Article by Todd Duncan Time is your greatest resource. If you struggle with managing it, you likely have not yet harnessed the power of daily disciplines. As the biblical book of Proverbs says, “He who neglects discipline despises himself.” The most powerful decision you will ever make for your productivity is the choice to build
Over the years, career coaches have grown in popularity. Once seen as a luxury only top executives could afford, they are now thoroughly mainstream. The shifting perception of career coaches may have something to do with the increasing complexity of the workplace. Professionals are switching jobs more frequently, and companies are searching for ways to empower and retain their
A great resume can further your career. The stronger it is, the more interviews you’ll land. An excellent resume can even get you headhunted! However, no matter how good your resume is, it can’t do all of the heavy lifting in the job search process. While it can make a fantastic first impression and provide employers with
If you’re interviewing for a remote job or work-from-home job, you’ll need a great answer for the “why do you want to work from home?” interview question. You’ll also need a good answer for this if you’re asking your current employer for permission to work from home. So we’re going to look at the best
When you have bad credit, it can feel like you’re a second-class citizen. The only debt products available to you are typically predatory and high interest, while a mortgage is pretty much off the table entirely. You may have trouble being approved for a rental, and utility companies might require a deposit to set up
Believe it or not, small businesses accounted for two-thirds of all net new jobs in the US last year, according to data from the Small Business Administration. Working at a small business can provide numerous benefits, from the chance to take on a wider scope of projects to the opportunity to establish closer relationships with clients
Article by Michael Pietrzak I woke at noon and saw no reason to get out of bed. It was a Wednesday, and I had been drinking wine until 5 a.m. that morning at a publishing industry living room party — a weekly occurrence for me. Eventually, I shuffled to the kitchen, made a little coffee, and
1. Alignment With Cultural Values Especially on the cover letter, we need to see that candidates understand and relate to our core values. Passion for the product certainly matters, and of course so do skills, but a poor culture fit is bad for everyone. The more confident we are that a candidate will fit our
A successful career transition takes planning. You’ll need to prove to an employer you have transferable skills that will help you be effective in a new role outside your previous career path. You’ll also need to communicate why a career transition makes sense for you. If you’re planning to make a transition soon or are in
Working towards your career does not just mean a higher paycheck, but also having a meaningful and fulfilling career. There are many ways that you can use to advance your career. If you feel like you are stuck in one place in your career, you need to find a way to grow it. The following