Career Blog

You got the job—congratulations! But unless you want to remain in an entry-level position long term, don’t relax. Now, you need to brand yourself so you stand out from your coworkers.

If having one mentor is good, surely having multiple mentors will be better? Not so fast. There are upsides and downsides of having more than one workplace mentor.

If you're looking to boost your paycheck, earning IT certifications is a great way to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise to employers.

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.

So, what should you do if the company culture isn’t corresponding to your needs? To help you answer this question, we’ve collected five typical scenarios where a company’s culture and an employee’s expectations may not align, as well as some potential strategies for how to respond.

The negative coworker comes in a variety of forms. There is the gossip-monger, the perpetual victim, and the melodramatic whiner, to name a few. How do you deal with this bad-tempered coworker and inoculate yourself to her poor attitude? The answer depends on whether you’re dealing with an occasi...

In every workplace, there's an annoying individual that drives their coworkers crazy. You might think that person is someone else. But have you ever stopped to consider it might actually be you? A lack of self-awareness is often the culprit behind irritating behaviors. So if you want to find out ...

Maybe you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to get healthy. Maybe you’re just tired of bringing the same old snacks to work every day. Whatever your reason, it’s time to say good-bye to the days of smelly tuna fish on crackers or annoyingly crunchy granola bars. Instead, read below for a list of re...

Team-building exercises tend to invoke one of two reactions: high fives or low groans. So how do you get the whole team on board and bypass the dreaded eye rolls? Here are some team-building exercises that not only work, but are also bound to please even the most vocal critics.

Is job-hopping a good way to go about advancing your career or does it become a liability? Realistically, it can be a little of both. Find out why..

Does your organization have an empty role, and you cannot seem to get anyone to take the job? Several factors could be contributing to your frustrations. Read on to learn more!

Chances are good you may be supervising someone who had their eye on your position and saw themselves quite comfortably in it. Read on to learn how to manage this tricky situation.

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!

If you've been climbing the corporate ladder at a Fortune 500 company, you might wonder whether you're suited to a new position at a small company. Read on to determine if the shift is right for you!

Whether we are aware of it or not, microaggressions occur in the workplace all the time. Here are some helpful insights and guidelines.

When most people think of a job interview, it’s usually in terms of “How should I answer the questions I’m asked?” But what if you have questions of your own?

A mentor can be an invaluable person to have in your life. Read on for tips to help you find the right mentor for you.

Many workers are experiencing for the first time what it is like to turn a living room into an office—and discovering that they like it!

Of all the different types of interviews, you might hear the video interview is the least nerve-wracking one—that is, unless you’re camera shy.

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...