No one wants to hire a novice. It’s crucial to be able to demonstrate your expertise to land your target job. This can be a challenge, especially if you’re transitioning to a new field or applying for a job that can best be described as a “reach” for you. What can you do to become […]
Avoid these mistakes when starting a side business
You’re starting a business on the side while working full time? Join the club. You’re in good company. MBO Partners research shows “30 million Americans (are) already…self-employed — either as a main source of work (17.9 million solopreneurs) or by using self-employment as a way to augment other income (12.1 million side-giggers).” Running a business on the […]
How your personality can help you land or lose a job
It’s difficult to find a job if you don’t know what you want to do. Sounds obvious? Have you really focused on your skills and accomplishments and whether they help qualify you for the jobs you seek? One pet peeve of recruiters and hiring managers is that job seekers often apply for positions ill-suited to their requirements. […]
How to deal with 5 types of bosses
Most people would agree that a boss could help make or break a job. A great boss can make even the most mundane job seem more worthwhile, and a terrible boss can create a toxic work environment and ruin an otherwise perfect career opportunity. In fact, it’s often said people don’t leave jobs; they leave bosses. Tom […]
How to succeed with your career
Do you have specific career goals? The beginning of a new year is a good time to evaluate your plans to set targets so you’re more likely to accomplish them. However, even if you have ambitious goals and plans, you should view your career as a marathon and not a sprint. Business is constantly changing, as […]