It only takes one. That’s what you need to tell yourself as you make your way through the job-search process. Wading through a series of rejections can fuel frustration and undermine your confidence. But at the end of all those cold shoulders and polite snubs, you just need one employer to say “yes.” After all,…
Returning to work after a long absence comes with many challenges. It’s important to find ways to smooth the transition. Temp work offers an excellent chance to ease back into the labor market, letting you fill resume gaps and resurrect your career momentum. Remember: you’re not alone. One study showed that nearly six in 10…
Ready to push your career forward? Acquiring more intense technical abilities can boost your value — but only in a very narrow field. To really expand your horizons, you need to nurture your soft skills, turning them into the key to your next job and the path to maximizing your longer-term prospects. This focus on…
It’s the fling that becomes an enduring romance. You land a temp position, thinking you’ll only stay for a short time before moving on. But then (twist ending), you fall in love with the company and your coworkers. You want to make the situation permanent. How can you achieve that transition? Well, it might not…
Breaking into the job market is hard. Even with a stellar education and obvious inborn talent, finding even an entry-level position presents a challenge. Most companies want some form of professional background. As such, how can you land a decent position with no experience? There are steps you can take. After all, everyone starts out…
In recent years, social media has expanded its influence into every aspect of modern life. Unsurprisingly, then, it has become an increasingly common part of the job-search process. For instance, one study reported by Glassdoor showed that nearly eight in 10 candidates (79%) will leverage this tool in their attempts to find a position. In…
Administrative experience can unlock significant opportunities in your career. However, it can prove difficult to build enough experience to land the higher-paying jobs you want. Temp work can provide an important bridge – you can gain the experience you need quickly and drive your professional development forward. Temporary assignments give you an important shortcut for…
Moving up the corporate ladder is exhilarating – at least when it goes well. However, when you stumble, it can create a frustrating, deflating experience. As such, it’s important to build the groundwork for any potential promotion so you’re in the ideal position when it’s time for the higher-ups to make a decision. If you’ve…
Your coworkers: those wonderful, annoying, fascinating, frustrating comrades in arms, who you rely on in most cases but sometimes feel like just another headache to deal with. Learning to navigate these complicated relationships is key for optimizing your team’s potential, as well as for maximizing your own professional success. Generally speaking, people trust their coworkers….
You’ve worked hard to earn your college degree. But now that you’ve received your diploma, it’s time to start a new journey. Your career is about to start — you just need to find the perfect entry-level position to jumpstart your professional development. This isn’t always simple. One study showed that more than half of…
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