• What Are Online Professional Relationships and Why Do They Matter
    The emergence of work from home has changed how people experience work and others. Online professional relationships matter now more than ever. Read on to learn how to cultivate them!
  • 6 Things To Consider Before Taking A Pay Cut At A New Job
    Most people looking for a new job hope for a higher salary. Sometimes, though, a job offer comes with a pay cut. But that pay cut doesn’t have to be a deal breaker. Here are questions to answer before agreeing to a lower paycheck.
  • How to Decline an Offer (But Leave the Door Open)
    Congratulations! You got the job offer. But something isn’t quite right. Here’s how to decline an offer while leaving the door open for the future.
  • How to Handle a Personal Crisis on the Job
    Sometimes the unexpected happens, and you'll need to handle a personal crisis while at work. Here are some tips to help you navigate a personal crisis on the job.
  • Dene’s Winding Path
    I remind myself frequently of something a wise man once told me, “Dene, in life you don’t get what you want, you certainly don’t get what you deserve, in life all you get is what you tolerate!”
  • What’s the future of AI in your workplace?
    While most workplaces are not using artificial intelligence (AI), the technology is getting attention and raising some concerns, a recent Top Workplaces survey shows.
  • Creating a Realistic “Wants” List
    What you want from your job will change throughout the course of your career (and may have been affected by the pandemic). Follow these tips to take your internal temperature before making a big career move.
  • 4 Ways to Find More Relevant Jobs for Your Skills
    You have an enviable set of job skills…but no job prospects in sight that can make use of them. Read on for ways to fine more relevant jobs for your unique talents.
  • Differences in Prepping for an In-person vs Virtual Interview
    With the surging popularity of video interviews, in-person interview skills have gotten a little rusty. Here are a few major differences between prepping for an interview face-to-face versus one over Zoom.
  • Virtual or In-Person Interviews: What’s the Right Answer When You Have the Choice?
    If you’re asked to choose between interviewing in person or virtually, what should you say? What factors should you consider? Spoiler alert: Sometimes Zoom is the right answer.
  • Signs It's Time to Switch Jobs
    Were you overlooked for that big promotion? Are you underpaid and/or feeling unappreciated. Whatever the case may be, there are some definite signs it’s time to start looking for new opportunities.
  • Making a Splash (or Not)
    People are so often striving and rewarded for making the biggest splash possible. Read on to learn when and if you should work towards making a big splash!
  • The Impact of COVID on Career Opportunities in Small Arts and Heritage Organizations
    Small businesses in D.C.’s arts and heritage sector have long been major drivers of the capital’s tourism and revenues. Let's look at the impact of COVID on this industry.
  • Finance: Which Direction Should You Choose?
    You’ve always been fascinated by money—not in a greedy way, but in a strategic, “how do I make it grow?” kind of way.
  • How to Explain a Toxic Work Environment During a Job Interview
    Sometimes quitting your job is the best answer. It should be your last resort, but there are times when a workplace is so toxic or detrimental to your health you simply must get out.
  • Is Early Retirement an Option for You?
    We’ve all asked ourselves the question. Maybe it came after a grueling month at work or after seeing your globetrotting friend’s posts or after counting the wishes on your ever-expanding bucket list.
  • How to Get Your Boss On Board with Your Outside Learning Opportunity
    You've been following a conference hashtag on Twitter, and you think attending would reenergize you professionally or enable you to make valuable connections.
  • 8 Questions to Ask in Informational Interviews
    If you're just starting your career or interested in a career change, you've likely been advised to schedule informational interviews. These casual conversations with professional contacts—which shouldn't last longer than 20 to 25 minutes—are meant to help you learn about an industry and develop ...
  • 6 Perks You Don’t Want to Miss Negotiating in Your Job Offer
    While your salary is certainly important, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when negotiating your job offer. In fact, sometimes the benefits you can build into your employment contract can have more value than the monetary amount of your paycheck. Even if you’re being offered an extraor...
  • Slow Summer at the Office? Here's How to Get Ahead.
    A slow summer at the office doesn't have to be a yawn. With some careful planning, you can survive—and even thrive—during the dog days of summer. Here's how to get ahead at the office when your colleagues are at the beach.