As a professional looking to advance your career, you may have asked yourself, “Is a master’s degree worth it?” How badly you need a graduate degree to advance your career depends on several factors. A graduate degree is expensive and requires a significant chunk of time. Most programs take two years of full-time coursework. “Tuition…
Read MoreWork-life balance has always been important. It has become even more so in this unprecedented season when the separations between work and home have literally disappeared. As we write this in the spring of 2020, more employees than ever are working from home to protect themselves and others from contagion. Freelancers and other virtual workers…
Read MoreWouldn’t it be nice if all job postings straight up said what the salary will be? Some do, but it’s more likely that an employer will require applicants to say what they expect to be paid first. If you are a candidate and haven’t done your salary research ahead of time, you might answer with…
Read MoreRiders on London’s Metro are told to “mind the gap” every time they get off the train, because the gap between the train door and the station platform will trip them up if they aren’t paying attention to where they step. Job seekers need to mind the gap, too – learn how to explain employment…
Read MoreDo job interviewers ask tough interview questions to trip up applicants on purpose? It might seem like it sometimes, but thankfully it’s not true – not in the malicious sense, at least. Interviews are carefully planned, though, to get beyond canned responses and discern how prepared, truthful, and motivated candidates are. Even some questions that…
Read MoreIf you aren’t a four-year college graduate, does the job market want you? Are well-paying jobs that don’t require a degree out there? You bet they are! Yes, college has many benefits, and many careers require a four-year or even a graduate degree. But it’s not for everyone, and it’s crazy expensive. In 2019, four…
Read MoreIf you’re seeking a new job, you need to be camera ready. No, you don’t need a makeup artist, but you do need to prepare for a video interview, which is becoming more and more common in today’s workplace. In this article, we’ll cover the fundamentals of this rapidly growing interview style. Let’s get you…
Read MoreIs there a more profitable way to navigate a networking happy hour than to grab a drink and a snack and start mingling? Yes, and our networking event tips will help you make the most of it instead of heading straight home after a long day. Your time is valuable. Networking with intention increases the…
Read MoreIs finding a new job one of your 2020 goals? Get ready now to stand out in the employment market by updating your resume. You’ve gained valuable experience over the past year. Updating your resume gives you the opportunity to highlight your current value as a candidate for a future employer and showcase your best…
Read MoreConsider this scenario: You’ve accepted a job offer, and when you tell your current employer you’re leaving, they extend a counteroffer to get you to reconsider. Now two companies are bidding for your services. This is a good thing, right? Not necessarily. It might give a confidence boost to feel wanted by two employers, but…
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