Career Blog

Toxic. Bully. Saboteur. Insecure. Narcissistic. Micromanager. Jerk. If any or all of these sound like your boss, welcome to the club no one wants to join. Fellow club members can tell you how to survive a bad boss and win by landing a better gig with a good boss.

Connecting with people in an authentic way has become hard. Technological advancement makes it easier to find our people, it has also changed how we meaningfully connect. 

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.

In the professional field, I’ve started to get earnest about asking for more hard feedback from colleagues. The kind of information you hear when you ask people, “tell me what you really think.” “Don’t hold back.” I mean, I've been asking many people for this kind of feedback, lately. It’s addict...

We all want validation that we’re doing well at our jobs, and oftentimes this takes the form of a promotion. After all, what says “You’re doing great!” better than an increase in responsibility and pay? But what do you do if you’re passed over for a promotion? It may seem impossible to move on fr...

Most people's biggest interview fears include having to respond to classic hard-to-answer questions, including “Why are you looking to leave your current job?” Whether you can’t stand your boss or are uninterested in your day-to-day responsibilities, there are ways to answer without throwing anyo...

We are often asked as a kid what we want to be when we grew up. It turns out, what you wanted to be as a kid can actually help you consider what’s next for you as an adult. Read on to learn how!

So, you're ready for your big interview, you’ve got all the right answers to any possible questions they could throw your way, but can they say the same? Asking the right questions can save you a lot of time when searching for a new job.

For many people it can be years before they look up and wonder where did that time go? You wonder how I got here. And quickly you ask yourself do I have the strength to make a change?

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...

For most of us, the worst rumor monger is not someone else, but ourselves. People will believe the other negative things we may say about ourselves. Read on to learn how to stop this negative habit!

learn about six ways you’re hurting your chance of advancement.

There are some lessons from dating shows that we would be wise to deploy in our pursuit of work. Here are a few that fit whether you are competing in the pursuit of work, or love!

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!

Many applicants think of a resume as a list of all the positions they’ve ever held from that first fast food restaurant job to their current role. What this tells a hiring manager: you warmed a chair. To really sell yourself and win in an interview, show what you've accomplished by crafting an ac...

“So…I think I might be a micromanager. Hear me out. My team’s turnover rate is way north of average, and the ones that are still here won’t look me in the eye, much less hold a conversation with me. I can’t keep up with all the projects I have to juggle, so I eat dinner at my desk just to get thr...

During my professional journey, I have come to realize that success and access to opportunities are not solely determined by attending prestigious schools or working for well-known companies. This important lesson has taught me that it's crucial to not deny yourself the opportunity to pursue your...

Don’t kid yourself: Most people don’t really like to read career advice. They do so because so many Americans are unhappy in their jobs. Although maybe career advice, at this point, is just rubbing our nose in it?

The name “Leadership Team” is often a misnomer for the Power Team. They do not struggle to demonstrate Power or Control, but the attributes that come with Leadership. Read on to learn more!

Salary negotiation can be tricky. The truth is, oftentimes what you do not say matters just as much as what you do. Read on for some words and phrases to avoid when you sit down at the table.