It’s hard to talk about the future. The endeavor gets even more difficult when the discussion has a significant impact on your present. That’s why it gets tough to answer the interview question “where do you see yourself in five years?” A lot can happen in five years. That’s how long Breaking Bad lasted. The…
In relationship terms, it started off as a fling. Now you want to make it something monogamous. In other words, you want to turn that temporary gig into your full-time position. How do you get that done? It’s not an uncommon occurrence. A Forbes report, citing information from a major New York staffer, suggested that…
We know the feeling. Your palms sweat and your mouth dries up. Every time you approach your boss, your nervous system seems to shut down. And that’s just for everyday interactions. How will you ever get the confidence to ask for a raise or for a promotion? It can pose a major problem. No matter…
You feel stuck. Your current job has gotten stale and you’re ready for new challenges. But you’re not sure how to communicate your ambitions to your supervisors. It’s time to learn how to ask for more responsibility at work. This can represent an awkward conversation. You don’t want to disrupt the team dynamic or annoy…
Tired of the job-search grind? Does it feel like an endless treadmill, a lot of activity never really leading to any meaningful career progress? Well, there’s a different way to find a job: through a staffing agency. In the modern economy, recruiters have become a crucial way to locate career opportunities. According to the American…
Second shifts have a bad reputation. Work late enough and suddenly the term “graveyard” gets involved. People often desperately try to avoid these schedules. But should they? In reality, second-shift positions come with a lot of benefits. True, jobs that start in the afternoon (or even later) come with their challenges as well. They aren’t…
All jobs have their boring parts. Even fighter pilots and motorcycle stunt drivers have their dull moments – paperwork to fill out or Zoom meetings with HR. Still, if your job only exists a mind-numbing slog, you’ve got a problem. Ask yourself this question: am I not being challenged enough, or am I just bored?…
Job searches often get frustrating. Feelings of demoralization can lead you to attack any potential position, no matter how unpromising it seems. But don’t get desperate. Watch out for red flags in job descriptions and stay away from scams and other wastes of time. Unemployment represents a scary time in any worker’s life. Given the…
Knowing what to include on your resume can present a tricky puzzle. You want it to be as thorough as possible…but also pithy and concise. You want it to be impressively broad…but also inviting and easy to read. This balance is even harder to strike when you have numerous temp assignments under your belt. Do…
They say, “careers are all about relationships.” Just look at all the resources that go into networking. But your most crucial relationship at work can also be the most intimidating (and the most frustrating): the one with your boss. You and your boss don’t have to be best friends. Sometimes those kinds of personal bonds…
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