Career Advice & Insights

Considering a career change? Here’s how to rewrite your resume to make the switch. Writing a resume can be an intimidating undertaking, and this is especially true if you’re planning to change careers or industries. If you’re interested in making a career transition, a resume revamp is imperative. I shared with Business Insider’s Jacquelyn V. … Read More

How to make a career change into the world of big data, business intelligence and analytics. Dreaming of a career in data analytics? Or are you already in the role but looking to progress? Your goal isn’t out of reach if you arm yourself with knowledge and focus on your strengths and interests. The following … Read More

Changing jobs can improve your career. Here’s how to do it right. Most employers strongly value loyalty in their workers, but that trait doesn’t always pay off for the employees themselves. Staying with one company for an extended period of time might keep the boss smiling, but it could result in various kinds of stagnation … Read More

Don’t let holiday stress slow down your job search. Try these stress-busters today. The job-search process can be incredibly stressful. Throw in a hectic holiday season with its shopping trips, family dinners and endless to-do lists, and it’s enough to send anyone over edge. Luckily, there are a number of low-cost ways to reduce your … Read More

Leadership skills and practical tips all 20-somethings should know to succeed in the workplace. By Danny Rubin, NewsToLiveBy Kirk McDonald wrote a popular op-ed in The Wall Street Journal called ” Sorry, College Grads, I Probably Won’t Hire You.” McDonald, the president of a tech company in Manhattan, believes most young adults don’t have the … Read More

Five steps to ensure the financial stability you need to start your own business. It’s 6 A.M. Your alarm goes off; you’re about to begin your 9-to-5 day. But, unlike most of your co-workers, you also have a 5-to-9 day on top of that. You are an entrepreneur. You decided to start your own business, … Read More

Find new career opportunities by searching outside your current field.  When it comes to the job search, not all fields are created equally. In a recent study, Ladders found that, depending on the city, one job seeker’s desert can be another’s oasis. For example, healthcare workers in Boston currently enjoy a favorable job market, whereas … Read More

Things you should consider if you’re pursuing an encore career later in life. Question: I am 65 and nowhere near ready to retire (physically and emotionally) but I need to find more meaningful work than I’m doing now. What’s the best way to overcome the age issue when approaching potential employers? – J.F. of Annapolis, … Read More

To be in a position of strength, do your homework and know your market value. Q: Yesterday my boss and I had a sit down about taking on another role. To make a long story short, currently my day-to-day tasks involve being a project manager — I manage all capital improvement jobs. Prior to being … Read More