• What to Do If a Job Offer Falls Through
    It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen. A company offers you a job, but before you can start your first day, the offer falls through. Whatever the reasons (if any), you have to start your job search all over again. Here’s what to do.
  • 3 Ways Coronavirus Has Changed the Job-Search Process
    The coronavirus pandemic has caused upheaval across the globe. As the virus continues to spread with no definitive end in sight, it can be hard to think about the future
  • Looking For a Job With Baby on Board: 7 Steps to Success
    Searching for a job with a baby on board can be tricky because prospective employers don’t know yet that you’re an outstanding team player. Here are seven steps to take as you look to reenter the workforce or look for a new job.
  • How to Present a Job Offer to Your Boss—with Hopes of Getting a Counter Offer
    There’s debate about whether or not using another job offer in an attempt to squeeze a counter offer out of your current company is the best way to climb the corporate ladder (hint: it's probably not), but plenty of people choose to go that route.
  • How to Ask Your Boss for More Vacation Time
    Other than a salary increase, most employees’ top request would be for more vacation time. Learn what to do—and what not to do—when considering asking your boss for more days off.
  • Do You Have These 5 Project Management Skills Hiring Managers Struggle to Find?
    So, you want to be a project manager? But do you have the skills that hiring managers are looking for? There are five key skills you need in order to be successful in this pursuit, starting with…
  • How Coronavirus Will Change Your Next Job Hunt
    The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the United States lost 701,000 jobs in March, raising the unemployment rate from 3.5 to 4.4 percent.
  • How to Respond to An Unusually Low (Or High) Job Offer
    Your third job interview is winding down, and your future boss finally makes a financial offer. But the salary is much lower than you expected. Or (good problem to have) the salary is much higher than you ever dreamed. What you do next can make a huge difference in your long-term finances. Here a...
  • 7 Compensation Package Considerations beyond Salary
    Cash may be king, but it is not everything. Before you balk at a new opportunity because of the base salary, check out these alternative compensation options companies often offer.
  • Employee vs Employer Wants: What’s Fair?
    When your wants are at odds with your employer’s wants, you may feel powerless. But you really aren’t. Find out how to turn “unfair” into “fair” in a variety of workplace scenarios.
  • Don't Let That Management Title Go to Your Head
    Climbing the corporate ladder is a curious adventure. But once you're a manager, your output is no longer widgets—it's people. Consider the following truths as non-negotiable.
  • What Are the Benefits of Having a Workplace Mentor?
    A good mentor will be able to assist you in both your personal and professional development—essentially, helping you realize your full potential. Here are some of the benefits of having a workplace mentor.
  • 8 Signs You Are a Top Candidate After the Interview
    Waiting to find out whether you got the job is tough. But interviewers often send strong signals you’ve gotten the job before they give the official word.
  • How to Ensure you were Given an Appropriate Offer
    While the job offer will certainly provide a nice boost of confidence, it might not be right for you. It’s crucial to garner the skills necessary to evaluate job offers. How can you tell if an offer is right for you? Let’s find out.
  • Navigating the Interview Process When It’s 100 Percent Remote
    Remote interviews allow companies to interview candidates from anywhere and cut down on hassles—no more parking validation! No wonder they’ve become so popular.
  • 6 Secrets to Landing a New Job in the Summer
    Traditionally, the hiring process has been known to move at a snail's pace during the summer, but it's not entirely impossible to land a new job during this time. Whether you're getting ready to graduate college or make your move to a new location once the kids are on summer break, we have some s...
  • 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?
  • Optimize Your Job Search When Your Current Job Title Isn't an Industry Standard
    In theory, job titles should be designed as a succinct description of what you do in your role. However, the reality is, most job titles are too broad or don't accurately describe a person's normal workday tasks. When your job title isn't an industry standard, you'll want to optimize your search....
  • Great Companies to Work for Share These 7 Traits
    Tired of being treated like just another cog in the machine—never getting the respect or recognition you deserve at work? Start here to see what traits make a company great to work for.
  • The Best-Paying Certifications for IT Professionals
    If you're looking to boost your paycheck, earning IT certifications is a great way to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise to employers.