One of the top pieces of advice I received when entering the business world as a young professional was to find a mentor. My initial thought was, “How do I even go about that? What do I look for?” As a brand-new employee in an unfamiliar corporate environment, I barely knew anyone – but realized […]

I’ve seen one or two simply masterful networkers in my life. They’re so good at networking, they don’t even know they’re doing it. They charm rooms full of people and create vortexes of ideation and connection. But networking doesn’t come as easily for some of us. Even when the desire is there, we need practice […]

You are great at selling — but you’re a little less great at actually closing sales. You know better than to try some of the less attractive closing tactics like the “assumptive close” — intentionally treating a potential buyer like they’ve already agreed to do business with you. But, you love the product you’re selling, […]

When you’re looking for a new job, it’s normal to expect a lot of questions during your interviews. You’ll be asked about your job history. You’ll be asked how you’d proceed in a hypothetical situation. You’ll be asked about specific skills and your five-year plan. It can feel like all you’re doing is answering questions. […]

A mentor is something we all want. It’s also something that’s really easy to ignore. Finding a mentor usually is relegated to the back burner by the more pressing things in life: career, family, hobbies, commitments, chores and meetings. Being mentored is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself, and it’s something […]

You may not always know how you’re doing at work, and that’s why feedback is crucial to seek. Don’t take this the wrong way, but sometimes as humans, we are terrible at seeing the reality of situations. At home, with friends and especially at work, most of us think we’re fabulous at a certain thing, […]

It’s a familiar movie scene: A successful magazine editor — or sometimes she’s a creative director at an advertising agency — floats into the office, an assistant hands her a latte, and she sits at her spotless, midcentury-modern desk. She has none of the sticky notes, stapled receipts, soccer pictures, inboxes, outboxes, notebooks, reports, cords, […]

If your approach to choosing a company to work for is simply “it’s the biggest company in town,” or “its website is awesome,” you should think again. With a little energy up front, you’ll not only discover a good company to work for, but one that will be the perfect fit for where you want […]

For many of us, as kids, the dream was a simple one: Become a race car driver, a princess, an astronaut, a magician or a movie star. Then we grew up and realized that the world actually needs accountants, doctors, designers, writers, salespeople, teachers and executives. But just because the adult you has a job […]

With family flying in, cookies in the oven and mistletoe to hang, the hustle and bustle of the holidays make it quite difficult to get anything done. But don’t let this discourage you from acing your job hunt. Check out these job opportunities and tips on how to get your foot in the door. Gather […]

Summer is officially over, and fall is in full swing. With fall being such a busy season, people can get off track in pursuing their career goals. Check out these five tips to find career bliss and achieve your goals this fall! Evaluate Your Current Position According to a survey by Gallup.com, “Only 30 percent […]

With busy family schedules and a never-ending list of to-dos at work, does the concept of work-life balance seem like a myth? If so, you’re not alone. According to a study published by the American Sociology Review, 70 percent of American workers struggle to find an acceptable balance between work and family life. There are […]