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  • 5 Sales Skills Hiring Managers Struggle to Find?

    5 Sales Skills Hiring Managers Struggle to Find?

    9/22/2022

    Being a good salesperson takes a lot of work and a unique set of skills. Do you have the traits that hiring managers struggle to find in the sales field? Read on to find out.
  • Fourteen reasons to invest in employee training and development

    Fourteen reasons to invest in employee training and development

    7/26/2022

    Does your workplace put enough into training and development? Done right, it eliminates skill gaps, teaches workers modern technologies, and helps employees become product experts. Read on to learn more!
  • How to Recover after an Interview Gone Wrong

    How to Recover after an Interview Gone Wrong

    7/4/2022

    Oh no, everything started out great, but now your interview has taken a nosedive. Is there a way to recover when it feels like you have lost all chances to move on to the next step in the process?
  • Top Workplaces offers a national seal of approval

    Top Workplaces offers a national seal of approval

    6/13/2022

    The Top Workplaces USA awards recognize employers that are creating work environments where employees want to go, stay, and thrive. Read on to learn how your organization can receive this honor!
  • Be Careful Not to Negotiate Yourself Out of an Offer

    Be Careful Not to Negotiate Yourself Out of an Offer

    5/23/2022

    Salary negotiation is a challenging process. You do not want to negotiate yourself out of an offer, so you need to make sure…
  • Differences in Prepping for an In-person vs Virtual Interview

    Differences in Prepping for an In-person vs Virtual Interview

    5/2/2022

    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.
  • 7 Compensation Package Considerations beyond Salary

    7 Compensation Package Considerations beyond Salary

    4/21/2022

    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.
  • What to Wear to That Zoom Interview

    What to Wear to That Zoom Interview

    1/31/2022

    Dressing for the job you want is always a good look—even over video chat. We have some style suggestions to help you nail that Zoom interview.
  • Career opportunities at Medium-Sized Life Science Organizations Before, During, and After COVID-19

    Career opportunities at Medium-Sized Life Science Organizations Before, During, and After COVID-19

    11/18/2021

    The changes experienced by many mid-size life science companies during the pandemic were notably different than in most professions. Read further to find out more.
  • Career opportunities at Small Life Science Organizations Before, During, and After COVID-19

    Career opportunities at Small Life Science Organizations Before, During, and After COVID-19

    11/11/2021

    There are many small companies in the D.C. area that focus on biomedical research, microbiology, biochemistry, and related pursuits. Let’s take a look at the impact of COVID-19 on small life science organizations .
  • Consider these 7 benefits of employee retention

    Consider these 7 benefits of employee retention

    11/9/2021

    While organizations can expect some employee turnover, employee retention is important for many reasons. Consider these seven benefits of employee retention.
  • Don't Let That Management Title Go to Your Head

    Don't Let That Management Title Go to Your Head

    11/8/2021

    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.
  • Leaping Back in after Time Away from Work

    Leaping Back in after Time Away from Work

    11/1/2021

    Many people got a taste of what it was like to work away from the office. But what if you’ve been away from work itself? Read on for some tips to make the transition a bit easier.
  • The Jobs Outlook for Large D.C. Media and Communications Firms Before, During, and After COVID-19

    The Jobs Outlook for Large D.C. Media and Communications Firms Before, During, and After COVID-19

    8/5/2021

    There has never been a shortage of media and communications firms in D.C., and most of them are still standing. But what do they have to look forward to in the future? 
  • What Are You Working Toward? The Importance of Goal Setting

    What Are You Working Toward? The Importance of Goal Setting

    7/13/2021

    Do you feel like you are just going through the motions, moving through your days on autopilot with no real sense of purpose or direction?
  • Know the difference between a career and a job

    Know the difference between a career and a job

    3/30/2021

    A career is a job with time-based context, having both a sense of history and direction. Good careers have depth, meaning and purpose. “How many of you have a career?”
  • As an employer, are you making the right moves?

    As an employer, are you making the right moves?

    9/29/2020

    The world of work has obviously experienced a major pivot. And there’s no doubt more pivots will come. Read on to see our recommendations on how to address them...
  • Benefits of Returning to a Former Company

    Benefits of Returning to a Former Company

    7/21/2020

    Sometimes you leave a job for greener pastures and realize you actually had it pretty good before—and sometimes your former employer comes calling with a new opportunity.
  • Guide to Answering Common Interview Questions

    Guide to Answering Common Interview Questions

    6/23/2020

    It's fun to share war stories about the most off-the-wall interview questions you've ever been asked, but most follow a set pattern....Read on to see how to answer the most common interview questions!
  • How Long Should You Wait to Switch Positions within a Company after You Start

    How Long Should You Wait to Switch Positions within a Company after You Start

    6/16/2020

    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.
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