• How to Appropriately Behave at Client Events
    As much as you need to be on your "A" game every day at the office, client events are time for your "A+" game. Not only will your client be taking note, but your boss will also be watching to see how well you represent your company—and whether you could someday handle clients solo. The following ...
  • How Some Companies Are Expanding Diversity Initiatives
    Diversity is good for business. Research has established that companies with diverse workforces have better financial returns and are more innovative—it's just a fact that well-integrated, diverse teams are more effective than those that aren't.
  • Cultivating Digital Literacy: A Must-Have Skill in the Automated Era
    There is almost no job that doesn’t require some level of digital literacy. But how do you make sure you stay on top of changing technology?
  • 12 Ways to Improve Your Recruitment Process
    The success of every employer depends on finding and hiring the right talent. That starts with effective recruitment. Hiring the wrong employees costs organizations valuable time and money
  • Custom Content by: Chemonics
    Diverse Hiring Practices and Opportunities Create a Strong Global Workforce  at Chemonics
    That importance of continual learning and innovation ties directly to Chemonics’ hiring values.
  • Are You Letting “But” Undermine You Professionally?
    That but, whether it is spoken aloud, or is part of the conversation you are having in your head, is one of our great underminers. Read on to learn how to avoid this response.
  • What Do You Do When You Find out a Coworker is Making More Money than You Are?
    Maybe you caught a glimpse of a pay stub as you chatted with a cubicle mate, or perhaps a stray document forgotten at a copier caught your eye. You’ve found out an unpleasant truth: a coworker is making more money than you are. What should you do with this information?
  • How to Make The Case For A Bigger Recruiter Budget
    Most of us hate working out, cleaning the house and going to the dentist, but these are essential parts of life that we muster the will to do. Similarly, one part of your job that you may not always look forward to is making the case in front of senior leadership for a bigger budget. Wish you cou...
  • What to Do When You’re Bored At Work (Other Than Eating)
    At some point, we've all been bored at work. Maybe the busy season is over or you're the unlucky soul alone in the office between Christmas and New Year's. No matter the reason, at some point you're going to find yourself with some extra time to fill. Here are a few ideas to keep you out of troub...
  • What to Do if You’re Not a Morning Person
    Mornings are the worst. The hazy headspace, the heavy eyelids, the leaden steps… Everything about everything makes you want to slump over. And. Just. Not. We get it, and we’ve got a few ideas to help. Here’s what to do if you’re not a morning person.
  • Open to Work: Should You Advertise Your Availability?
    You’re open to work but you’re not quite sure how to let people know. Here are some crucial guidelines to consider.
  • Tools of the Trade: Essential Hard and Soft Skills Every Electrician Needs
    Electricians are an essential to maintaining our society’s framework, but how much do you really know about the profession? Read on for some essential skills needed for this in-demand career.
  • Crafting a New Path: Transferring Your Career Skills to a Trade Profession
    If you took a college prep path in high school, you may not have considered the benefits of a skilled trade: different work settings, the ability to use your hands, and potential for entrepreneurship. It’s possible to reset your career by pursuing a trade profession.
  • Does Work Have to be Your Passion?
    You’ve likely heard people say to “follow your passion” when searching for a job. But is that really necessary in order to build a successful career?
  • Fearlessness is Too Quickly Recommended When it Comes to Your Career
    As a career coach and founder/advisor of several start-ups, I roll my eyes at the word “fearless” when it is casually tossed out during graduation ceremonies, at professional conferences, or just between two people grabbing coffee.
  • 6 Reasons You Should Consider Getting a Career or Professional Certification
    It can be tricky to determine whether pursuing extra credentials outside of office hours can really help you get ahead in the office. The benefits, however, often outweigh the time and effort. Here are just a few reasons to consider getting a career or professional certification.
  • We Forget to Introduce Ourselves
    So many of us feel that challenges we face are unprecedented or impossible for others to understand. They are not of course, but they certainly feel that way. Read on to learn how to address career challenges!
  • How to "Marie Kondo" Your Workspace
    Marie Kondo’s rise to fame speaks not only to the usefulness of her KonMari organization method but modern society’s troubling relationship with clutter. While Kondo focuses on the home, our offices are just as disheveled. Here’s how to adapt the KonMari method for your workspace.
  • How to Use Active Listening in an Interview
    One of the best ways to prepare for job interviews is to develop active listening skills. Learning how to masterfully use verbal and non-verbal cues to fully participate in a conversation will help you land the job and be successful once you’re hired.
  • 8 Phrases You Should Use During Salary Negotiations
    It can be difficult to figure out what to say when you’re negotiating for a higher salary. Here are some helpful phrases that can get the ball rolling.