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Most workers when asked will tell you they hate office politics. One poll of 169 employees found that 61 percent of people said they only reluctantly took part in office politics, while another 20 percent said they do their best to ignore office politics whenever they can.

At times, searching for a job can seem harder than peaking Everest. Writing an exceptionally articulate cover letter, polishing your resume so that it demonstrates that you are the most outstanding employee in existence, and hoping when you click “submit” your resume actually reaches a human bein...

If you’ve just graduated with your degree, no doubt you’re excited to start your career. Classes are finished, exams are over, and you’ve landed your first job. Congratulations! It’s all smooth sailing from now on in…or is it?

Companies who invest in talent acquisition strategies end up winning in today's business world. Learn why.

Jen's Winding Path from Professor to Communications Strategy Consultant.

Are you thinking of switching jobs? Do you want to see the physical results of hard work? A career in carpentry may just be for you.

Your plans to work abroad have run into an obstacle: the need for a work visa. What is employment sponsorship?

Being a better human involves showing up for people in ways that support them. In my efforts to be a better supporter of others, here are a few phrases I regularly deploy that get across my goal of helping them vs burnishing my ego:

Starting your own business can be rife with complications—and unexpected bonuses. Consider the pros and cons of venturing out on your own.

When potential employers scan your resume, what are they really looking for? Find out whether education or experience actually wins them over.

Are you looking for a stable career path with long-term job security? Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a change, these industries offer careers with excellent opportunities for professional growth and financial stability.

It is never too late to pursue your professional dreams, but before you make the leap to a new role mid- to late-career, you’ll want to ask yourself these hard questions.

The people who continue to advocate for staying in one place are in a very tiny minority, like those advocating on behalf of the health benefits of cigarettes.

When seeking my own mentors, I’ve sought out people who have had interesting career paths, I connect strongly with, and I admire. I should say - this has been me reaching out to leaders directly and not a match made through a formal mentorship program. Many times, they have been women, or gay, or...

I was miserable. I couldn’t do the government thing anymore. I really started seeing my job as getting in the way of what I truly wanted to do. I hated going into work every day. Even during the pandemic I would sit up at night and dread opening my work computer and “going to work.”

If you are a connector you should pat yourself on the back. I’m a devoted connector, and I pat myself on the back for it, often.

Building the firm from the ground up has been a “master class” in life, freedom, empowerment, risk-taking and internal fulfillment.

Once a rare perk, working from home has become something more job seekers expect. Jobs previously thought to be in-person have evolved into remote opportunities, giving workers plenty of options. 

​​I’m always making the effort to be someone who sees the possibilities between others. I hope that you will take that on too with increased vigor. Be the straw and stir the drinks whenever and wherever you can.

You’ve heard about people loving their jobs—and maybe you’re part of that lucky group! Here are ten careers whose workers report being the happiest. Is your job listed?