• How to Relax When You Can't Take a Vacation
    Americans need to start figuring out how to relax when they can’t take a vacation. Whatever the reasons, if you're one of the millions of Americans who can’t take a vacation, here’s how you can relax with the time you have.
  • How to Optimize Your Job Posting
    How to optimize a job posting simply hasn’t been top-of-mind for many businesses, mainly because it hasn’t needed to be. Companies that want to make sure they make the cut can use a combination of smart keywords, savvy SEO, and solid writing to optimize job postings, drawing more attention and mo...
  • How to Make Sure the Recruiter Knows You're a Good Culture Fit During an Interview
    If you ask any recruiter or hiring manager the traits they look for in a candidate during the interview process, chances are they'll include cultural fit as one of the top qualities they seek. So, you really want the job and feel you would be an asset to the company. How do you go about demonstra...
  • 7 Ways to Let Your Employees Know You're Thankful for Them This Week
    There are many simple, low-cost ways employers can contribute to an employee's sense of intrinsic motivation. The key is to consistently find ways to genuinely express that an employee's work is important and appreciated. It has to feel natural, not forced or cheesy, so experiment with options th...
  • How to Stay Focused at Work
    We all know we should stay focused at work, but distractions are an ever-present danger of the modern office. Diversions drain our focus because they are designed to prime our brains. Luckily, understanding a bit about how our brains work is the best tool for learning how to maintain focus on the...
  • Are You Providing Your Employees Meaningful Advancement Opportunities?
    Businesses seeing a revolving door of employees or a drop in productivity quickly notice the costs. It could be employees are feeling stunted in their careers. Even if you do offer consistent raises and new job titles, consider—are you actually providing meaningful work to go along with these pro...
  • Career Advice I Wish I had Known 10 Years Ago
    Everyone’s career has peaks and valleys, and we all have times when we ask ourselves, “What if?” or “Is this all there is?” During a career crisis, it’s easy to look jealously at colleagues who seem to have it all figured out—but the truth is, behind every successful professional lies a path of t...
  • How Building a Personal Brand Can Land You Your Dream Job
    Experts warn you can't succeed in today's job market without a personal brand—and it's crucial to curate it carefully. But what exactly is a personal brand? How do you create one? Find out.
  • Getting Inside the Minds of Millennials
    To effectively connect with Millennials—who will account for 75 percent of the workforce in just eight years—smart companies adjust their recruiting strategies to meet younger workers where they are. Here’s how.
  • 6 Common Interview Types and How to Ace Them
    From the traditional in-person interview, to the phone interview, to the case interview, here are 6 common types of interviews and how to ace them.
  • 7 Ways to Stand Out in the DC Job Market
    Many career opportunities exist in the D.C. market, yet you'll find a lot of competition for some of these jobs. If you want to stand out, you need to make an effort to dazzle hiring managers. Here are seven ways to help you shine
  • Googling the Hiring Manager before an Interview
    Would you research the hiring manager before an interview? You probably already know company officials will do a little online digging about you when they're considering you for a job. But did you also know you should do the same?
  • What to Do When You Hear Rumors of Layoffs
    Layoffs: While there might not be a way to avoid the stress and anxiety, there are certainly things you can do to be prepared for a layoff cycle. Read on for all tips.
  • What To Do When You Hate Your Job
    Do you hate your job? Would you rather wash broken dishes than go to work? If you're nodding with a pained expression, you belong in the overcrowded hate-my-job camp. Just don’t stay too long.
  • Thirteen Reasons It's Time to Leave Your Job
    Thinking about leaving your job? Here are thirteen signs its time to leave your job.
  • Internal and External Impact of High Employee Turnover
    While some industries anticipate employees coming and going and are prepared for it, others struggle with a high level of employee turnover. Find out what's causing it.
  • Get Ready for Generation Z
    Generation Z is a group that presents both opportunities and challenges as they move into the workforce. Here's why.
  • Avoid These Mistakes in Employer Branding
    Employer branding is about defining your organization, what it offers and what makes it unique. A good employer brand fuels a successful recruitment strategy. Here are some common employer branding mistakes.
  • Joy’s Winding Path
    When I left corporate America for Bollywood, I made new friends who had also pivoted from corporate careers into the arts. Now, about 10-15 years into my professional life, I have a growing group of friends who are corporate and creative at the same time. They call their careers by different name...
  • Geronimo’s Winding Path
    As I entered my 30s, I realized that I didn't want the next decade of my life to look like the last decade. In my 20s, I was constantly hustling and striving for the next thing - taking hits in my health, energy, and relationships.