Looking for ways to find everyday purpose? Trying to stay engaged and present at work (and at home)? You don’t need to “Eat, Pray, Love” yourself around the world, or even manage a downward dog. Some of the most powerful ideas tend to be the simplest. Take, for example, the ancient Japanese philosophy of Ikigai…. Read more »

All of us have, and use, internal dialogue; those thoughts and ideas that make up how we talk to ourselves. Oftentimes, our internal dialogue pushes us to get over our fears, try something new, reach our potential. But when our thoughts become toxic and self-defeating, they have the opposite effect. Suddenly our inner critic takes… Read more »

Starting a new job is exciting. New people to meet, a new environment, and challenges. But like those old first-day-of-school jitters, starting something new can also bring anxiety. Sometimes all it takes to feel more relaxed is a little planning and preparation. Take your pick from the ideas below, or try them all. 1-Take time… Read more »

Although not as commonplace as a resume or cover letter, a resignation letter is still part of the overall employment process. And writing a letter of resignation doesn’t have to be a complicated effort. Once you’ve decided to move on from your current company and have an exit date in mind, use these tips to… Read more »

During the lazy days of summer, when work is more on cruise control, you might start thinking about what’s next for your career. July is the perfect time to consider next steps because it isn’t typical end-of-the-year performance review time. You’re free to figure out what career success looks like and how you can reach… Read more »

We have all been there. You find yourself feeling stuck at work, recycling old ideas, with no growth potential in sight.  Maybe you’ve stopped thinking for yourself or feel uninspired to volunteer for new and challenging assignments.  Usually this is a temporary feeling that won’t require drastic measures (like quitting your job!).  You may just… Read more »

Often, as part of the hiring process, employers will conduct a phone interview with potential applicants. If the thought of answering interview questions over the phone makes you a little anxious, you are not alone. But all it takes to have a successful phone interview is to be prepared (just as you would for an… Read more »

According to many recruiters and HR professionals, job seekers are often perplexed by cover letters, usually because they don’t know how to write them. Don’t let your cover letter work against you by simply repeating what’s on your resume. Let it work FOR you by presenting your qualifications and experience in a way that is… Read more »

Last week we shared several ideas to get you started writing or updating your resume. Below is a Quick Tips Guide to help you finish this important job-search tool. 1-Keep it to one page, if at all possible.  It saves a lot of time for busy recruiters and the rest of the hiring team.  If… Read more »

Happy Middle of the Year! Not only are January and February a popular time to job hunt, but May and June are, too. This is the prime time for graduates to start their job search and no better way than to tackle the basics of resume writing. Whether you’re a first-time job seeker, returning to… Read more »