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  • How to Maintain Confidence During at Long Job Search

    How to Maintain Confidence During at Long Job Search

    10/26/2020

    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.
  • Eleven Ways to Find Your Inner Confidence at Work

    Eleven Ways to Find Your Inner Confidence at Work

    3/20/2017

    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.
  • Confidently Manage the Person You Passed Up for Promotion

    Confidently Manage the Person You Passed Up for Promotion

    6/1/2021

    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.
  • How to Advocate for Your Needs with Your Boss

    How to Advocate for Your Needs with Your Boss

    2/7/2022

    When talking to your boss, your approach can make all the difference. There are certain ways to respectfully—and successfully—share your wants with your employer.
  • How to Pivot When Asked an Uncomfortable Question in an Interview

    How to Pivot When Asked an Uncomfortable Question in an Interview

    6/18/2020

    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?
  • Take key steps to gather employee feedback

    Take key steps to gather employee feedback

    12/8/2020

    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.
  • Great employers stand out in the crowd

    Great employers stand out in the crowd

    8/25/2020

    Creating a workplace culture where employees feel engaged, appreciated, and fulfilled is really hard. Read on to discover how...
  • 10 Phrases to Avoid During Salary Negotiation

    10 Phrases to Avoid During Salary Negotiation

    3/19/2020

    Whenever and for whatever reason, at some point you will need to negotiate your salary.
  • How to Explain a Career Shift During a Job Interview

    How to Explain a Career Shift During a Job Interview

    11/17/2019

    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.
  • Reading Your Way To Success:  Books We Love That Will Help You Get Ahead

    Reading Your Way To Success: Books We Love That Will Help You Get Ahead

    11/20/2017

    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...
  • Why It's Important to Give Your Opinion During a Meeting

    Why It's Important to Give Your Opinion During a Meeting

    3/20/2017

    It's important to give you opinion during a meeting. Here's why.
  • How to Interview Your Way through the Unknown

    How to Interview Your Way through the Unknown

    8/8/2022

    The unknown can be intimidating if you are not prepared. Learn how to navigate through unfamiliar territory with confidence.
  • Eight Salary Negotiation Phrases to Avoid

    Eight Salary Negotiation Phrases to Avoid

    6/16/2022

    Salary negotiation can be tricky. The truth is, oftentimes what you do not say matters just as much as what you do. Read on for some words and phrases to avoid when you sit down at the table.
  • How to Answer: “What’s the Best Piece of Career Advice You've Ever Received"

    How to Answer: “What’s the Best Piece of Career Advice You've Ever Received"

    7/17/2019

    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?
  • How to Answer: "Tell Me about Your Leadership Experience in the Workplace"

    How to Answer: "Tell Me about Your Leadership Experience in the Workplace"

    4/17/2019

    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.
  • 4 Tips For Snagging More Than A Cost-of-Living Raise

    4 Tips For Snagging More Than A Cost-of-Living Raise

    2/5/2019

    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...
  • How To Cure A Case Of Impostor Syndrome Ahead Of Your Job Interview

    How To Cure A Case Of Impostor Syndrome Ahead Of Your Job Interview

    1/13/2019

    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...
  • What To Do If You’re Afraid to Say “No” At Work

    What To Do If You’re Afraid to Say “No” At Work

    2/15/2018

    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...
  • Your Interview Prep Checklist

    Your Interview Prep Checklist

    11/25/2017

    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!
  • This Is When It’s Ok to Ask for More Money

    This Is When It’s Ok to Ask for More Money

    10/16/2017

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