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Stepping back in your career—whether in terms of salary or title—can be scary, but sometimes it makes sense. Here are seven times when you might want to say "yes" to a career step backward.

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.

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?

Jump too soon, and you look like a flake. Stay too long, and you risk stagnating or, worse, developing a reputation as someone not interested in advancing.

You’ve been anxiously awaiting your phone interview with a potential employer. But the phone isn’t ringing. All this speculation is unnecessary on both ends. Whether you’re the one waiting on the call, or it was you who missed the it, certain protocols apply. Here’s what to do in either case.

Soft skills are in demand, and may matter just as much, if not more than, hard skills. Here are the most in-demand soft skills employers are looking for and why they matter.

You've thoroughly prepared for the interview, down to rehearsing with a friend. You have a list of informed questions you’re ready to ask. But then comes the plot twist: Maybe you should apply for another job at the company, the interviewer suggests. How should you proceed in this unusual situati...

In any relationship, ghosting someone when you want to “break up” is considered rude and cowardly. Relationships with recruiters are no exception. If you’ve decided the recruiter you’ve been working with, or the job they are advocating for, is not a good fit, you need to come clean. Here are som...

How do you break through barriers, infuse your organization with fresh life and energy, and get your company out of its comfort zone and onto the fast track to modernization? Find out.

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...

Job hunting and career building are hard enough on their own—even without the well-meaning but sometimes ill-informed advice of others. Some words of wisdom are actually counterproductive and set you up for burnout or job dissatisfaction; other advice is simply outmoded in today's workplace. With...

Before you start your job search, there are a lot of factors you must consider. Here are 3 things to consider before you begin you job search.

Sometimes, interview questions are too personal, controversial, or just downright weird or offensive. Whatever the reason, you really don't want to answer—and you don’t have to. These are the interview questions you don’t have to answer.

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!

3 Back-Stories We Tell Ourselves That Undermine Everything

Landing a management job without experience is unlikely. Employers want candidates with proven managerial skills supported by years of experience. But how do you get management experience if no one will hire you without it? Thankfully, you can cultivate management skills before becoming a manag...

There are a lot of advantages to self-employment, chief among them no meetings extolling the virtues of ink-toner management. But there are many disadvantages, too. Before you go all in, you need to weigh these benefits and downsides to see if self-employment is right for you. To help you out, we...

Creating a set of must-ask interview questions is never easy. In 45 minutes, you have to get to know a candidate well enough to determine if she can perform a complex job, fit your company’s culture, and not flake out after you’ve spent all that time training her. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 ...

“Workplace authenticity” is a frequent topic of conversation among HR professionals. What does it mean to you as a job applicant, and how can you figure out whether you will be able to bring your true self to a new employer?

It’s vital to enter a job interview knowing everything you can about your potential employer. See what resources can help you best investigate when considering a change in the workplace.