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7 Essential Questions to Ask During a Job Interview
When you're nearing the end of a job interview, it's crucial to show your interest and engagement by asking thoughtful questions. Not only does this demonstrate your preparation, but it also presents an opportunity...
How To Leave A Stressful Job With A Supportive Boss
Leaving a job is never easy, especially when you're fortunate enough to have a supportive boss in a stressful work environment. A Washington Post article titled "Work Advice: My boss is the one good thing about my...
Think Twice Before Sending That Angry Email
Anger can get the best of us, especially in work settings where emotions can run high. Got a problem with a coworker or an unreasonable request from your boss? Before you let your emotions take control and hit "send" on ...
Climbing the Ladder: More Than Just a Performance Game
The road to a promotion is often paved with the misconception that high job performance alone will propel employees up the career ladder. As noted by the Harvard Business Review—an invaluable resource for...
How to Make Your Career More Secure Against Layoffs
In recent times, more people are looking for jobs due to concerns about the economy and increasing layoffs across many industries, as reported by a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Layoffs, whic...
9 Things Managers Do That Drive Good Employees to Quit
Anytime a good employee turns in his resignation is a sign that a company is in trouble. But too often managers are blaming everything but their own behavior for helping to drive good employees out the door. Not only is i...
Real Income Growth Trends: Insights from the JP Morgan Chase Institute's Latest Report
The recent labor market data has led to varying perspectives on real income growth trends, and the topic has received a lot of attention due to its connection to consumer confidence...
It's Becoming the Norm for Older Employees to Keep Working, But Why?
It's Becoming the Norm for Older Employees to Keep Working, But Why? With the standard age of retirement going up each year, along with standard life expectancy, many assume that people are simply working lo...
Nail Your Interview: The Secret Weapon You Need to Land the Job
Imagine you've aced every question in your job interview, your responses were stellar, and you've built a great rapport with the interviewer. But then comes the dreaded closing pitch - that make-or-break ...