Category Archives: Careers

How to Answer: Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?

Posted: November 6, 2015 at 5:44 pm

This is one of the most perplexing and commonly asked interview questions. Here’s how to craft a response when a recruiter inevitably poses the question during your job hunt.

Say It Loud, Say It Proud: Bragging at Work

Posted: October 23, 2015 at 10:10 pm

Bragging at work seems, on its face, like a bad idea. Nobody wants to look like an attention hog! Unfortunately, laboring away in silence is an equally terrible idea.

5 Ways to Make A Job You’re Overqualified for Worthwhile

Posted: October 16, 2015 at 11:16 pm

A job you’re overqualified for can leave you feeling discouraged, resentful and underutilized. However, a savvy worker will work hard to turn it into a stepping stone for the next phase of their career. Here are five ways to make the best of a less than ideal situation.

How To Find a Mentor

Posted: October 2, 2015 at 6:34 pm

Ah, mentorship! It’s the career advice topic that we all love to ignore. However, anybody who is serious about their career needs to stop running from this topic. Mentors can be an indispensable guide along your career path dispensing advice, making valuable introductions, and lending a hand when you’re in need.

7 Things You Should Never Say At Work

Posted: September 25, 2015 at 2:35 am

There are a million decisions that we make when we show up at work each day. However, one of the most important choices you can make is the language that you use. Just one word or phrase can shift people’s perception of you in either a positive or negative direction.

How To Turn An Hourly Gig Into a Full Time Job

Posted: August 14, 2015 at 11:30 am

Many part-time employees who would prefer to have a full-time job with a stable salary and health benefits. Here’s how you can make the leap from an hourly gig to a full-time position.

4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Switching Careers

Posted: August 7, 2015 at 12:38 am

Share and Help your Friends With Their Job Search! When you’re unhappy at work, it can be exciting to daydream about new career directions. However, you have to ask yourself some serious questions. For example, being an occupational therapist might look like a fantastic job. Maybe it is…but do you know what the required credentials… Read More »