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Eyes on the Fastest-Growing Jobs: Tips for Surviving a Changing Workplace

The United States' workplace landscape is rapidly changing this 2023, and there are interesting trends emerging for career-minded people. There's no doubt that the global pandemic disru...

Turning Job Rejections into Opportunities: A Guide to Resilience and Growth

You prepared well, performed strongly, and then awaited the result only to find out you didn't get the job. Losing out to someone you think was less qualified doesn't just feel like a profes...

How to Make Your Career More Secure Against Layoffs

In recent times, more people are looking for jobs due to concerns about the economy and increasing layoffs across many industries, as reported by a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.  Layoffs, whic...

Why Is Office Politics So Annoying? Here's How to Deal With It

Almost everyone who works in an office will face office politics at some point. It’s those invisible yet impactful dynamics that influence who gets ahead and whose ideas get noticed.  According to ...

5 Questions to Consider Before Settling on a Career

You will spend a significant amount of your life working. Research indicates that most people spend a third of their awake time at work. That’s why you should carefully choose a profession, career, and industry to work in...

5 Simple Strategies to Impress Your Manager During One-on-One Meetings

One-on-one meetings with your manager are more than just routine check-ins. They're crucial opportunities for career progression and building a stronger professional relationship. A study by Steve...

Careers Changes and Remote Work in 2023

As we enter 2023, most American workers prefer remote work. About a quarter of all professional jobs became remote at the end of last year, and that figure is expected to continue to rise this year. The job service FlexJobs repor...

5 Key Barriers to a Promotion: How to Overcome Them and Advance Your Career

Picture this: you're the quintessential employee—early to the office, last one out, always willing to take on extra projects, and you consistently elevate your boss's stature. Neverthele...

3 Essential Questions to Consider Before Taking a Leadership Role

Taking on a leadership role is exciting, but it's more than just getting a title or a salary bump. It involves making difficult decisions, leading a team through challenges, and shouldering responsibiliti...