Business relationships are different from interpersonal relationships because there is always a measure of professional distance. This is a good thing, but can sometime result in uncomfortable moments when you wish you could communicate something to a key associate, but for the good of your business, you can’t. Sometimes, like in romantic relationships, those […]
There’s a pervasive attitude among employees that “no news is good news” and that if you just plug away, you will be fine at your job. This could not be further from the truth. The reality of the job market is that companies get restructured and reshuffled all the time, leaving employees who […]
When you first become a boss, it can be daunting. You want to be a “good” boss, in the way that you benefit the company, but you most likely also want to be a “good” boss as it pertains to treating your staff and building your team. The problem is, unless you work […]
When we’re young, we’re taught by our parents, teachers, coaches, and others that “winners never quit.” A lovely sentiment that helps foster innovation, dedication, and feats by some of our best athletes, titans of industry, and performers. Yet, the reality of the working world is that there are times when you will most […]
We’ve all gotten the panicked phone call or e-mail from a friend or colleague asking whether you’ll be a reference for them, because they have been interviewing, and they are getting close to their next gig. The natural reaction is to say yes immediately, and worry about the rest when you get the call […]
The holy grail of any career is to put in your time, get noticed, and get paid what you’re worth (at least, in your mind.) For many, that road is not a straight one. It most likely resembles a crazy squiggle. In uncertain times, many of us hunker down with the role we have […]
Everyone has days at work where they imagine how different their life would be if they worked for themselves. There is a rightful allure to Freelancing: there is a certain freedom to how and when you complete projects, you can work around your other life commitments, and you don’t have to request vacation days. […]
We’ve all had that dream of being unprepared for a final exam, but what happens when you get that feeling in an interview? Since the beginning of time, interviewers have been “testing” employees in different ways (there’s the apocryphal tale about Thomas Edison observing whether a potential employee salted his food before tasting […]
In our hyperconnected society, there are more ways than ever to find out about jobs, including social media and the web. It seems like when you see a posting for companies you admire, they are rarely something you’re a fit for. Some roles at these companies never even make the posting stage, and instead […]
Jobs are like relationships: sometimes the amount of effort you put in is too much for what you’re getting back. We’re constantly told to “hold on to what you’ve got” in uncertain times, but what do you do when you’re sure you need to get out? It’s important to approach your exit strategy […]