If landing an interview is a matter of numbers, the more resumes you submit, the more likely you’ll land interviews. While the math seems logical, this statement couldn’t be further from the truth. When it comes to applications, quality trumps…
Many individuals step out of the workforce at some point in their careers, whether it’s to care for family, pursue entrepreneurial ventures, or relocate. Historically, anyone returning to work after any type of career breaks posed challenges due to stigma…
You feel like a rockstar at the office. Not only have you worked hard all year, met deadlines consistently, put in overtime, and helped teammates, but you’ve even volunteered for more work on a regular basis. You are thinking about…
In the bustling realm of corporate brainstorming, we’ve all found ourselves in those lively meetings where creativity should flourish, and the mantra ‘no idea is bad’ echoes through the room. Yet, as the whiteboard fills with ambitious concepts, there’s a…
After months of relentless job applications and numerous rejections, you finally secure an interview with the company of your dreams. You work tirelessly, preparing to learn how to stand out in an interview. On the day of the interview, you…
There is one thing in the world we can always count on happening, and that is change. Nothing is constant or stays the same way for very long. In every aspect of our lives, the pace of change accelerates faster…
It’s Friday morning at the office, ten minutes before you head to your next meeting, and your phone rings. As each ring sounds off, today’s commitments flash before your eyes: lunch with a colleague, sales meeting, collaboration with your boss,…
It’s Tuesday afternoon and you just finished having lunch with your colleague at the local burger joint up the road. You pull into the office’s parking lot and have the sudden urge to ditch work. Outside, the sun is shining,…
In life, there may be various occasions where you may have heard “just be yourself.” Usually, this is said to encourage you to resist feeling nervous about a new experience or situation and be who you are instead of acting…
Ever heard the phrase “Curiosity killed the cat?” Cats are naturally curious creatures, which can sometimes lead to getting into the wrong situation. We’ve probably all been in a circumstance where we asked too many questions about something and then…
As you enter the job market, you may wonder how to stay ahead of the competition. It is no secret that employers today want more than just basic job skills and knowledge in their employees. More and more companies seek…
Let’s face it – we all feel passed over occasionally. Even the most accomplished professional can have jealousy of other people’s accomplishments. However, if you feel this way almost every year when promotions are being announced at work, or if…
You’ve spent what seems like a lifetime completing your studies. You have been a student longer than you can remember. After all your hard work, sweat, and tears, you have a degree you are proud of. Now, it is time…
You decide it is time for a new challenge and want to look for a new role, but you have been out of the job market for some time and are not sure where to begin. When you consider this…
What you say in a job interview is important. Most candidates prepare for an interview to come up with good answers to common interview questions. Did you know that what you say in an interview with your words is only…
