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Feeling the “Monday blues”? You are not alone in this. Millions of people feel the same way you do. The weekend freedom fades, and the thought of tackling a new week can feel overwhelming. But Mondays don’t have to be…

Anyone who’s ever been unemployed (or looked for a job while employed) knows how stressful and exhausting the job search process can be. So, during your job search, should you feel guilty for taking some time for yourself? The short…

It’s that time of year again when job seekers think they should stop looking for a job throughout the holiday season. No one will be hiring anyway, so you may as well take the rest of the year off, right?…

Many employers now use behavioral-based interview questions to learn more about a candidate’s past experience as a predictor of future performance. These behavioral interview questions are usually the “tough” interview questions that interviewers use as a method of determining whether…

As a professional, career development can be a difficult concept to grasp, and an even harder one to put into action. I’m here to simplify it for you: there are four phases of career development every professional should know, and…

Planning to hold off on your job search during the holiday season, believing that no one hires at this time of year? You could be missing lucrative opportunities to snag a great new role. Most professionals assume that the holidays…

It’s the ultimate elevator pitch request: “Describe yourself in one word.” If you’re asked this in a job interview, how can you boil down everything you can bring to this role in one single word? The key is to choose…

There’s nothing more challenging at work than dealing with a co-worker who is condescending, rude, or undermines your confidence. It can be incredibly frustrating and emotionally draining, leaving you questioning your abilities or even dreading interactions. But how do you…

If you’re in the middle of a frustrating job search, the holidays can be the worst time of year for you. It may not exactly bring out the best in you when old Auntie June keeps asking why you haven’t…

I’ve known about “working vacations” for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my dad owned an engineering firm. Every time we went away, it was a working vacation. However, I realize most people don’t generally take these types…