A career change is exciting, but it can also be stressful. You want to ensure you are starting on the right foot, aligning with an industry that’s right for you, and can perform the job according to your new employer’s expectations. Every journey starts with that single, first step. Here’s how you can start a new career well. These are the First… Read more
The first advice that any financial professional will give you is make a budget. Written budgets are proven to be effective. Seeing your finances on paper or in a spreadsheet makes it simpler to review your progress on financial goals. Consider these benefits to writing down a budget. Take Control of Your Money It can… Read more
No matter where you are in the arc of your career, personal finances can be tricky. You’re constantly weighing your salary with benefits and flexibility and work-life balance and tax benefits, and other perks. That’s a lot to consider! And if you have an unexpected setback in your employment—a layoff, a restructuring, or a pay… Read more
There are a lot of ways to assess the company you’re applying to. You can read reviews, talk to people you know who’ve worked there, research its webpage and social media, and find out about its future health. And that’s all great to do beforehand, but there are some ways you can evaluate the company during the… Read more
How did we ever survive without apps? All we have to do is install them on our smartphones and they do the work for us, making our lives easier and saving us time and money. And no matter how disciplined and meticulous you are, we could all use a little assistance with maintaining a healthy budget,… Read more
Books are perfect for personal and professional development, especially in the summertime. Your schedule is lighter, the days are longer, and there’s plenty of time to dive into books that will offer you solid career tips. Here are six great books about careers and job seeking Top Books For Career Advice 1. David and Goliath:… Read more
The hiring process and job search can feel like finding one edge-piece in a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Whether you are a company looking for the right employee or a professional looking for the right job opportunity, you are keenly aware that being a great fit is essential. Dig deeper than the word, culture-fit, and… Read more
Do You Have The Right Skills For The Job? Employment Skills Employment skills are the skills required to complete a specific job. These are the actionable abilities and bases of knowledge a job candidate comes to the table with that prove they’ll be able to do the job in question. For example, a person applying for a… Read more
If you’ve recently graduated – or perhaps have been considering switching careers – but aren’t exactly sure of what you want to do, you might want to think about going into office administration. As we’ll explain throughout this article, landing a job in administration can be incredibly beneficial to your professional life in a number… Read more
It’s a question that dogs most everyone when applying for a new job: How am I supposed to know whether this is the right job for me? Of course, you could simply apply for the job, see if you get hired, and know for sure whether or not you actually enjoy the gig once you’ve been… Read more
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