I can’t possibly negotiate my salary now—we’re in the middle of COVID-19 and I should be happy with anything! Sound familiar? Perhaps you’ve heard a fellow jobseeker say something similar, or maybe you’ve said these words, aloud or to yourself. But is it correct that...
Tons of people aspire to work from home — and with good reason. Microsoft’s Work Without Walls notes that employees enjoy working from home as they get to cut their gas expenses, spend more time with the family, and be in a significantly less stressful environment....
Working from Home Whether we find ourselves working from home by choice or necessity, it can be helpful to plan our days for maximum time management efficiency. It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of feeling comfortable in our home environment while the hours float on...
We all know the job-hunting drill: polish our professional resume, research the company prior to the interview, and be prepared to answer questions about ourselves during the interviewing process. But what about when the interviewer asks us, at the end of the first...
Many people upload their resumes to LinkedIn and then forget about the site, only logging on to update their information after they have a career change. But, in fact, LinkedIn is a valuable resource you should be using in your professional toolbox when you are...
During maternity leave, new parents quickly learn to expect the unexpected. No matter how well we plan, we have to adapt to changes in plans when our new bundle of joy is in charge of the household for those first few chaotic months. Planning for obstacles applies to...
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