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Making a transition following a COVID-19-related job loss
Dear Sam: I, like millions of others, lost my job due to COVID-19. I was employed with my last employer...
What adds value to the presentation of your candidacy?
Dear Sam: In 2017, I left corporate America to take care of my two young children. I worked part-time for a while until the...
Building your brand as an emerging young professional
Dear Sam: I have a bit of a dilemma on my hands. I am 23 years old, out of college, and heading into the real world. I have...
Telling your military story to a civilian audience
Dear Sam: I am within my first five years post-undergrad. I am an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves and a civilian employee...
Use your cover letter to add value to your story
Dear Sam: I hate writing and want to make sure, before I put myself through the daunting task of creating a cover letter, that...
Steer focus away from the appearance of being a 'job hopper'
Dear Sam: After 10 years in inside sales, my employer went out of business. Unfortunately, more recent positions have been...
Should your resume include all of your career experience?
Dear Sam: I am in my 50s and looking for ways to not show my age in my resume, which I think is adversely affecting my job...
Upcoming 2020 grad wonders what her job search will look like amid COVID era
Dear Sam: I have been reading your articles for a while and enjoy the advice you offer to people in a wide variety of...
Predict the value you are positioned to contribute to your next employer
Dear Sam: I would like to get your opinion on how to improve my resume. I am 55 years old, with 20 years of management...
How does your resume score?
Dear Sam: I need help with my resume, and I don't know where to start. To me, on a scale of 1-10, my resume is a 5. I know that...
How to leverage experience and education to boost your brand
Dear Sam: I have been searching for employment for almost three years. I previously worked in the healthcare field, but after...
Turn around your job search with targeted direction
Dear Sam: My story goes like this…I graduated with a B.A. in history at the age of 32 in 2018. I took a job that paid less than...
Transitioning from public service to the private sector
Dear Sam: I read your column each week and have learned so much from reading about others' resume dilemmas, but I have never...
Don't let outdated rules guide the presentation of your personal brand
Dear Sam: I'm struggling. I have 23 years of work experience with multiple employers and can't fit it all in a nicely...
Perform an emergency triage of your resume to diagnose its issues
Dear Sam: I read your column every week, and I like your advice on how to build a compelling resume. I wonder if you could give...
Reduce the anxiety of change by being proactively preparing your brand
Dear Sam: I have been at the same job for more than 20 years! Now, with the current global pandemic crisis, the business may...
Out-of-date approaches destroy your candidacy as a competitive, informed hire
Dear Sam: I am confused as to why my resumes aren’t effective. I have present at my job descriptions, highlighted some...
Weighing the benefit of closing a career “gap” versus presenting unrelated experience
Dear Sam: I worked in the financial services field for a company that eventually shut down. I was in the middle of finishing my...
How to present your career for a lower-level role to stay employed during COVID-19
Dear Sam: I am an avid reader of your column and have even cut out some of your articles to save for reference! I have a...
Five questions to consider asking your interviewer
Dear Sam: I read last week’s column where you referenced how to answer some challenging interview questions and it prompted me...
What is the interviewer really asking?
Dear Sam: What is the best way to handle the inevitable "why did you leave your last employer" question on an application? I...
Navigating a job search after a career hiatus
Dear Sam: I have been out of work for two years battling cancer. I am now cancer-free and cleared to return to work! I've come...
What is your resume really saying (and not saying?)
Dear Sam: As my job search continues, I need help. I may not be getting results based on my resume or the fact that I do not...
How can I start an Employee Resource Group (ERG) at work?
Dear Sam: My company lacks affinity (or employee resource) groups to celebrate and support diverse populations. How would...
How to negotiate for more time off when job searching
Dear Sam: I am in the third round of interviews with a company that I’m very interested in. However, their time off benefits...
Dear Sam: Overcoming potential disqualifiers in presenting your personal brand
Dear Sam: After 12 years, in just a few weeks, I will finally be a college graduate. Aside from finishing what I started, my...
Not ready to retire? How to find your encore career
Dear Sam: I was recently offered a buyout after 26 years at a wonderful organization. Although I am getting a pretty great...
Why education is rarely a key qualifier on your resume
Dear Sam: After 25 years with a major company that went into bankruptcy recently, I have to take early retirement. I am only 52...
Daughter seeks help for Mom struggling with her job search
Dear Sam: I am writing in regards to my mother. She is currently 56 years old, was laid off, and has been unemployed for more...
Dear Sam: Is your career experiencing the Groundhog Day effect?
Dear Sam: I am a professional in the entertainment business—with more than 20 years of experience in my home country—who...
Dear Sam: Resume critique offers critical insight to improving candidate’s brand
Dear Sam: I am a nurse who has relocated to the area. I would like to have you critique my resume in order to help me find a...
Dear Sam: Is your resume really saying what you think it is?
Dear Sam: After 10 years in inside sales, my employer went out of business. Unfortunately, more recent positions I have held...
Dear Sam: I graduated with a degree but can’t get a job! What am I doing wrong?
Dear Sam: I have followed your excellent column for months now. I am a professor at a local college. I often hear from...
Dear Sam: Could starting a blog or posting regularly to LinkedIn or other sites help or hurt my career?
Dear Sam: I enjoy writing, even though my job is more technical. Friends, who also are just starting in their career have...
Dear Sam: Launch 2020 with a renewed vision of your brand
Dear Sam: I would like to get your opinion on how to improve my resume. I am 55 years old, with 20 years of management...
Dear Sam: How to build a network beyond your peer group
Dear Sam: After reading one of your columns on developing a networking plan, I was prompted to ask, “how does a career military...
Dear Sam: Baby boomer prepares for layoff and personal branding process
Dear Sam: I have more than 25 years of experience in various customer service capacities. I have just been informed that I...
