Careers

Your coworkers: There’s so much that can be said about them. Perhaps you’re one of those fortunate people who love going into the office each morning because yours rock. Or maybe you have to take a mental break before you walk through the doors each morning because you know in your heart those people are […] More

Being invited to a formal interview for a new job is an exciting prospect for most everyone. Your future, your career and your happiness might all be part of this one job interview. This could be the job that changes your life for the better, that allows you to realize your full potential. For that […] More

New job opportunities don’t come around every single day for most people, but when they do it’s tempting to want to jump up and down and accept within seconds. A great new job opportunity means a lot of things for a lot of people; it might mean financial freedom, independence and a chance to start […] More

With the New Year comes a number of people who make it their goal to find a better job; this means there will be a lot of resume updating. Before you start the search for a new job and a new you in the New Year, understand that what’s on your resume might not be […] More

Work is one of those places in which you can have one of three different days; a great day, a so-so day or a day that’s so bad you wish you hadn’t bothered getting out of bed this morning. Maybe it helps to know that everyone has days like that. Everyone has days so amazing […] More

If only your office allowed you to work when you are most efficient, the world would be a much more productive place. Unfortunately, most employers have a few strict policies about hours of operation and the need for their employees to show up to work. However, if you do have a flexible schedule, you can […] More

Being promoted is a big deal, but it’s seeking that promotion that’s an even bigger deal. When you want to get that big promotion and work your way to the top, you have to do three simple things. Perhaps these three things seem a bit obvious or perhaps they don’t; it’s really all about perspective. […] More

There are advantages to bringing treats to work.  In addition to getting to snack on something yummy, it turns out it can actually boost your career.  It seems like a really small act but it works. When you bring treats to work, people take notice.  They appreciate that you took your time when you were […] More

Starting a new job is both terrifying and exciting at the same time. You can’t help but wonder if this is the right career path, if you’ll like your new coworkers, if they’ll like you and if you made a mistake. You can’t help but look forward to what you’ll learn and accomplish. However, you […] More

Getting respect for your job when you work from home can be difficult.  People have a tendency to not give your job the respect it deserves when they know you work from home.  They sometimes picture you working in your pajamas while you eat potato chips and watch a movie. That is not reality when […] More

Commuting to the couch, or the front porch or your home office sanctuary in less than 10 seconds is one of the biggest perks of working from home. Not only do you not have to wear pants if you really don’t want to, you don’t have to work around anyone’s schedule but your own. Can’t […] More

Career envy is not something you want to get attached to.  It is something that you need to deal with and get out of the way before it ruins your own career. Career envy can happen when you get passed over for a promotion or it seems like someone in your workplace always catches a […] More