And with a total of 95,000 open jobs to choose from at 100 different large companies and 50 small and medium companies on the U.S. lists, there are roles for nearly everyone at the Best Places to Work. But what exactly does it take to get hired at a top company? That’s the question we asked a handful of […]
Many professionals examine their career in a harder, more critical way as the New Year starts, prompting them to reconsider how they’re pacing. Most of the time, this includes determining whether they should stay loyal to their employer—or start the process of applying elsewhere or going freelance. Most Americans will spend far more time with […]
If, like many, you are searching for your calling in life–perhaps you are still unsure which profession aligns with what you most care about–here are five recent research findings worth taking into consideration. First, there’s a difference between having a harmonious passion and an obsessive passion. If you can find a career path or occupational […]
The U.S. economy is growing and expected to maintain its strength going into 2019, leading to noticeable effects on hiring. This is especially true of in-demand occupations. If you’re interested in a technology career, here are seven trends that are shaping employment opportunities in the coming year: The low unemployment rate increases your value Next […]
The start of a new calendar year is a good time to reflect on the previous 12 months and devise a plan to improve things going forward. Whether you experienced a few career mishaps last year or progressed as expected, it never hurts to strive to do better. With that in mind, here are a […]
There are some widely accepted practices that can help you reach your goals this year: Be clear and specific about what you want to achieve and why. Set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Be sure that your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Recruit the people and assemble the resources you need to succeed. But there […]
Nobody likes being passed over for a promotion, but it can be a defining moment in a career. Individuals willing to stay put and strengthen their skills often find that such rejection can lead to bigger and better things, several leadership specialists say. Few people avoid this common setback. Fred Hassan, a former chief executive […]
Unfortunately, not everyone who steps into a managerial role possesses the skills and insights needed to lead an effective team. Rather, many bosses end up in their role as a result of their technical skill and expertise in a certain domain. When individual contributors step into leadership roles without the required foundational skills, members of their […]
As a former English major myself, I’m no stranger to the anxiety this question provokes. Although an English degree may not directly prepare you for one particular role, the skills you gain from it — excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, persuasive reasoning — are transferable to a number of different fields, many of […]
Although it would make life so much easier to have one of those fabled dream jobs you’ve known about your whole life, and eventually move through with joy, most people’s career paths aren’t so linear. “You’d be surprised at how much experience you’ve really accumulated along the way. So don’t beat yourself up over it,” […]