How To

We are in a week-long national celebration known as Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s the perfect time to take a moment to personally thank the teachers in your life – whether you met them in the classroom or at the office – who’ve inspired you or helped advance your career. Read More

By simply writing down your goal, you are more likely to stay the course and achieve it. Read More

Just because Wi-Fi is available, doesn’t mean you should be.  As reported by TechCrunch, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has “switched on wireless connectivity in 30 underground subway stations around Manhattan.” What’s more, over the next two years, cell phone service and free Wi-Fi will continue to expand to all of the MTA’s 277 subway … Read More

Confucius said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Use these tips to help you discover and pursue a job you’ll love. Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Alan Sherwood, host of the radio talk show, Successfully Unemployed. In addition to his show, Alan is the author of … Read More

Incorporate networking into your regular routine to boost your career.  Pitch Your Brand While You Play There’s no better way to form a real connection with someone than over a shared interest.  When you’re not working, what do you like to do? Do you volunteer at a local animal shelter on the weekends or are … Read More

Reap the benefits of professional guidance throughout your entire career. It’s  Ms. Foundation for Women’s Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work® Day. This program, which was expanded in 2003 to include boys, aims to empower children to “reach their full potential and live fulfilling lives.” As founding mother Marlo Thomas mentions in her article, … Read More

Help the planet while you hunt for your next job. Happy Earth Day everyone! All around the globe, events are being held to raise awareness of climate changes and global warming. While the issue may seem overwhelming, little changes can be made each day to help protect the environment and live greener, more sustainable lifestyles. … Read More

In the job search, timing can mean everything.  Wouldn’t it be nice if the job search had clear deadlines? “Call the recruiter back no later than 3:00 p.m. today,” or “follow up on last week’s application by noon tomorrow.” Everything is easier when there’s a set schedule to follow. I often receive questions from job … Read More

Avoid these five mistakes that will leave you looking foolish in an interview. Read More