Dear Sam: How to build a resume to transition from public to private sector
Dear Sam: I read your column each week and have learned so much from reading about others' resume dilemmas, but I have...
Dear Sam: What to do when you are told your resume is 'fine', but you know it is not
Dear Sam: I was recently laid off after approximately 33 years of employment at the same firm. Unfortunately, I do not have a...
Dear Sam: Leave hiring managers feeling “full” and “satisfied” after reviewing your candidacy
Dear Sam: I read your response to Jane last week, and I too have been wondering what I am doing wrong in the presentation...
Dear Sam: How to use your resume to tell your story and sell your brand
Meet Todd!Todd has served in technician roles for the majority of his career. Serving in the military for two years, he...
Dear Sam: Getting the interviews but not getting the job? What’s going wrong?
Dear Sam: I am a 38-year-old woman who has been trying to find a job within my area. I am a seasoned administrative...
Dear Sam: What does a modern resume look like?
Dear Sam: I have more than 30 years of human resources experience with a Fortune 500 company. I retired and moved on to a...
Dear Sam: Strategically positioning your candidacy to overcome “requirements”
Dear Sam: I am trying to write my resume and am receiving conflicting advice on what to include. I am reading through job...
Dear Sam: Let’s talk about coworking
Dear Sam: I am an independent freelancer and often end up working by myself. I have considered coworking to help myself form a...
Dear Sam: How to begin writing a resume 30+ years into your career
Dear Sam: I hate to admit it, but at 55 years old I needed to write my first resume. I suppose not needing a resume was a good...
Dear Sam: How do I identify workplace burnout?
Dear Sam: Recently the term "burnout" has become a buzzword, but how can I identify the difference between burnout and just...
Dear Sam: Storytelling and its connection to your brand
I have received a lot of ‘Dear Sam’ questions lately from readers seeking to differentiate their brands and not understanding...
Dear Sam: How do I get a side gig?
Dear Sam: I keep hearing about side hustles as a way to earn extra income. I’d love to have one, but I don’t even know where to...
Dear Sam: Making the leap from entrepreneur to employee
Dear Sam: I had my own business for 27 years and grew it slowly and steadily to generate millions in annual sales. While...
Dear Sam: Use your cover letter to facilitate the storytelling of your brand
Dear Sam: I just read in your column about how cover letters are still important. My sons are looking for jobs and have...
Dear Sam: How to prepare for a video interview
Dear Sam: I just graduated from college and I have been applying for different opportunities and going through the job...
Dear Sam: Communicating across generations in the workplace
Dear Sam: I have been working for more than thirty years and so many things that have changed during that time. One of the...
Company culture: What is it and why does it matter?
Dear Sam: I always hear 'company culture' this and 'company culture' that. What does 'company culture' even mean? What...
Dear Sam: Why is my resume not generating calls?
Dear Sam: I have applied for more jobs than I ever thought I would. Each time I read the job postings, review the...
Dear Sam: How can I create an Employee Resource Group at work?
Dear Sam: My company lacks any sort of affinity for employee resource groups to celebrate and support diverse populations....
Dear Sam: Personal branding 101 (Part 2)
As a continuation from last week’s column, I wanted to cover a few additional common questions and themes I see in today’s...
Dear Sam: Personal branding 101
At a recent career fair, I sat and reviewed resumes from several job seekers. I was really shocked to see old practices rearing...
Dear Sam: How to get a job with limited or no experience
Dear Sam: I have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and am stuck in a retail position. Everyone asks for experience! I would like...
4 critical steps to ensure your resume contains keyword-rich content
Dear Sam: I have recently been applying to dozens upon dozens of full-time jobs with little to no real success. I often wonder...
Dear Sam: Presenting a “competitive” image of your candidacy
Dear Sam: I am 57 years old and have just lost my job due to downsizing. I am concerned that my age will turn off prospective...
May Makeover Series: Presenting an executive candidacy
Meet Alexis! Alexis has been a client of mine for several years, first coming to me when she wanted to transition into the...
May Makeover Series: Position yourself for a promotion
Background: Mitchell came to me with the goal of preparing his resume for an advancement opportunity. While he had felt...
May Makeover Series: Professionalize your candidacy, graduate from that high school brand
With high school graduations on the horizon, I thought this was a poignant time to make sure your resume doesn’t still look...
May Makeover Series: Target your audience through keyword relevance
Meet Celia… Celia came to me seeking to transition into an organizational development, talent management, or recruitment role....
How do I know if a career coach is right for me?
Dear Sam: I am considering changing careers and my brother-in-law, who is in human resources, recommended I speak with a...
Understanding today’s resume rules
Dear Sam: After 27 years with my current employer, I was recently informed they will be going out of business at the end of the...
What is the purpose of a qualifications summary?
Dear Sam: I have a question about a qualifications summary versus an objective statement. I hear experts say both ways are the...
A multipotentialite explores the intersection of talents and passions
Dear Sam: I am a multipotentialite with many professional talents, skills, interests, and passions. How do I reflect that in my...
Top 3 benefits of being or having a mentor
Dear Sam: I have been reading and hearing a great deal about mentors lately. What is mentoring all about and is it something I...
Brand yourself by showing how you added value beyond expectations
Dear Sam: I am a healthcare professional planning to search for a new position. Enclosed you will find my admittedly...
How to prepare for a career fair
Dear Sam: After spending 13 years with my last employer, I was recently laid off. The job search process is new to me. There is...
Should I “dumb-down” my resume to get a job?
Dear Sam: Do you have any suggestions for a more experienced—62 years of age—woman landing a job? In just about every case I...
Persona Brand Makeover: What’s unique about me?
Meet Ashley! Ashley came to me seeking a creative position in a corporate marketing or agency setting. Her background included...
How to change your line of work mid-career
Dear Sam: I am 49 years old and have been working as a multimedia professional for more than 8 years. I currently create...
