Career Blog

Most of us start the job search with enthusiasm. Then comes the lack of responses, dead-end leads.Thankfully, there are ways to replenish your confidence during a lengthy job search.

Need to get motivated and find your inner confidence at work? Here are eleven ways to be confident at work, and make sure your superiors notice.

Have you passed on an internal candidate for a promotion? Read on for some tips on how to manage the employee who did not quite make the cut.

Interviews can be awkward enough without having uncomfortable questions thrown into the mix. While there are some interview questions you flat out do not have to answer, what do you do when a query is simply, well, not to your liking?

The only way to know how your employees are feeling about their working conditions is to ask them. Capturing candid and honest feedback is the best, most effective way you can do this.

Creating a workplace culture where employees feel engaged, appreciated, and fulfilled is really hard. Read on to discover how...

Whenever and for whatever reason, at some point you will need to negotiate your salary.

It’s important you’re prepared to explain your career shift confidently during a job interview. Here are some tips to help ensure that a positive step in your life doesn’t get misconstrued as something negative.

Maybe you’re excelling at your job and looking to move up the corporate ladder. Perhaps you need a little inspiration. Or maybe you’re just looking for a good read. Regardless, we asked some industry leaders at the top of their game what books made a difference in their lives—and jobs. This is wh...

It's important to give you opinion during a meeting. Here's why.

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?

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.

A cost-of-living raise is nice. But it would be a whole lot nicer if your annual raise actually made a significant difference in your paycheck. Sure, it helps to keep up with inflation. But a raise that goes above and beyond the minimum helps you feel more financially secure and builds self-confi...

It’s only a few hours before you meet with a potential employer. Suddenly, you experience a sinking feeling in your stomach. You tell yourself that you aren’t good enough for this job, your past achievements are a byproduct of luck, and you suspect that you will be exposed as a fraud at any momen...

Saying “no” to your boss can be an intimidating prospect, especially if your boss is known for surrounding himself with “yes men.” At the same time, you don’t want to feel like people are taking advantage of you. So how do you stand up for yourself without putting your job on the line or labeling...

To ensure you're prepared for your job interview, we've compiled a checklist of everything you need to remember to ace that crucial meeting. Check each of the boxes, and you'll be ready to go in with confidence, and nail it!

Asking for more money can be uncomfortable. Bolster your confidence, and your case. This is when it’s ok to ask for more money.

"What is your desired salary?" Having trouble answering interview questions about your potential salary? We’ve got you covered.

Whether you have an inkling that a layoff is in the works, or the news comes as a bolt from the blue, it hurts to be told you are surplus to requirements.

Communication and collaboration are more important than ever. Many of us are now working from home, using technology in new ways. Draw on these six ideas: