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Managing the project seemed so simple at first. Your boss gave you an objective, you gathered your team, and the road to completion looked to be a straight line. But as you’ve learned time and again, project management is rarely so simple as that.

In this modern age of infinite choice and information overload, we are encouraged to find our passion. Pursue our passion; do what we are passionate about; follow our passions and let the rest fall into place. In practice, this does not always work. What if you aren’t passionate about much of ...

If you’ve just graduated with your degree, no doubt you’re excited to start your career. Classes are finished, exams are over, and you’ve landed your first job. Congratulations! It’s all smooth sailing from now on in…or is it?

Jamie resides in Hyattsville MD and transitioned from being a theater performer and producer to working in tech sales. He received a BA in Theater Arts and now serves as the VP of Sales at Impactive and as an Associate in Storytelling & Messaging at KNP Communications.

You are in your 20s. You are interviewing with someone in their 50s. How will you know if your needs are in alignment?

Employee training and development is a smart investment, and for good reasons. But it is essential to provide professional development opportunities to veteran employees, too. Read on to learn more!

Encouraging new ideas throughout the organization benefits company performance and helps employees reach their full potential. Read on to see how!

Looking through job postings can be grueling enough without coming across unfamiliar lingo that knocks you off course. Here is a helpful guide to get you back on track.

Teaching is arguably one of the most challenging careers out there. But what if you’re already a teacher who is looking for a career outside the classroom? Read on to learn how to transition!

Today’s modern organizations know that work-life flexibility is essential for a healthy, thriving, productive culture. The terms are often used synonymously, but don’t always mean the same thing. Read on to learn more!!!

How do you become a better manager for yourself, for your team, and in the eyes of your boss? Read on to learn how.....

Here are three ways generations tend to differ and how you can create understanding and appreciation in your company culture.

You’re perusing your local job listings and automatically skip over anything with complicated medical terminology. If you want to know how to sift through all that healthcare terminology to see if you are actually qualified for the position, read on.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, industry events are being canceled and professional gatherings are prevented by isolation and shelter in place policies.

Building resiliency during difficult times is one of the hallmarks of society, but how do you do it while feeling isolated?

So, you’ve finally landed that big one-on-one networking meeting you’ve been angling for, and now you need to ensure you make the most of every minute you get with your new contact.

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 ...

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.

It’s time to move on and start over. How do you acknowledge your termination in your application? On your resume? During your job interview? Here’s how to handle every step in the process.

At most jobs, especially corporate ones, it’s important to be able to know how to be assertive. But if you aren’t a natural go-getter, how do you go about becoming one? Taking initiative is vital to many aspects of a career—so whether you’re taking on new management responsibilities or looking fo...