According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person spends 8.8 hours per day at work – that’s a little over 9,000 hours per year, essentially one-third of your life. It stands to reason, then, that you’re going to…
No one wants to make it to their retirement party after a lifelong career and say to themselves, “Well, that was pointless.” But many workers feel tied to jobs they simply tolerate because they’re not sure how to invest their…
Do you find it hard to make ends meet these days? You are not alone. For millions of workers, wages and disposable personal income have flat-lined or fallen during the last decade. According to the Center for Budget and Policy…
As the daughter of a career counselor, the importance of the perfect job interview was pounded into my head since I was 15 and applied for my first job as a night receptionist. We’ve seen a lot of bad interviewers…
As telecommuting and freelancing become more common, coworking is turning into a viable alternative to working from home or a traditional office. While there are several advantages to coworking, including increased social interaction, access to conference rooms, and the ability…
On occasion, you may notice a star employee becoming irritable and late for work on a regular basis. Enthusiasm has waned, and productivity has dropped. Now you are starting to feel irritable every time you see this person, and are…
When I graduated from the University of Florida, living at home with my parents was not where I expected to find myself. With my degree in industrial engineering, I had envisioned starting a career immediately. But instead, I found myself job-less,…
Volunteering overseas can be a great opportunity. It can allow you to do some good in the world, explore a new culture, meet new people, and even beef up your resume. Of course, once you start researching what it involves,…
Do you find yourself going through the motions every day at work? Are you physically showing up for the job, but leaving your mind elsewhere? Are you feeling detached from what formerly gave you joy and fulfillment? If so, you…
We often hear the phrase “personal branding” in the mix of marketing lingo. But it’s hardly another prod by marketers to push goods and services in your face. Conversely, personal branding is all about you: who you are as a…
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