While resigning from a position can be stressful, it can also mean you’ve found another (hopefully better) opportunity to grow and learn. But that doesn’t make informing your current employer any easier. While it’s not necessarily a formal requirement to give two weeks’ notice (unless it’s written into your employment contract), it is traditional to…
Finding a job you love has a huge impact on your quality of life. Not only does it affect your financial health, but also your overall happiness and satisfaction. It’s therefore one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make.
The Covid pandemic made us rethink how we live, play, and work. When more and more workers made the shift to work-from-home, employers were forced to reconsider how they measure productivity and employee satisfaction. For many companies, it has become clear that employees crave more flexibility in how and when work gets done.
Learning new skills is critical to advancing one’s career. According to one study, 74% of hiring decision-makers agree that a skills gap persists in the current U.S. labor and hiring economy. Luckily, there are a number of online learning resources that are designed to teach you the latest skills. And while most programs don’t deliver…
You’ve just successfully submitted your application for your dream job. Congrats! Your potential employer now wants you to complete a…pre-employment personality test? While the thought of a test assessing your personality can be intimidating, it’s really just another way for the potential employer to see if you’d excel in the position.
No one is happy every day in their jobs. Everyone has seasons of high stress and too many demands. However, if this has become the “normal” in your life and you’re ready for a change in your career, how can you make the switch? Here are some tips to help you.
You want a higher salary. The only thing standing in your way is that difficult conversation with your boss. No one likes talking about money, especially when you have to prove why you deserve more of it.
When you’re looking for a new job, you’ll likely focus some time on updating your LinkedIn profile. However, even if you’re not actively searching, you should always keep it as timely as possible. Recruiters are constantly using LinkedIn to find good quality candidates. When your profile is polished, professional and optimized, it could land you…
Are you just starting out in your career and unsure about which direction to head in? Are mid-way through it and wondering about making a move?
You invest hours into crafting the perfect resume. Hiring managers, on the other hand, spend seconds scanning it. How can you make your background stand out, so you’re the obvious fit for the job?