Technological Advice for Older Job Seekers
Since one of the more common justifications for age discrimination in hiring is the assumption that older workers are...
Top 5 recommendations for a New Year replete with career accomplishments
Dear Sam: As I returned to work this week, instead of feeling energized about the new year, I felt stuck in a job that doesn’t...
Navigating career transitions, additions, and losses
Dear Sam: I have two questions for you: (1) Since relocating from California—where I served many years as a DoD contractor—I...
How to structure a resume as a mid-career professional
Dear Sam: I have read several of your columns and was intrigued with your ability to improve a resume. I was recently informed...
Can you create a “general” resume?
Dear Sam: I do not know what I want to do next in my career. I am burned out in my current field, considering returning to what...
Should I leave a job I just started?
Dear Sam: I recently graduated with my master’s degree and was offered a job at a well-known and reputable company this...
Differentiating your candidacy in a sea of graduates
Dear Sam: My son graduated in May and has yet to find his first career position. We invested upwards of $185,000 on his...
How to overcome a job title that doesn’t match your job
Dear Sam: My current title—Accounting Coordinator—is considered to be a junior accounting role. I perform much more than...
Email etiquette for job seekers
When recruiting for a new position with my own firm a few months ago, I had the opportunity to step into the shoes of a hiring...
How to write a qualifications summary
Dear Sam: I’m really struggling to see why my resumes aren’t effective. I have spent time explaining what I did at each job,...
Don't Let Your Reputation Smack You on Your Way Out
Performing poorly on your way out the door can damage your image. Here's how to finish strong.
To Pass a Personality Test, Keep It Professional
It's often possible to tailor your answers to meet an employer's expectations.
How to optimize your LinkedIn profile
Dear Sam: I am very uncomfortable having “my life” on job boards or sites like LinkedIn waiting for recruiters to contact me....
Personal branding strategies to get interviews
Dear Sam: I have been applying for positions and getting nowhere. I have 35 years of teaching experience, 13 years of...
How to get your first job out of college
Dear Sam: I graduated from college in May and I am still looking for a position. I did, admittedly, get a late start as I was...
What to Ask for When You are Laid Off
Dear Sam: I was just downsized from my 13-year employer. Unfortunately, I worked with a fairly small business and they...
5 ways millennial and Gen Z workers are making first job money last
New college grads are taking on a new challenge: stretching that first paycheck. Here's how to get your finances on the right...
Why your first job out of college really, really matters
Your first job out of college can determine how your entire career will play out.
The best summer internships will teach you these skills
The best summer internships are the ones that give you hands-on experience, according to College Works Painting.
Ignore Outdated Resume Rules
Dear Sam: I hear such conflicting advice when it comes to resume “rules.” I’ve been told by friends with leadership positions...
The Difference Between Buzzwords and Keywords
Dear Sam: I’m trying to incorporate as many keywords into my resume as possible, but I feel like it sounds cliché and too...
Job Search Mistakes
Dear Sam: I work as a hiring manager, and I see candidates committing critical mistakes all the time when...
How to Highlight Foundational Roles
Dear Sam: I want to apply for a teller position at a local bank and a requirement listed in the job posting is to have at...
Tips for responding to the salary requirement question
Dear Sam: I'm returning to Columbus after living in a small Southern town for several years, so I'm gearing up my resume and...
The Value of LinkedIn Recommendations
Dear Sam: I’ve received a few endorsements on LinkedIn, but I’m assuming they aren’t as valuable as recommendations. How do I...
Commentary: Bring More Girls Into STEM Workforce
ONE OF THE WORLD'S great problems is the conservation of water in rural and underserved agricultural areas. At just 18...
What to Do When Recruiters Start Texting You
Everyone texts. Your friends, your parents and even your grandparents probably text. Businesses text you when they're having...
The 12 Best Jobs That Help People
When searching for fulfilling professions, many people reflect on whether their chosen lines of work will have positive effects...
How to Design a Creative Resume
Dear Sam: I think my resume is boring! The page just looks like a long list of bullet points. If I don’t want to read my...
Should Candidates Send Cover Letters?
Dear Sam: A few of the positions I’m interested in applying for say that a cover letter is “optional.” Do you think I should...
The Importance of Thank You Letters
Dear Sam: What are the “rules” nowadays regarding thank you notes? Can I just send an email? Do employers even care about...
How to Format a Resume
Dear Sam: Can you break down the different resume formatting options? I’ve been using the standard timeline format since...
How to Transition to a New Career
Are you among the 70 percent of American workers who aren't engaged in the work they do at their job?
How to Handle Vacation Shaming in the Office
This time of year, as the weather gets warmer, days feel brighter and your vacation feels like it's just around the corner...
Hot Jobs for MBA Grads
MBA programs have long promised to open new opportunities for workers, setting them on the fast track to career success. The...
When is the Right Time to Leave your Employer?
Dear Sam: When do you know it’s the right time to leave your company? I have been really struggling with the decision to...
Notes of a Resume Writer: Resume Critique
Dear Sam: I’m really struggling! I know I have strong qualifications and could sell myself once I was in front of a hiring...
4 Steps to Optimizing your LinkedIn Profile During a Job Search
Dear Sam: I never took LinkedIn seriously until a friend of mine was contacted by a recruiter, who saw his profile on LinkedIn,...
14 changes to make in your 30s that will set you up for lifelong success
Real people share the top behaviors to start (and stop) during your 30s, to set yourself up for success in your 40s and beyond.
Hope Hicks is leaving the White House — and she made a brilliant tactical choice upon resigning that anyone can emulate
White House communication director Hope Hicks has resigned. By keeping things positive, she was able to leave her job with...
The 50 best places to work in 2018, according to employees
Employees rated their companies on Glassdoor. These are the 50 employers with the most satisfied workers.
How to manage social media during a job search
Dear Sam: My son will be graduating from college this year and is preparing to enter the job market. He has a pretty good...
