Most of your colleagues are great. They chat, make coffee, and help you through your working day. But there’s always someone that you just can’t get along with—that one person who seems determined to single you out and make your day that much harder. If you’ve got “that colleague” on …
As a career consultant, I have helped hundreds of clients craft responses to questions and helped them get offers from the world’s largest, most demanding companies. There’s a simple process anyone can go through to answer this common interview question. So you, too, can learn the secret of how to …
According to one of the guiding principles of financial planning, you should concentrate on what you can control instead of lamenting over what you can’t. The skyrocketing cost of gas is beyond your control. You have no control over the roughly 9% spike in supermarket prices. You also have no …
You’re very mistaken if you think you need a college degree from an ivy league university to make the big bucks. Plenty of jobs pay well and require no degree whatsoever. Many jobs require on-the-job training or certification rather than years of education (and student loan debt). They can provide …
Upgrading your job skills and learning something new is always a great idea. With our current reality, taking advantage of free skills training is something everyone can benefit from. Training courses look great on your resume if you’ve been laid off or are out of work and can help you become a …
To say that a career is a marathon, not a sprint, is an incredible understatement. A career is a journey that will likely last half of your life, a marathon of marathons, with more than a few sprints mixed into it. It is a quest replete with highs, lows, and …
So, you’re considering a career in technology. Fantastic! With everything from Web 3.0 and the Metaverse to artificial intelligence and quantum computing in the works, this fast-moving industry fizzes with exciting opportunities. But is technology a good career path for you? After all, if you spend years acquiring the skills …
When you are interviewing for a job, you expect to sit down with an interviewer and provide answers to their questions. But in today’s corporate world, your interviewer may make a much different request. Rather than simply rely on the answers you give, the company that is considering hiring you may …
I wish I could say that I’m unfamiliar with the experience of trying to survive the holidays while broke. Unfortunately, I’ve experienced more than my fair share of holidays with no money, so I can empathize with those of you who are currently experiencing this reality. In my case, I …
Yes, the holidays can be hectic, but that doesn’t mean your job search has to grind to a halt. This time of year can be ideal for getting what you really want this Christmas—a new job. Don’t let the holidays be an excuse to slack off. Use them to your …
Most people know they need to save money for emergencies, but many don’t have a solid plan to make that happen. Here are the steps to save money for an emergency fund and break down some of the best tips to stick to your budget. By following our advice, you’ll …