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Is Career Nostalgia Holding You Back?
Sometimes if you've liked a job, things may change around you gradually and you may subconsciously wait for the good times to come back. This is career nostalgia and it can stand in the way of your career advancement.
The Five Harsh Truths About Micromanagers
If you've worked for a micromanager or if you have a little bit of the tendency yourself, there are a few truths that will help you overcome the obstacles associated with micromanaging.
Shape up your resume for the job search marathon
These resume mistakes can stand in the way of you getting your next job. Understanding how to structure your resume can help you be more effective when looking for a new job.
What’s Career Santa bringing you this year?
Like a child who no longer believes in Santa, too often we can give up on believing we can get true satisfaction from our careers. However, when you clarify and ask for what you want career-wise you're more likely to get it.
Honestly… Do you deserve a promotion?
The first step to getting promoted is making up your own mind that it's something that you want, then developing a plan to get there. This article can help get in the right mindset and lay the foundation for advancement.
Need a New Resume? Give This Free Service a Try
When you're in job search, a big obstacle to getting started can be the need to create or update a resume. Technology is making that easier. The Resume Builder tool can help you have a great resume in minutes.
5 Steps to a Great LinkedIn Photo and Why It’s Critical to Your Success
LinkedIn profiles with a professional headshot are much more likely to get outreach from recruiters than those with no photo. Here are tips on how to get a great looking professional headshot.
Colette’s Career Story: My Time in the Old Boys’ Club
Colette's career story of surviving divorce, raising five kids, getting a second degree, working as a woman in male-dominated construction industry, facing gender discrimination and ultimately starting her own construction company.
How I learned to live happily with my gremlin, Ralph
I call that little voice in your head that sometimes says mean things to you a gremlin. The gremlin can be very annoying but it's job is to keep you safe at all costs even if it makes you unhappy. Here are a few tips on how to make friends with your gremlin so you can stay safe and happy!