, you won’t be able to advance your career if you…
Read MoreWhat This Handshake Executive Says Is Essential For Building Your Own Career
By Andy Molinsky – Forbes When Handshake executive Christine Cruzvergara was graduating college, she knew she was interested in education—and perhaps working in a student affairs office at a university. At the time, she never knew this passion for students and education would lead her to become the VP of Higher Education and Student Success at…
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