Great Management Is an Art
Whether you’re a brand new manager or have been managing for years, great management is an art as well as a science. Many otherwise excellent managers find themselves tripped up by pitfalls that can sink their ability to lead effectively. If you want to take your management abilities to the next level, watch out for […]
What to Do When You Don’t Know How to Answer an Interview Question
So you’ve prepared flawlessly for your interview. You’re full of interesting anecdotes that will show how perfect you are for the job. You look great, and you feel even better. You’re incredibly confident. Then your interviewer asks a question you could never have predicted. Now what? Here’s how to make it through a tricky interview […]
What Is The #1 Reason a Passive Candidate Would Start Looking For a New Job?
A recent LinkedIn survey indicates that only 12 percent of the workforce is aggressively looking for a new job. That means, every time you post a job opening, you’re reaching about one out of every eight qualified workers. But that same survey also reveals an additional 28 percent are reaching out to their networks for […]
How to Ask Your Boss for More Responsibility at Work
You love your job, and you’ve gotten pretty good at it. Your boss seems pleased with your work, but you find yourself feeling a bit restless. It’s not unusual that, no matter how much you like what you’re doing, there comes a time when you need a new challenge. You want more responsibility to make […]
Here’s How to Explain Job Hopping in an Interview
Changing jobs too often can get you labeled as a “job hopper.” When potential employers scan a resume that tells a story of frequent moves from job to job, it can eliminate that applicant quickly. Why? Because jumping around tells an employer you aren’t willing to commit, and if they are going to invest in […]
3 Things – Besides Coffee – That Will Give You Energy at Work
Some individuals wake up inspired, energized and ready to tackle the day that lies ahead. Not surprisingly, they are called “morning people.” But if you aren’t among this elite group, your day probably begins something like this: You wake up bleary-eyed because you stayed up late, then you get ready for work in a trance-like […]