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Those of us who’ve been in the work world for a while know how powerful and influential a mentor can be. Simply put, a good mentor is worth their weig...

Interviewing is always a challenging affair—both for hiring managers and for candidates—but things get especially tricky when events in the world make...

There are few sentences that carry as much “I’ve moved up in the world” cache as, “I’m on the board.” In the corporate world, having a seat on the boa...

Are you searching for a career path that’s right for you? Depending on your background, interests, and skillset, you may want to take a closer look at...

When you’re starting a new job, there’s a lot to be excited about. You’re at the beginning of a significant new chapter in your professional life that...

While you can’t anticipate which exact questions you’re going to be asked in a job interview situation, recruiters can actually be pretty predictable ...

Handing over a list of references to a potential new employer can feel like tricky business. If you don’t have a job offer in hand, you might be worri...

It’s been said that every journey has a beginning and an end, and our career journeys are no different. Most of us start our trek through the work wor...

If you’ve been in the work world for a while or are searching for your first big break, you’re undoubtedly aware that there are few things as stressfu...

Timing can really make or break your job search. If you stay too long in a bad job, you may miss windows and opportunities for a new one. If you start...

In 2020, the cover letter may seem like a quaint concept. After all, more often than not you’re submitting your resume electronically and putting it i...

In today’s winner-take-all, ultra-competitive job market, smart candidates take full advantage of every opportunity to get ahead of the competition in...

Maybe you’re looking to get psyched for work on your morning commute. Or perhaps you actually dread going to work and want to see what it takes to sta...

In the U.S., the average retirement age for workers is 65 for men, and 63 for women. Many assume that workers who are 60+ are lining up at the retirem...

Regardless of the industry you’re in, whenever you start a new job your mission is clear—make a great initial impression and reinforce the notion that...

A new year and a new decade have arrived. This is a moment that many of us use as an inflection point to take stock of our lives and determine if we’r...

Take a look at your resume. When you read it, do you notice a lot of vague or passive words and phrases like “responsible for,” “tasked with,” or “wor...

You may be hearing about how it’s a big trend for employers to zero in on soft skills when hiring. People skills! Leadership skills! Emotional intelli...