Career Tips

In this day and age, it's easy to imagine that you're invisible as you send your resume out into the ether. However, your resume is part of your brand, and you must be mindful of how you brand yourself in order to avoid jeopardizing your career. I've compiled a list..

When it is one's first time using a freelance job website, it can be a very intimidating experience. Signing up is usually simple, and one can begin searching for job opportunities in a matter of minutes. However, just looking at the profiles of other freelancers can be discouraging because the..

I'm sure some of us start the day with a morning jog or a cup of coffee, but one of the first things we do when we get to work is check our email. This appears to be an important step in setting the tone for the rest of the..

Have you ever seen the film Apollo 13? It is not, in case you didn't know, the sequel to Apollos 1 through 12. It's a nail-biter of a film that tells the true story of the ill-fated—and nearly disastrous—Apollo 13 moon mission. At the risk of spoiling it for you,..

Children who challenge authority want to be empowered and in control of their own lives. When I was a kid, I went to a public school in a big city in a big neighborhood, and I learned that kids can be cruel and mean to each other. According to research,..

A successful job interview is crucial for any candidate. However, this is not the end of the story because the candidate should be aware that the markets are extremely competitive. The majority of hiring managers will never consider a candidate who avoids follow-up. Here are some guidelines or pointers to..

Yes, it's that time of year again, when businesses all over the world become more festive than ever before, with holiday music piped throughout the buildings, dazzling decorations, and, of course, a big party to celebrate the season. You'll almost certainly engage in conversation with your coworkers at these events...