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It’s only a few hours before you meet with a potential employer. Suddenly, you experience a sinking feeling in your stomach. You tell yourself that you aren’t good enough for this job, your past achievements are a byproduct of luck, and you suspect that you will be exposed as a fraud at any momen...

Saying “no” to your boss can be an intimidating prospect, especially if your boss is known for surrounding himself with “yes men.” At the same time, you don’t want to feel like people are taking advantage of you. So how do you stand up for yourself without putting your job on the line or labeling...

To ensure you're prepared for your job interview, we've compiled a checklist of everything you need to remember to ace that crucial meeting. Check each of the boxes, and you'll be ready to go in with confidence, and nail it!

Asking for more money can be uncomfortable. Bolster your confidence, and your case. This is when it’s ok to ask for more money.

"What is your desired salary?" Having trouble answering interview questions about your potential salary? We’ve got you covered.

Whether you have an inkling that a layoff is in the works, or the news comes as a bolt from the blue, it hurts to be told you are surplus to requirements.

Communication and collaboration are more important than ever. Many of us are now working from home, using technology in new ways. Draw on these six ideas:

Your hours of preparation are paying off. As your job interview winds up, you feel strong and confident the position has your name on it. Here are tips for ending a job interview on a positive note.

There are narratives in our career culture that say a good employee “finds a way through.” They tend to make a person feel like a failure if they cannot resolve things by overworking. Read on to learn more!

Are you currently considering a new career opportunity, or perhaps already preparing to interview for your dream job? If so, you’ve probably wondered what qualities the hiring manager is looking for and how you can demonstrate them effectively, in order to secure the position. Here five qualities...

It’s hard to be new on the job. Avoid the following three traps to increase your chances of being successful in your new role.

Video interviews have officially become the new normal. While many basic tenants remain the same as in-person interviews, there are a few unique aspects to consider.

A glaring gap on your resume doesn’t need to spell disaster. Here are a few options, both for the resume and interview phases, which can help you confidently navigate intermittent employment.

A toxic work environment leaves employees feeling drained, unmotivated, and unfulfilled. Negativity thrives when a culture is unstable. Read on to identify the red flags.

If your current job just isn’t cutting it, it may be time to look elsewhere. But take baby steps before leaving one dissatisfying job for another. Read on to see how!

To make your cover letter work for you, not against you, you will need to be savvy. A quick scan reveals whether applicants are serious about a position or simply blasting out their resume. Read on to learn more!

We all want to make a great first impression at a new job, especially when it's our first profession position. Read on for some tips to feel confident while putting your best foot forward.

You’ve been waiting to hear back from several different employers. And of course, the first offer you get is from the one you were least excited about. So, what do you do when you’re expecting an offer from Company Dream Job but, in the meantime, you get a call from Company Pretty Good asking you...

The company you work for has changed hands like an Olympic torch. Only you never signed up for this race. Here’s some inside info that will help you face the challenges that lay ahead with confidence.

Interviewers love to throw curve balls at their applicants so they can see who is able to rise to the occasion. The question "What makes you unique?" is one of those zingers. You don’t want to seem painfully abnormal or bland and unoriginal—how do you let your potential employer know you’re uniqu...