Understanding the implications of an ATS
Dear Sam: The thought of applying to a large corporation overwhelms me. If my resume is just tossed into an applicant...
The Age Discrimination Concern
Dear Sam: I’m what you would consider a “seasoned” candidate and am entering a job search after being out of the workforce for...
Why Are Elevator Speeches Important?
Dear Sam: Whenever I hear or read about networking, the term “elevator speech” is mentioned. Is this just an “about me”...
If you think you have time management issues, you're probably wrong — here's the real problem
If you're wondering about how you can become better at time management, it's quite likely that you're asking the wrong...
3 ways to improve your relationship with even the toughest manager
Worried what your boss thinks of you—if they like you, trust you, and think your contributions match up to their expectations?...
3 Questions to Get Your Career Going in the Right Direction
Dear Sam: I feel like I’m stuck in a job that doesn’t match my personality. I find myself feeling demotivated and I dread...
Does your resume reflect your unique brand?
Meet Sonya! Sonya came to me as a fairly recent graduate with a BFA degree in interior design and three years of design...
Want to Be Happier at Work? Start Here
Work "happiness" is a difficult thing to obtain. Everyone wants it, yet so few people seem to get it.
Networking Tips for Introverts
Dear Sam: How can I capitalize on the #1 way people say you get a job—by networking—when I am shy, reserved, and a true...
Questions that can derail a job interview
Dear Sam: I am fortunate enough to be receiving offers to interview but I am always “stuck” when it comes to what...
Overcoming barriers to job search success
Dear Sam: I have been self-employed for 16 years as an Independent Manufacturers' Representative. I would like to reenter...
Start 2018 with your best brand
Dear Sam: What are some of the common mistakes you see on resumes that can be easily avoided as I embark on my search in the...
Personal branding often missed by job seekers
Dear Sam: I am writing to you because I need some help. To be honest, I am out of options. I am an educator, motivator,...
Return-to-work résumés require thoughtful planning
Dear Sam: I've been a full-time mom for 16 years with most of my early jobs in the retail arena. In 2014 I earned my bachelor’s...
Outdated approach diminishes value of your brand
Dear Sam: I am trying my best to stay in my current field, but with the threat of my current employer downsizing at any moment,...
Stop applying for jobs you are overqualified for
Dear Sam: I am struggling to understand why, when I apply for positions I could literally perform with one hand tied behind my...
Strategic positioning and prioritization pivotal to success
Meet Douglas! Douglas, a technical analyst, came to me having gained extensive experience within a niche market, seeking to...
How to Recognize a Bad Workplace … Before You Take the Job
If you've ever worked for a bad manager or in a company that made you miserable, you've probably wondered how to ensure you...
Is It Time for a Job Change?
"Should I stay or should I go?" is a question that many people find themselves asking at one point or another about their jobs....
There are very few “problems” without “solutions”
Dear Sam: I have been reading your column for years, even when I was employed in what I thought was a “forever” job. I have...
Resume Makeover: Targeting and securing your dream job
I am always so excited when a client comes to me with a “dream” job in mind. While the fact that my client will be applying for...
Minimize impact of recent gap in career
Dear Sam: I worked in the financial services field for a company that eventually shut down. I was in the middle of finishing my...
Job search success killer: overqualified and undervalued
Dear Sam: I am submitting my resume for review. I lost my job in 2013 and went back to school to earn my MBA in Marketing. I...
Downsized? Optimize your reentry into the job market
Dear Sam: I have read several of your columns and was intrigued with your ability to improve a resume. I was recently informed...
Writing your first resume after a 20-year career
Dear Sam: I find myself needing to write my first resume at age 43. Fortunately, I have always been recruited to new positions...
Consider why, and promote how, you are unique
Dear Sam: What am I doing wrong? I have applied for more jobs that I ever thought I would. Each time I read the job postings,...
Bring your resume to life…show your personality!
Meet Steve Steve came to me with an existing resume that lacked appeal. Not based on where he had worked or what he had...
Get Hired Faster – 3 Ways to Make It Happen
New research from Glassdoor finds that for the first half of 2017, the average hiring time was 23.7 days. This is almost a full...
Consider Concentration, Joint Degree for Health Law Career
While the U.S. Senate is still considering its options with repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, national debate...
How Employers Decide Whether to Interview You
Ever wonder what hiring managers are thinking as they read over your resume, and how they choose whom to interview and whom to...
Does your resume market you effectively?
Dear Sam: My resume is all over the place! After reading your columns, I have tried to delete some unnecessary items that dated...
Ask 6 Questions to Pick an Online Psychology Degree Program
As a single mother working two jobs, Spencer Williams needed an online bachelor's program in psychology that was convenient for...
Your Office Temperature Is Probably Driving You Crazy
If you work in a typical office setting, your workplace is probably either too hot or too cold at any given time.
Networking Is Not Just for the Young
It is well-known that networking is the most important activity in any successful job search. By leveraging existing and future...
Consider an Online Degree Program's Alumni Services
As students determine which online degree program is the best fit for them, researching the available support services is...
3 Ways to Bridge the Skills Gap and Get the Job You Want
Square pegs and round holes don't mix. You've known that since kindergarten. Unfortunately, the job market is dealing with a...
The Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Interview
So you landed an interview – congratulations! That means someone thinks you have the right qualifications for the job. But job...
Dear Sam: Add value through interview preparedness
Add value through interview preparedness Dear Sam: I read your resume tips each week and was wondering if you could...
What Employers Look at When Assessing Online Degrees
Among employers, perceptions of online degrees have shifted in recent years. More and more, employers are aware that...
How Social Media Can Help and Harm Your Job Search
Without the right social media presence, you’re going to have difficulty landing job interviews. A recent survey from...
