(By Lily Zhang) "That said, you don’t want to seem arrogant. It’s a fine line to walk, but one way to do it is to show that you are very self-aware about your weaknesses. The other finalists might have you beat in some areas, so you want to be able to show you’re conscious of that and working on … [Read more...]
3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You are Confused About Your Career
(By Ashley Faus) "As you consider your next career move, you should think about what makes you excited to wake up every day—but don’t stop there. For every interest or passion, really try to pinpoint what about it gets you most excited. It’s also helpful to try out some things that will let you … [Read more...]
Why Having Multiple Careers is Totally OK
(By Jessica Stillman) “I’ve found that each career informs the other, and that when frequency of gigs temporarily lightens up in one field, it increases in another. On any given day, being able to choose which thing I want to pour my energy into keeps me from getting bored and restless. There’s … [Read more...]
Never let a Good Job Stand in the way of a Great Career
(By Joel Pilger) “By always protecting ourselves against future uncertainties and misfortunes, we are formed in ways that make us more anxious about uncertainties and vulnerable to future misfortunes. In short, by failing to care for others, we do not properly take care of ourselves.” I’m not … [Read more...]
12 Things You Must Do Before Accepting a Job Offer
(By Aja Frost) After countless cover letters, lunches with contacts, and interviews, you got a job offer. Woo hoo! However, before you accept, there are several things about your potential workplace you should look into. Yeah, you’ve read every inch of print on the company’s site and spoken to … [Read more...]
How to Make the Best Career Choice for You
(By Joel Libava) "Have you been able to save some money over the years? If you have The Itch…to be your own boss, is there a way for you to stick around at your job for a bit and start a franchise business? Opportunities like this aren’t very common, but if you can swing it, you could have multiple … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Find Out What You Really Want in Life
(By Simon Andras) "There’s no waste to life if you’re happy living it. Your happiness is the root of your desires. So take a few moments and really think about what makes you happy. Is it traveling? Being around children? Owning a successful business? Your significant other? Financial freedom? … [Read more...]
8 Brilliant Books That Will Lead You to Your Dream Job
(By Lily Zhang) "To go a bit more in depth into what your next big career move should be, take some time to read Roman Krznaric’s How to Find Fulfilling Work. No matter what stage of your career you’re in, the self-reflection encouraged by this book will help you become more confident in your … [Read more...]
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