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How to measure the impact of a new boss

By on July 13, 2017 at 1:24 PM
Having a new boss is a common occurrence in the workplace and learning how to assess their effect on your career is a vital skill in managing your growth within the company. Everyone knows how important it is to have a good working relationship with your boss, and when a new one moves in that’s …

Follow-up strategies can boost a job offer

By on July 6, 2017 at 2:06 PM
Just ask anyone who has gone on an interview: Waiting for the next steps can seem like time stands still, especially when you had a great meeting with strong rapport. You left the interview feeling motivated and energized but the reality is until you receive a job offer, you are still in a job search. …

Should you quit your job and join a start-up?

By on June 30, 2017 at 7:59 AM
That’s the question that can keep you tossing and turning in your sleep — to be presented with an opportunity to get into something on the ground floor or to stay with your job.  The notion that start-ups are often once-in-a-lifetime opportunities adds to the burden of making a good decision. We’ve all read about …

Keep your summer job search moving forward

By on June 22, 2017 at 12:16 PM
Job searching during the summer often resembles the holidays, where the mood and pace of work changes. Depending on the industry, the summer can slow things down a bit and that frequently leads to a relaxed job search. Much like the holidays, the summer is a special time of year filled with vacations, family outings …

How to leave your job gracefully

By on June 15, 2017 at 12:00 PM
The way your leave your job should be as professional as the way you started it. In all honesty, you’ll likely be remembered for how you left your employer. Was it an abrupt short notice or giving the time to help transfer your workload? Leaving a job requires some finesse and understanding that the image …

Your summer job is really a long interview

By on June 15, 2017 at 11:55 AM
Summer jobs can be great ways to boost your career and make some money even though most of them are temporary.  Some people make the mistake of downplaying a summer job with less importance, thinking, “I am only there for the summer working above minimum wage so who cares if I do a great job?” …

Live life after graduation debt free

By on June 2, 2017 at 9:07 AM
Congratulations! You graduated from college with a lot of hard work and determination. Fresh starts are always exciting and having a plan for landing a new job as well as managing your money can be two of the greatest challenges facing graduates. In a recent discussion with Rachel Cruz, author of Love Your Life Not …

Your attitude can determine your next job

By on May 25, 2017 at 11:34 AM
Harvey McKay is one of my favorite authors about importance of keeping a good attitude and he shared a story that hits home with job seekers that I wanted to pass along. The story starts out with two hikers that were camped out overnight in the mountains. A thunderous voice roused them from their sleep. The …