Finding the right career path can be a real challenge, no matter what stage in life you are at. Dream jobs can turn into nightmares, our interests and values can change, and unfortunately, lay-offs and job loss can happen and leave you unemployed.
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There comes a time in most careers when it’s time to quit your job and move on. There are many reasons that these things happen. Sometimes you don’t feel valued enough within a company. Other positions may offer better compensation and health benefits. Or too many years have gone by without a title change or …
Social media sites like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram have revolutionized how we deepen and expand our connections with our peers, clients, and potential professional contacts. If you are looking for a new job or are an employer looking to hire the right candidate, job sites like ZipRecruiter are great places to search for a …
Do you know how to ask for a promotion at work? Better yet, do you know how to successfully ask to be promoted? Every employee worries about the day they decide to ask their manager or boss for a promotion. You might feel both nervous and excited about the outcome at the same time. Whether …
When job hunting, you may eventually receive a job offer that you’d rather not accept. While there are numerous reasons for declining a job, which we’ll get into below, it’s important to know how to decline a job offer professionally. You should never leave a potential employer hanging by neglecting to communicate the fact that …
Is it time for you to find a new job? If you’re asking yourself this question, the answer is probably yes. When it comes to our careers, there are some jobs that you should keep until retirement and some that you should leave immediately. Determining your place on this scale can be difficult, as most …
Recently, changes to the workforce have adversely affected women over men and have created a need for women to find new ways to earn a living. Working for yourself is not only a trend but has increasingly become a sustainable way to earn an income and control your own schedules. Being a business owner is …
Many people believe that you require a college degree to start a great career and be successful in life. Some professions even require an undergraduate degree as the entry-level qualification with master’s degree and doctorate degrees getting more attention. However, this notion is not entirely true. You can start and build a successful career from …
Your job is an essential part of your life. Because you spend a lot of your time there, knowing how to be happy at work is also essential. It’s easy to be happy at work if you like your job, get paid well, and have a healthy balance between your personal and professional life. But …
Unemployment is sometimes looked down upon as a bad thing. It can be an incredibly stressful time for some people because, at the end of the day, we all need to pay our bills and buy food to survive. For others, it can be a time for amazing self growth. Switching up your mindset around …
You’ve been dreaming about becoming a freelance writer for as long as you can remember. But, whether you plan to do it as a part-time side hustle or have it be your primary source of income, getting started can be daunting. You may not know how to put yourself out there or find clients. Don’t …
When you’re first starting a new job, just getting into the swing of things can often feel like a huge accomplishment. In truth, though, your goal should always be to figure out how to succeed as quickly as possible. Although every workplace has its own culture and its own markers for success, there are a …