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
Starting a new job is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. You have to learn the ropes of a brand new company and position; if you had to relocate for the job, you’re also juggling the added stress of unpacking and navigating a brand new community. However, no matter what else is going on,
In today’s modern era, we are growing by leaps and bounds in the fields of technology and automation. In the midst of this process, we have failed to notice or act upon the pressing matters we have been ignoring. It is of utmost importance that we as citizens of our country plan implement creative projects
I recently received a phone call asking if I would provide a professional reference for someone named Margaret. I racked my brain, trying to remember a student, client, or someone I worked with in the Marine Corps by that name — but I came up empty. I even tried thinking of a Marge or a
The job search is perhaps the most personal impersonal experience there is. As a job seeker, you pour your heart into your cover letter. You customize your resume. You agonize your way through every step of the process, which can drag out for many months. Along the way, you may encounter many tests of your abilities:
If you’re wondering, “should I call after the interview?”… then you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to walk you through when you should call (and NOT call) the interviewer after an interview. There are a couple cases where a phone call after the interview is a good idea, but many cases where this