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Don’t let summer’s lazy days take their toll on your productivity. Whether you’re currently employed or searching for a new opportunity, it can be difficult to stay productive during the summertime. Between the energy-draining, hot, humid weather and the influx of social events, it’s no wonder we have trouble staying on task. Here are some … Read More

When you’re interviewing for a position, it’s important to also ask the hiring manager questions. Focus on these ones, here. Read More

Keep your career on the right track with this mid-year evaluation.  If you don’t want to become obsolete in your career, then it’s imperative to seek out new professional development opportunities. This could be as simple as registering for your industry’s annual conference, watching a relevant webinar, or optimizing your summer reading with a book … Read More

Graduation is the prime time to think about your future—about the things you want to accomplish and the kind of person you want to become. After reflecting back to when I was 22, here are a few things I have learned over the years that would have helped me then, and might help you now. … Read More

If you don’t manage your professional brand, someone else will do it for you. As professionals, we use many symbols to express our professional identity, better known as our personal brand. The most successful professionals carefully manage their brand across many different channels throughout their careers. Whether you’re new to the workforce or a seasoned … Read More

Stay competitive in the workplace with this top advice. Never stop learning The quickest way to lose your edge is to be stagnant in your career. Don’t let yourself become so comfortable that you stop challenging yourself. Seek out new professional-development opportunities at relevant industry events, your local college and online. There are a number … Read More

How setting specific goals and reading job descriptions can save you hardship in your career search. Can you think of people in your personal life who seem to be their own worst enemies? You know the ones — you may even be one. They’re the folks who have grand plans that never seem to come … Read More

How to know when you won’t be getting a call-back after the job interview. You met with fewer people. You were supposed to meet with three different people in the department, but after the first interview, they sent you on your merry way. Unless the entire team suddenly came down with the flu, don’t expect … Read More

Make the military-to-civilian career transition easier by highlighting these sought-after strengths. Our nation’s veterans continue to find the job search more challenging than their civilian counterparts, according to the most recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the employment rate for this group has shown improvement, the job hunt remains a difficult process. … Read More