Career Advice & Insights

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

You reject friend requests on Facebook, you think tweeting is for the birds and Pinterest? What is Pinterest anyway? If you’re not on board with the latest social media trends, it’s time to jump on the bandwagon since more and more companies are using social networks as a key recruitment tool. Here are some tips … Read More

You may not just be missing out if you’re not using social media — you could be damaging your career. If you’re one of those mid-level managers secure in your position who hasn’t wanted to take the time to learn about social media, you’re not just missing out — you could be damaging your career … Read More

Rewiring your career may be a smart move, experts say, and offer 4 tips to get you started. Changing jobs seems like a relatively common and simple feat. You leave your project manager position at one firm and pick up a similar gig, maybe closer to home, with better benefits or pay. Changing careers, though, … Read More

There are a growing number of opportunities and resources for veterans, and these online resources can help you find them. Returning from combat and looking for a job is a daunting task. Positions in the private sector have become much more elusive than they were when the wars began in the early 2000s, plus many … Read More

4 steps to help you hone your authentic story. Do you know the most important part of making a career pivot? It’s not learning about your new path or building a new network. It’s not developing a strong plan or honing new skills. It’s your story. Don’t believe me? A director of people operations at … Read More