How to Crush Fears and Get On With Your Job Search
A job search can produce a lot of anxiety. Once you get through the preparation process of getting your resume and cover letter...
Faux pas and fixes
Dear Sam: I have been downsized as a Baby Boomer I find myself in unfamiliar territory. I created what I thought was a good...
How to Feel Less Busy at Work
We are too busy. Americans work 40 to 60 hours a week (or more) and try to fit taking care of a family and themselves around...
How to Deal With a Slacker at Work
Almost every professional knows what it's like to work with someone who doesn't carry his or her own weight. You know the kind...
5 Ways to Elevate Your Social Media Game for Recruiters
Many people use social media in their everyday lives to stay connected with friends, get the latest news and (obviously) watch...
6 Steps to Quit Your Job the Right Way
Once you've made the decision to quit your job, you may feel like telling your employer to take this job and shove it. But...
Weigh Noncredit, For-Credit Online University Courses
After Tiffany Williams-Rice decided to pursue a career in health care administration, she spoke with employers and conducted...
The Latest LinkedIn Tips From an Expert
LinkedIn always seems to be changing – from its user interface to new features and products, there's always something to keep...
Don’t sacrifice value for brevity
Dear Sam: I would like to get your opinion on how to improve my resume. I am 55 years old with 20 years of management...
5 Things 'Wonder Woman' Teaches Us About Work
Sure, Wonder Woman is fictional and a superhero, but there's a lot we can learn from her about life and work. At the beginning...
12 Best Part-Time Jobs to Pay the Bills
These best part-time jobs include web developer, waiter, taxi driver, sales representative, retail salesperson, recreation and...
3 Ways Your Job Search Is Being Impacted by Silicon Valley’s HR Scandals
It's obvious from recent headlines that Silicon Valley tech companies are having some serious human resources problems.
Personal branding best practices
Dear Sam: I just started reading your column and wondered if you could provide me with a critique of my resume. With so...
Choose the Right Online Program in Project Management
When Andrew Hernandez decided to further his education in project management, he felt an online master's degree over a...
3 Ways to Explain a Job Loss in MBA Application
If you're anxious about a gap in employment history in your MBA application, take heart. The admissions committee members are...
Workers scrap summer plans, stick to the office instead
Nearly 1 in 10 take no paid time off at all, according to Glassdoor.
The unexpected ways co-workers are busting your budget
Nearly 1 in 5 workers admits to having taken someone else's food from the work fridge. How to handle an office thief.
6 secrets to finding a job before it's posted online
It's possible to get the inside track on job openings before they become public knowledge. Here's how.
4 ways you’re losing money at work
You could be leaving money on the table, from not knowing your worth to leaving vacation days unused.
Improve your return on investment
Dear Sam: I am struggling with my resume. I have looked at other resumes and used them to form my own; therefore, I have...
Debunking 5 Myths About Changing Careers In Your 50s
Here's why the conventional wisdom about changing careers in your 50s is wrong, based on the research and other evidence.
I'm a successful web developer but it's the wrong career for me
I’m interested in academia, law, journalism, the civil service – how do I figure out which is the right choice?
The Modern Guide to Parental Leave
When you discover that you're expecting a new child, it's much more exciting to spend time prepping baby names and nurseries...
How to Write a Resignation Letter
You've decided to leave your job. Whatever the cause of your departure, it's never going to be easy. The first thing you should...
4 People You Need in Your Professional Life
Too often, we miss out on opportunities because we don't have enough experience to draw from. Or we make decisions on the...
3 Facts About Working While Getting an Online Degree
Though the idea of working full time while earning a degree may seem daunting, more and more students are finding a way to...
A Mid-Year Checklist for How to Always Be Ready for a Great New Job
It's June, the halfway point of the year. Whether your job is going great or going nowhere, right now is an ideal time to think...
6 Tips for Friends and Family in Support of a Veteran’s Job Search
The only role almost as stressful as being a job seeker is that of a loved one supporting them. Family members and friends may...
Your largest asset isn't your home or savings account — a financial planner explains why
Your home is an expense, not an asset.
10 former Navy SEALs, Green Berets, and other veterans share their best advice for leaving the military and transitioning to civilian work
Veterans from several different branches of the US military share their best advice for leaving the military and establishing a...
Why valedictorians rarely become rich and famous — and the average millionaire's college GPA is 2.9
Eric Barker highlights research that finds following rules and doing well in school don't predict success later in life.
A woman who left her $500,000-a-year job to work for herself says too many entrepreneurs start off thinking about money all wrong
Career coach Susie Moore says many entrepreneurs who are just starting out have a skewed view of the role money will play in...
A look inside Facebook's New York office, where employees of the $435 billion company enjoy virtual reality games and an in-house pastry chef
What's it really like to work at Facebook in New York City? We visited and found out.
A guy who sold his startup for $1.26 billion tells grads to 'get good at failure'
Martin Casado is a legend in his own corner of the tech world, and says his path to success came through a lot of failure.
Flight attendants share 13 of their favorite travel hacks
From free food to sleeping better, these simple but effective tips from flight attendants will make your travels that much more...
7 strategies that will help you build more wealth, according to 2 self-made millionaires
Habits you practice every day, even the littlest ones, can bring you one step closer to your goal.
Why getting drunk is so important in Japanese business relations
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Learn any of these 16 programming languages and you'll always have a job
The programming languages that are in highest demand, from Google's Go to Python to Apple Swift and PHP.
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These professional lookalikes make thousands of dollars just by resembling the UK royal family
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11 things never to send over work email
If you send work-inappropriate materials over email, you could really be putting your professionalism — and job — at risk.
5 ways to make people trust you
Trustworthiness is an extremely important quality to demonstrate at work.
Here's the most disproportionately popular job in every state
Fashion designers make up a much bigger part of the workforce in New York than they do in the country as a whole.
