Your resumé is the single most important document for getting noticed by a potential employer. Studies show that, on average, most hiring managers only spend about 6-7 seconds reading resumés, which makes creating an engaging resumé absolutely essential. While every …
To make the next step in your career, you need to do everything you can to stand out from the competition. One way to do this is to make sure you're demonstrating your passion—for the position you're applying for and …
Rare is the job that's truly low-stress. No matter what you do for a living, you're apt to be worn down by your day-in, day-out duties.
Individual workplace stressors might vary—an unreasonable boss, toxic co-workers, unclear expectations, an unrealistic workload—but …
When you’re starting your career, meeting people at networking or professional events can take some getting used to. But the more you practice conversation, and the more people you …
The word networking may sound intimidating or confusing. What is networking? How do you network? Why is it so important? We’re here to demystify networking. Learn what it …
Hearing you’ve been rejected for a job is rarely the most pleasant moment of a job search. But there’s a way to turn the rejection to positive use. Ask for feedback, with a goal of strengthening your job search efforts …
When researching candidates, recruiters look at a lot more than resumes and cover letters. They also look at social media—to find out how you present yourself, how others perceive you, and how well you might fit with their culture. That’s …
The ability to focus closely on a pressing issue is an invaluable skill, especially at work. But what happens when everything seems urgent?
If you find yourself barely able to come up for air during a busy week, some perspective …
By Robert A. Adelson
Without properly navigating the executive employment contract, a CEO or other C-level or senior executive can lose large sums of money or limit his/her career. Your skills, knowledge, reputation and experience can be critically valuable to …
Rasmus Hougaard is on a mission to humanize the workplace. Hougaard is the founder and CEO of the Potential Project, which helps leaders at Accenture, Cisco, Lego, and other top companies manage their minds to stay focused, reduce stress, boost …