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Problem Bosses: How to recognize them and cope
By Sylvia Hepler If you have a problem boss, you’re in the position of having to navigate a challenging, perhaps tricky situation. Either you finesse it, get fired, or leave. It’s that simple, isn’t it? Take a closer look [ … ] Read More
How to know when it’s time to leave your job: 10 indicators
By Sylvia Hepler If you’re unhappy with your current job, it may be time to consider these 10 important factors that indicate a bigger change is needed. When is it time to leave your job? Thinking about leaving your [ … ] Read More
Renewing your career vows: How committed are you to your job?
By Sylvia Hepler Are you grateful for work, but feeling lukewarm about it lately? Do you know you’re producing just enough to get by? Or do you watch the clock constantly, counting the hours until you leave? If any [ … ] Read More
Great tips for phone interviews
Phone interviews are a different ball game to face-to-face interviews. Mainly because any silence is awkward and you cannot read the interviewer’s facial expression or reactions (nor can they yours), as well as more minor facets such as not [ … ] Read More
7 reasons not to apply for the job
By Heather Huhman Finding a job is nothing short of challenging. Whether you’re currently working in a position you hate or have embarked on a seemingly endless job search, almost any opportunity is more enticing than your current situation. [ … ] Read More
How to find a career mentor
By Donna Fuscaldo Everyone knows they should have a mentor but many don’t know how to find one. Mentors come in many flavors and hold different monikers, but the two common traits they should all possess is a willingness [ … ] Read More
6 ways to recover if you screw up at work
By Heather Huhman Mistakes happen. Let’s say you were absent from a high-priority client meeting, dropped the ball on a big account, or maybe even mishandled a large sum of company money. While the scenarios may vary, all eyes [ … ] Read More
10 resume mistakes you can’t afford to make
By Heather Huhman When it comes to sending out your resume for a job opening, you want to ensure you stand out to the hiring manager. But standing out has both a positive and a negative side, and the [ … ] Read More
5 ways to energize a long job search
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, MRW Job search can be a rollercoaster ride, from the thrill of a forthcoming interview to the letdown of losing out on a job to another ‘more qualified’ candidate. Sometimes weeks, months – even a year [ … ] Read More