A Wall Street trailblazer shares her best career advice for young women
Sandra Horbach, Carlyle's cohead of US buyouts, says women need to push outside their comfort zones.
9 things that are harder to get into than Stanford
You might be surprised to learn that these things — like a New York City elementary school — are harder to get into than...
A top LinkedIn exec shares his best career advice for 20-somethings
Mike Gamson, LinkedIn's SVP of Global Solutions, says millennials are too focused on career advancement over mastering roles.
Top financial adviser: 'If all you do in life is work really hard, you're never going to get wealthy'
You can make the most of compound interest by investing in the stock market.
The top 10 tech companies that pay the most when poaching employees
Tech employees can leap their pay to over 100% if they jump ship to another tech company, salary consultant Pays finds.
8 questions your CEO doesn’t want to hear
Workplace experts shared the questions you should never ask your CEO — either because they make you look lazy or because...
32 brilliant questions to ask at the end of every job interview
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A common habit might be the reason why people don't find you likable
It's time to break this conversation killer.
The head of HR at a top investment bank explains the importance of soft skills on Wall Street
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The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017
If you don't like litigating or blood, never fear. There are plenty of high-paying jobs for you, too.
These 13 online classes will help you learn something new this year — and they’re all $10
Some of our favorite online courses are available for a big discount to help you start your year off right.
We asked some of the top young entrepreneurs in America for their advice — here's what they said
Business Insider spoke with eight entrepreneurs named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Here's the advice they think aspiring...
The college degrees that produce students who know how to manage their money
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An accountant explains how to tell if you can afford to quit your job and be your own boss
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13 signs you're about to be fired
These are some signs that you are about to be let go from your job.
The real problem with a job on Wall Street right now
It's all about compensation when it comes to working on Wall Street, right? Kind of.
The Most Stressful Jobs of 2017
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10 simple but effective ways to make 2017 your most productive year yet, according to my busy coworkers
Want to know how you can become more productive? Ask people who work in a fast-paced newsroom.
14 successful CEOs and entrepreneurs share their best business advice
Mark Cuban, Marissa Mayer, Warren Buffett and more successful CEOs and entrepreneurs offer up some wisdom.
Here's what to do with your hands during a job interview
In a job interview, every little thing matters — including what you do with your hands.
Former Navy SEAL commanders explain why they still wake up before dawn every day — and why you should, too
Former Navy SEALs Jocko Wilink and Leif Babin tell you how to change your morning routine and "get up and get after it."
11 tricks to motivate yourself to reach your goals
Quora users share their best tips and strategies for motivating yourself to work harder and hit your biggest goals.
The Most Endangered Jobs of 2016
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She's managed to sustain herself for five years without being a fluent speaker of multiple languages, without a trust fund, and...
An ex-Goldman employee who left finance behind shares her best advice for anyone changing careers
This is the same advice she once received.
We showed real résumés to an expert and the feedback was brutal
This expert proves that people have tons of issues when it comes to résumé building.
What to do first with your holiday bonus
If you're getting a holiday bonus, designate 20% for "fun money" and 80% for "serious money" to help you build wealth.
Here are the jobs and industries paying the biggest bonuses this year
Annual bonuses are not just reserved for top executives, or even the industries you might expect.
13 more psychological reasons why good people do bad things
Why do good people do bad things? Oftentimes it stems from one of many psychological phenomena.
First impressions matter a lot more than you think
A new study finds that first impressions based on photographs stick around even after we've met the people in real life.
25 buzzwords that can make smart people sound stupid at work
Euphemisms surfaced in the workplace to help people deal with touchy subjects that were difficult to talk about.
The 50 best places to work in 2017, according to employees
Glassdoor scanned its database of employer listings to find the 50 companies with the most satisfied workers, according to...
Goldman Sachs HR chief shares 5 tips for acing your job interview
She has conducted thousands of job interviews over the course of her career.
29 annoying words and phrases on your résumé that make hiring managers cringe
These words don't mean much to hiring managers, other than "this one's going in the 'no' pile."
How to train your brain for high performance
For the past two decades, my good friend and mentor Gerhard Gschwandtner (if you don't know who he is, you're not in sales) has...
19 easy ways to slowly destroy your career
Bad habits, such as giving curt responses to emails or keeping to yourself all day, could be hurting your reputation — whether...
6 super common words you are probably overusing at work
Want to become a better communicator in the office? Well, of course you do.
28 weird jobs famous people had before making it big
Everyone's got to get their start somewhere. Sometimes that means taking a strange or terrible job before moving on to...
Programmers are having a huge discussion about the unethical and illegal things they’ve been asked to do
As computer programmers write code that runs everything from airplanes to pharmacy orders, there's a serious need for ethical...
Use the 'X - 25' rule to figure out how much your super-busy friends are really working
Productivity expert Laura Vanderkam says we tend to overestimate how much time we spend working.
Here’s what the best salespeople do to close more deals and make tons of money
These are the things the best salespeople and sales organizations do to sell more and get rich. We took a look at Salesforce’s...
9 small things you do that people use to judge your personality
Whether it's a date or a job interview, the small stuff matters — from the firmness of your handshake to how often you check...
Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer explains the 3 keys to building a powerful brand
A brand isn't built in a day.
9 books everyone looking for a job should read
From interviewing to negotiating your salary, these books can help you land a new job.
7 ways to make extra income when you have a full-time job
Add another stream of revenue by investing in real estate or leveraging the power of Amazon.
These are the 10 wealthiest tech billionaires in the world
Bill Gates continues to be fabulously wealthy, in case you're wondering.
The CEO of a $3.7 billion tech company shares the important business lessons he learned from his grandfather
One big lesson he learned: Almost everyone is replaceable.
Here's the best way to answer when an interviewer asks, 'Can you tell me about yourself?'
It can be an overwhelming question. Here's how to get it right.
