How to Quit a Toxic Work Environment
Work may not be Disneyland, but that doesn’t mean it has to be the most miserable place on earth. There are many reasons why you may find yourself in a toxic work environment: an...
Category: Job Hunting
Your Dream Company Lists ‘No Available Jobs’? No Problem. You Can Get Hired Anyway
If you’ve ever been serious about landing a new position, chances are you’ve taken the initiative to reach out to companies even when they don’t have a roster of jobs available. One of the...
One Woman’s Story: I Changed Careers — Successfully — At 40 (And You Can, Too)
In reading Michelle Obama’s book Becoming, I was struck by one thought in particular—she writes that one of the most useless questions you can ask a child is “What do you want to be...
Fired? Here’s How To Finesse It In Interviews, On Job Applications And On Your Resume
You may have been let go, but that doesn’t mean a better job isn’t out there on the horizon. What stands between you and that next opportunity — OK, besides a few days of...
Don’t Bash The Boss: And 3 Other Things You Should Never Do After Getting Fired
Know what’s worse than a breakup? Getting fired. And just like there are certain things you should steer clear of post-breakup (like drunk texts or dramatic Facebook posts) there are some key post-termination rules...
How to Boss Up And Thrive In The Boys’ Club At Work
Have you ever had the experience of having your ideas dismissed, only to have them praised after your male counterpart repeats them? What about being interrupted by a male colleague while you’re speaking during...
7 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job
My sister is job hunting, and recently had an interview that went really well. The company called her for a second round, which she also aced, so the hiring manager invited her back for...
4 Signs Your Boss Is Toxic—And What To Do About It
If you have a bad boss, you’re not alone: A recent Monster Jobs poll found that 76% of people have endured a toxic boss. And although a horrible leader can make certain your work...
6 Ways To Clean Up Your Resume and Wow Hiring Managers
Lifestyle guru Marie Kondo has inspired millions of us to clean up our homes and get rid of what’s no longer making us happy—helping many of us enjoy a more streamlined life. Thirty-nine percent...
How To Reach Out To People You Haven’t Spoken To In Years When You Need A Job—Without Looking Too Pleading, Desperate or Ungrateful
Picture it: You find yourself in need a of job, ASAP. You check LinkedIn to find the smiling headshots of your 200+ connections staring back at you. The only problem? You haven’t talked to...
