Career Blog

When the daily grind gets to be too much, you sometimes find yourself needing a nudge to change your routine. So how do you know when you can change your career path all on your own and when you need a little outside help?

You find yourself in the middle of an interview with your potential new company when you hear a question that truly gives you pause: “What is the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received?” How should you answer that question?

Everyday tasks at your job need to get done, it’s a just as important to have long-term career goals. What kind of process should you consider when thinking about the next five years or so of your career trajectory?

The holidays are here and we are excited but are you as excited about your brand? It could be that you’ve been putting off investing time and resources into building an employer brand — that is, your organization’s mission, vision, values and culture. But it’s absolutely vital to know who you are...

Have you had productive conversations about your career path with your manager? Read these seven tips on how to approach your manager to get the conversation started..

Prior to COVID-19, careers in mid-size D.C. arts were thriving. In the midst of the pandemic, not so much. But what does the future hold? Let’s take a look at how career opportunities in this sector have fluctuated.

Learn how lateral moves can be beneficial to your career when done strategically

If your current job just isn’t cutting it, it may be time to look elsewhere. But take baby steps before leaving one dissatisfying job for another. Read on to see how!

You have an enviable set of job skills…but no job prospects in sight that can make use of them. Read on for ways to fine more relevant jobs for your unique talents.

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.

Our experts give their top five tips for getting noticed by employers and landing your dream job!

Washington, D.C., is filled with major attractions for art, history, culture, and heritage. Career opportunities at these sites were flourishing in the pre-pandemic days. Read on to see how this industry has changed.

Great mentors have wisdom in abundance. But just because someone knows the ins and outs of your industry, doesn't necessarily mean he or she is the person from whom you can learn the most. So what makes a good mentor?

Many hardworking people make good careers in construction. A few ascend to the ranks of construction executives. The advice of two people who have achieved considerable success in the industry could help you gauge your potential.

“Age is just a number” is a popular saying.  But does it hold true in the workforce? If you want to choose or transition to a career where age doesn’t matter, here are some of your best occupational prospects.

You’re counting down the hours until 5 p.m., calling in sick, and living for the weekends. Before you take the drastic step of quitting your job or the even more drastic step of switching careers, take a step back. What needs to change: your job, your career—or something else?

As a 55+ worker, the workplace dynamic was different when you started your career. It was common for people to retire after a career with one employer in one industry. Since then the game has changed.

Thanks to online reviews, we can receive that information any time and about anything. But should you believe online company reviews when job hunting?

So, you are looking to change industries but do not want to sacrifice the experience you already have? Here are some ways to get started on something new…without taking two steps back.

No industry is perfect. Even those who seem to have a particularly cool job have days when they would rather do pretty much anything else. Read on for signs that it may be time switch.