Facebook's go-to management guide dispels a common myth about leaders and managers
At Facebook, "leader" and "manager" are different roles, and one isn't better than the other.
Why the CEO of this startup that raised $105 million tells every intern to disagree with him
FiveStars CEO Victor Ho believes interns are the most qualified people to challenge him at the company.
Learning to code isn't just for full-time developers, it can boost anyone's productivity at work — here’s how
You don’t have to code for a living to see the benefits of learning Python, and this e-course shows it.
The 30 highest-paying jobs you can get without a college degree
Don't want to start your career with college-loan debt? Consider these jobs that only require a high-school diploma.
9 things successful people do on Sunday nights
Here's how they combat the Sunday-night blues and prepare for the week ahead.
A psychologist says interviews are a terrible way to hire — here's what you should do instead
Ask the candidate to audition, instead.
Too many people skip a critical step before leaving their job
Feeling burned out? Don't jump ship just yet, says bestselling author and career expert Ramit Sethi.
18 easy ways to slowly destroy your career
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Here's why Amazon's new 30-hour workweek is such a great idea
By offering employees more flexibility, Amazon caters to basic human psychology and sends the message that life outside the...
The 22 colleges that have students with the highest SAT scores
We ranked US colleges and universities according to students' average SAT scores.
The 21 best jobs of the future
Using employment projections from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, we found 21 high-paying jobs that are likely to grow...
11 job interview tricks that are hard to master, but will pay off forever
Everyone wants to have an edge going into a job interview.
A man who retired at 34 shares a spreadsheet that helped him get there
Brandon, who also goes by "Mad Fientist," retired at age 34. He built a spreadsheet to help others figure out how to do it, too.
16 things successful 20-somethings do in their spare time
According to experts, how you spend your downtime plays a huge part in your ability to achieve these things.
Millennials' distrust of banks is spawning a new breed of startups
Millennials came of age during the 2008 financial crisis, which gives them a unique perspective on banking, says Rick Yang, a...
These are the 20 best-selling online classes of 2016 so far
With affordable prices and classes on virtually every topic, Udemy is a great place to pick up a new skill from the comfort of...
2 huge mistakes job applicants are making right now
These are the two biggest mistakes people are making over and over again that sometimes prevents them from getting an interview...
21 unprofessional habits that could cost you a job
We asked experts to highlight some of the least professional behavior you could demonstrate that will almost certainly cost you...
The 15-step guide to nailing any job interview
You've made it past the résumé robots and the critical eyes of the recruiter to land an in-person interview. This is your...
18 sneaky tactics to figure out what other people are thinking before they say a word
You can practically read their minds. Most everyone has been in a situation where the person you're dating, or interviewing, or...
21 things that make you sound rude in a job interview
One of the worst places that you can come off as disrespectful is during a job interview. You want to charm and impress your...
25 high-paying jobs for people who don't like stress
Think there's no such thing as a high-paying, low-stress job? Think again. With help from career-information expert Laurence...
How The Rock went from failed football player to one of the richest stars in Hollywood
The "People's Champion" quickly climbed his way in movies and is now the 19th-highest-paid celebrity in the world.
9 things that will make you sound lazy in a job interview
Whatever you do, don't bring up vacation time.
6 Sunday-night habits that will set you up for success all week long
Even if you love your job, the angst of having to go back to the grind on Monday can leave you disorganized and spinning your...
Your résumé is probably missing one crucial thing
Here's how to speak the same language as the hiring manager.
Here's what hiring managers really want to know when they ask, 'Why are you leaving your current job?'
Interview questions about why you want to leave your job may seem easy — but your response to these can be an absolute deal...
This is the wrong way to make your résumé stand out
Résumé stunts are the equivalent of throwing a whole bunch of paint at the wall and praying some of it will stick.
The simple, 4-step method I used to launch a profitable business in 24 hours
When I first started brainstorming different ways to make money, or possible businesses to start, many things I wanted to do...
7 critical lessons I’ve learned in 5 years of running a side hustle
I've been building a business alongside my full-time job for the past five years.
15 weird jobs you'll be surprised to know exist
It seems as though we can pay people to do anything for us these days: walk our dogs, build our furniture, organize our homes...
Here's the career advice President Obama gives to his summer interns
'Worry less about what you want to be and more about what you want to do.'
18 annoying things job candidates do that make hiring managers not like them
Don't make these avoidable mistakes.
14 scientific tricks to beat stress, anxiety, and fear
Here's how to trick your brain into calming down.
Millennials aren't happy with a type of office that startups love — and it's making them less productive
A new survey finds that fewer distractions outweigh freebies for young workers. Companies go out of their way to woo workers...
We asked healthcare leaders for their best career advice — and what they shared applies beyond their industry
Healthcare executives and doctors attending the 2016 ASCO meeting gave us their best career advice, and it's applicable for...
17 email-etiquette rules every professional should know
US employees spend, on average, about a quarter of the workweek combing through hundreds of emails.
29 jobs to avoid if you hate feeling stressed
Stay out of the operating room if you don't handle pressure well.
18 unprofessional habits that could ruin your job interview
Experts weighed in on some of the least professional behavior you could demonstrate during an interview that will almost...
The unglamorous summer jobs 21 successful people had before they made it big
Even some of today's most successful people had to earn cash the hard way during their summer vacations.
Billionaire tech CEO Jack Dorsey shares the most important question he asks job candidates
"If I see passion for our purpose, I know that any skill can be taught," Dorsey said.
10 businesses you can start from a dorm room
These require little to no startup capital and can be done without an office space.
Now you can get paid to eat bacon
Do you like eating bacon? Do you have strong feelings about what makes good bacon good and what makes bad bacon bad? If you...
5 successful women at Morgan Stanley share their best career advice
Wall Street has not traditionally been a woman's world. At the senior level, women make up only 20% to 35% of executives...
