We all want to be happy, right? Following your passion and working a job that truly meets your interests and skills can bring contentment and a sense of purpose. However, most of us also want peace of mind, and sometimes following your passions doesn’t lead to a steady paycheck. Earning enough money to live the […]
Category: Career Tips
The Great Resignation
According to Yahoo News, “In April 2020, the U.S. unemployment rate increased by 10.3 percentage points to 14.7%, the highest rate and largest month-to-month increase in the history of this data since the Bureau of Labor Statistics first recorded it in January 1948. A year later, in April 2021, 3.8 million workers quit their jobs, […]
5 Benefits to Negotiate Other Than Salary
When you receive an offer letter for a new job, excitement sets in – as it should. Congrats! Take a breath and give yourself at least 24 hours before responding, to get yourself in the right mindset for negotiation. Yes, you have to negotiate the job offer. When you receive a new job offer, it’s […]
How to Find Your Ideal Career in 2021
Sometimes it feels impossible to find your dream job. After trying so long, many of us get discouraged and just find the position offering enough that we can pay our bills. We settle for jobs that don’t align with our interests or values, or utilize the best of our skillset. But you don’t have to […]
How to Nurture Inclusion in the Workplace
We’re in a time of great social change, and with that comes brand responsibility. More businesses are stressing the importance of inclusion in their public-facing materials, particularly in their online job listings. Employers are beginning to realize that inclusion is essential for employee retention and loyalty, and the key to business success. Companies thrive from […]
How to Communicate Better at Work
How to Communicate Better at Work Analysis of the DISC Personality Types The office is a thriving collection of several different personalities, all navigating their own communication styles and methods to complete their tasks. Though there are many different personality types (Myers Briggs, 16 Personalities, and so many more), we boiled them all down […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Professional Development Budget
We are offered many employee benefits when given the long-awaited offer letter. We’re familiar with health benefits, the company 401K match, the personal time off allowance each year, and family leave policies. However, another benefit among companies is on the rise: the Professional Development Budget. This employee perk provides a lot of value, but is […]
How to Add Your Hobbies to Your Résumé
Our hobbies and interests in our personal life inform our professional interests and career goals. So, why would you not put them on your résumé? It’s alright, in fact encouraged, to add your hobbies to your résumé. However, there is a proper way to do it that tells the story of who you are and […]
Should You Start a Business in 2021?
Starting a business seems a daunting goal any time, but especially post-pandemic. Though some industries petered out in 2020, many did well and have provided an opportunity for you to finally start that business you’ve always wanted to. It’s time to be your own boss and dust off that business plan! So, should you start […]
How to Handle the Emotional Ups and Downs of Your Job Search
Job searching is an emotional rollercoaster. We’re up (filled with excitement over the new opportunity), then we’re down (crushed over yet another rejection). We could create a comical YouTube video of all the reactions we have to the emotions of the job hunt. Excitement: A new opportunity! This is perfect for me. Hope: I can […]
