Careers

Have you ever botched the question, “Why are you the best person for this job” in an interview? I know I have! It is easy to panic when your potential employer poses this question. You don’t want to sound overly pretentious and risk losing your chance at your dream job. Read more…

It’s day one. You walk into the workplace, nervous and a little scared. There’s the secretary’s desk on the left and your bosses office on the right next to your cubicle. Across from your desk is the desk of an office assistant who seems friendly, but with work to do Read more…

The Career Quandary   Listen, I get it! I jumped through the same hoops that you did. In high school, I worked hard to get good grades so that I could get accepted to the college of my choice. That sweet acceptance letter finally graced my inbox, and I was Read more…

What constitutes a hostile work environment? Is it the short-tempered boss, or the foul-mouthed coworker? Is it a lack of equality, support, or teamwork? Not every hostile work environment looks exactly the same and can be showcased in different ways. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, hostility is defined as a Read more…

On a daily basis, roughly 1.7 billion people use Google Search and handling on average 7 billion in a day.  This statistic is generating lots of good and stable jobs for people who know how to manipulate the search engines to bring huge benefits to businesses. A crucial skill in Read more…

You’ve been told that you have to choose between being a mom and having a career. They say you won’t be able to do both well. You’ve rejected these outdated cultural expectations and flourished in your education and career. Now, you are pregnant or considering children. There are some benefits Read more…

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” You’ve been asked this question since you were a little girl, but it can still be a struggle to come up with an answer. It’s easy to get lost and confused with so many career options to choose from. Choosing Read more…

Picture this: you’re sitting in an interview for your dream job. You want to believe you are the best candidate for the position…that you have the right analytical skills and abilities they are looking for, but to be honest beyond what’s on your resume and a few words you pulled Read more…

You did it! You got accepted into college, picked a major, graduated (or are about to) and are now looking for some real-life experience. Once you go out and enter the real world, you will soon realize that you are not the only person trying to achieve the same goal. Read more…

Are you tired of feeling intimated and anxious during job interviews? Say no more. With these 7-powerful job interview tips you will be given tools to feel confident and prepared for any job interview. 1. Research the company The person interviewing you will be able to tell if you’ve done Read more…

We’ve all been there: it’s 3 a.m. on a Tuesday night, you have school in the morning, and you know you should go to sleep. But instead, you have 18 tabs open, you’re in a rabbit hole researching what to do with your life and the aptitude test you just Read more…

You’re going after your dream career, fully equipped with the technical skills you’ll need to succeed in your industry. You had an internship in New York, and you started and sold your own business while juggling an 18-credit load during your undergrad. You’re checking off each box with ease during Read more…

You’ve just walked out of an interview and you nailed it. Or, almost nailed it. But what now? Do you just sit tight and (nervously) wait until you get an email from them? Or better, a phone call? You’ve heard some people write thank you notes to those who interviewed Read more…