5 evidence-based tips to increasing your mental toughness
Growing up on a cattle ranch in Wyoming, I learned to survive by being scrappy enough to make-do and hungry enough to keep...
Millennials can’t get anything done at work because they’re wasting time on social media
Millennials are a problem at work. At least, that's what people are telling the Dallas Federal Reserve. On...
Turning around someone's bad impression of you could be as simple as saying a few sentences
It's clichéd because it's true: You don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
5 books that can help you achieve work-life balance
I am a huge advocate for reading. I think it is a lost art, and yet when we find a book we love, we advocate for it and tell...
There's one word to avoid at all costs when you ask for more money at work
Whether you're taking a new job or asking for a raise in your current one, there's one word you don't want to use: fair.
10 fresh ways to trick yourself into breaking bad habits — and building better ones
Every night that I'm alone in my apartment, I grab my laptop and start scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed. My...
12 words and phrases you're using at work that make you sound dumb
How you communicate with others at work plays a big role in how you're perceived, your capacity to move projects forward, your...
A Green Beret shares his best productivity tips
Everyone wants to do more in their life. They want a better business, to make more money. They want to be able to manage their...
The 'anti-to-do' list is a useful and fun productivity hack
I have a complicated relationship with to-do lists. They are undeniably useful for plotting out your day or week ahead...
14 skills every professional should have
Every professional field has a distinct set of competencies required for success. But there are certain skills that are...
The science behind why paid parental leave is good for everyone
Becoming a new parent is a huge undertaking, and for parents who are forced to take unpaid family leave, the situation becomes...
10 simple behavior patterns of the most successful people
Success takes many forms. You can have monetary success, political success, in the form of power, or even cultural success, in...
8 unique job perks that might be better than a raise
Traditionally, when employers have sought to reward top performers, they’ve relied on money. Whether in the form of a...
A body-language expert reveals a counterintuitive strategy that will make you appear more confident
In American culture, we tend to associate being the loudest voice in the room with power, control, and confidence. We see...
The 23 best colleges for your money if you want to go into business
If you want to major in business, these colleges offer the biggest bang for your buck.
15 books that will change the way you understand human behavior
You'll never see yourself the same way again.
9 ways to sound smart when you're put on the spot
There'll be plenty of times in your career when you don't have a thought-out, pre-planned answer. These tricks can help you out...
14 of the biggest misconceptions 20-somethings have about success
The 20s are a confusing and crucial decade for anyone pursuing a life of happiness and success. In fact, the goals you set for...
15 jobs where men out-earn women the most
Many Americans still don't believe that women are, more often than not, paid less than men for doing the same job. A recent...
Why you shouldn't quit your job to become a full-time entrepreneur
As Patrick J. McGinnis writes in "The 10% Entrepreneur: Living Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job," "You don't...
7 things not to do before you go to sleep
Getting a good night's rest is about more than just going to bed at an appropriate time. It's also about arranging your evening...
The fight for $15 is unreasonable — that’s why it’s winning
When fast food workers first marched off their jobs in late 2012 to protest for $15-an-hour pay, their demands seemed as...
17 annoying things job candidates do that make hiring managers not like them
When you go in for a job interview, it's imperative that you make a stellar first (and lasting) impression. But you can't rely...
12 things successful people do on Sunday nights
Most people will tell you they don't look forward to Sunday evenings. In fact, a whopping 76% of American workers say they get...
18 high-paying jobs for people who thrive under pressure
Some people crack under pressure — while others thrive in stressful situations. If you happen to fall into the latter category,...
The 10 biggest lessons I learned while building a $3.5 million business
"This experience is probably at least as valuable as an MBA from an Ivy League university." That's what my dad said after I...
19 signs your company doesn't care about you
One of the biggest reasons people leave their jobs is because they feel unappreciated. "People come to work for more than a...
A psychologist says parents should do these 12 things to raise a more confident child
Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child. Carl Pickhardt, a psychologist and author of 15...
2 business school professors explain how you can become a more authentic leader
Few transitions test one’s character like moving to a senior leadership role. It’s one thing to gain mastery of a particular...
The 50 most underrated colleges in America
We often hear about the best colleges in the US, but there are dozens more outstanding schools that don't always get the...
A CEO known for his exuberant speeches shares his favorite mental trick to prepare for a crowd of any size
Gary Vaynerchuk approaches a presentation the same way a boxer approaches a fight. When stage time is eight minutes away, you...
This startup created a new kind of offer letter to educate employees about startup equity
At eShares, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to better educate employees on startup equity. Even new hires at eShares...
28 high-paying jobs for people who hate science
Science certainly isn't everyone's "thing." However, if you want to become a doctor, astronomer, or pharmacist, you'll need to...
Wall Street is gripped by something called 'juniorization' and it is freaking some people out
There is a phrase on Wall Street for the practice of firing senior traders and salespeople and replacing them with younger...
The 25 highest-paying jobs in America in 2016
Unsurprisingly, doctors and lawyers are in the top echelon when it comes to pay. But as a new report from Glassdoor proves,...
7 careers that aren't as great as everyone thinks
Ever since social media and smartphones captured the imagination of a billion people, we've seen a rash of new career fields....
The favorite job interview questions of Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and 26 other highly successful executives
Savvy executives know that interview questions like, "What's your biggest strength?" and, "What's your biggest weakness?"...
Learning this skill is essential to anyone trying to enter the world of investment banking
There are few skills more essential to investment banking than financial modeling and valuation. The ability to look at data...
4 things to do every morning to set yourself up for a successful day
I recently got to work an hour early. I had one goal in mind: world domination early morning productivity. I made coffee,...
13 free online resources that will make you smarter
Being a successful entrepreneur means you have to wear a lot of hats, especially when your company is just starting out and you...
21 of the coolest office spaces you'll ever see
Cube farms with fluorescent lights may describe the majority of today's American offices, but increasingly savvy companies —...