Career Managment

How to Handle Rejection

How to Handle Rejection Rejection doesn’t come easy to anybody.  Starting at a young age we learn to fear rejection, making it difficult to put ourselves out there.  This is the case in many aspects of our lives but especially when it comes to hunting for a job.  When rejected…

The Stressful Workplace

Unfortunately, the majority of people today wake up in the mornings and dread going to work. This is the case even more today because of the recent economic crisis and due to the fact that people are settling for jobs they are overqualified for. This emotional roller coaster caused by…

The Importance of an Informational Interview

In today's tough job market, interviews have become increasingly difficult to land.  Fewer job openings means fewer opportunities to meet new people and make new professional connections.  If you're having some trouble getting your feet wet consider soliciting for informational interviews. An informational interview is one in which you, the…

Balancing Your Attitude As The Boss

Balancing Your Attitude As The Boss As a manager it can be really hard to maintain the delicate balance between being friendly and being a push over.  It can also be difficult to remain authoritative why not looking like a total jerk.  So what can you do to ensure that…

So You’re Ready To Leave Your Job

So You’re Ready To Leave Your Job Changing employers is a natural part of almost everyone’s professional life.  You’re not expected to stay with one company for your entire career.  But making the move from one job to the other can be incredibly nerve racking and at times uncomfortable.  Here…

Are You Ready To Return To Work?

Are You Ready To Return To Work? Deciding when and if you want to go back to work after having children can be a burdensome task.  You’ll likely have many factors pulling you in different directions.  A new study has proven that it is crucial that you think about what…

Wondering Where To Settle Down?

Wondering Where To Settle Down? When choosing where to live many people heavily consider how family friendly it is.  Everything from the quality of the schools to the amount of activities available go into most peoples decision making process. Forbes may offer you some assistance with their list of top…

Don’t Underestimate the Importance of a Phone Interview

Don’t Underestimate the Importance of a Phone Interview More and more recruiting teams are picking up the phone in order to conduct their first round of interviews.  It is much more cost efficient for a company to  screen a candidate over the phone prior to meeting them in person.  This…

Can You Learn a Lesson in Management From Your Television?

Can You Learn a Lesson in Management From Your Television? Do you ever find yourself wondering whether the people highest up in your company really now what it feels like to actually work for their company.  The new reality show, Undercover Boss, offers CEO’s the opportunity to really experience the…

Do Your Homework in Order to Land and Ace the Job Interview

Do Your Homework in Order to Land and Ace the Job Interview We are often told that we need to be proactive in the quest for a new job.  An employment opportunity isn’t likely to simply fall into your lap thus you’re going to need to go out and find…