Career Blog

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

A 1:1 meeting with your supervisor is a precious opportunity. You do not want it to go to waste. Read on to see how to get the most out of your meeting.

Virtual happy hour networking events are growing in popularity as people seek to connect with new contacts and maintain rapport with existing colleagues while maintaining social distancing. The following are tips on effective networking in the virtual world.

If you are good at your job, you will inevitably reach the day when you have a choice to make: to be or not to be a manager. Hhere are some non-managerial career growth opportunities to explore.

More and more companies nowadays have committed themselves to increasing diversity within the workplace. Read on for how to raise concerns to the higher ups, as well as ways you can help on an individual level.

While remote working was already on the rise before COVID-19 threw the entire workforce into chaos, it has hit a new and unprecedented level of traction in recent months. Read on for a few ways to make your mark remotely.

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.

When your manager asks you to do something that seems to be beyond your usual responsibilities, you may want to tell her you can’t do it, but no matter the request, never respond with the phrase, “That’s not in my job description.”

"People don't leave jobs; they leave bosses" is an age-old adage in the world of HR. And most of us can probably identify with the saying.

The interview was going great until it wasn’t. You practiced the customary interview questions, developed a friendly rapport, and nailed every response with poise and humor. Then the hiring manager asked you another question, and it completely blindsided you. Have no idea where to begin? We can h...

Americans work more hours annually than any of their Western peers. Rather than a 4-day week, world-leading Advisory firm Edgecumbe suggests that Job Crafting may offer an answer to the wellbeing dilemma. Job Crafting describes the process in which workers take proactive steps to redesign and per...

If you don’t want to be stuck in your current position forever, you’ll need to acquire training both on and off the job. But how do you do that when your schedule is already jam-packed, and your company doesn’t offer the on-the-job training you need? Here are some suggestions to help you get the ...

Preparing for tomorrow’s job today means diversifying your skills, but when your current job revolves around the same old responsibilities, we often find ourselves leaning on what we already know. It can be tricky to find the time to learn new skills while juggling life’s demands, but it is possi...

When an interviewer asks you to tell her about your leadership experience, it’s important to have an answer ready. Here are some options you can use as a foundation to craft a response suited to you and your particular leadership experience.

Believe it or not, 2019 is just around the corner. Before we welcome in a new year, let’s take a moment to look back at what we learned about the job market in 2018 and make some predictions about which trends will continue in the coming months.

An employee has asked to switch offices, and you’re not sure how to handle it. On the one hand, you want to be supportive and help her find satisfaction in her career. On the other hand, you don’t want to go through the headache of re-staffing and, if we’re being honest, it hurts that a good empl...

Requesting a recommendation can be a delicate conversation no matter who you choose to ask. People are busy, and it’s always a little awkward to seek praise in the form of a letter. But the situation can get especially tricky when the person you want to write your recommendation is your current b...

One of the most common reasons people leave jobs is as a direct result of their manager. While you won’t always have the option of quitting, you can take matters into your own hands by managing upward.

Let's face it: turning down a candidate isn't the most pleasant task in the world. And increasingly, businesses avoid it. Job seekers used to joke about papering the walls with rejection letters but these days, the rejection letter, call, or email is facing extinction. It’s vital, though, to comm...

It's no wonder making the leap to a new job is one of life's biggest stressors. No matter the circumstances, you're essentially breaking up with one group of peers and moving to new digs. To make work comfortable and fulfilling, you'll need to quickly develop a rapport with your supervisor and ne...