As a job candidate, you might be checking all the boxes when it comes to the right skills, job experience and day-to-day work, but as it turns out, your personality also plays into your career success. In fact, studies suggest that unique personality traits are directly related to job performance. “The world of work is changing […]
The waiting period after a job interview can be one of the most stressful times. You’ve done everything in your power, now it’s out of your control. All you can do is wait, try to be patient, and do things to keep yourself on track for success. Just like preparing for and going on a […]
One of the easiest ways to increase positive outcomes when interviewing for a job is to prepare. If you tend to get nervous during an interview, investing time on factors within your control like your outfit, transportation, and responses to common questions can make a world of difference. An often overlooked area of preparation is what […]
It literally pays to switch jobs. A new study, conducted by payroll giant ADP, reports that employees who accept a new job at another company receive more money than their former peers who remain. The higher premiums currently being offered indicate that the record-high level of employment and robust economy continues to grow. To attract top talent […]
You walk into a networking event, or a team meeting and head straight to the back row. From here, you can observe everything uninterrupted. And when called upon, you cringe inside before you smile and speak. If this sounds close to home, you are likely introverted. Introverts makeup 16-50% of the population and find energy from being […]
You finally got the interview for that big job or promotion. As it gets closer, you make sure to prepare. It’s a great opportunity, but you’re haunted by one recurring thought: What if you get in there and totally blow it? “When we are under stress, sometimes things don’t come out the way we thought […]
What do you do when you find yourself unhappy with your job despite being reasonably successful and decently paid? This is certainly a privileged problem, but that doesn’t mean you should leave it unaddressed. Your life is too precious to spend it working bored and detached. According to Gallup, 70% of American workers rate themselves as […]
Do you ever feel like your work schedule is unmanageable? Does your boss ask you to fly across the country on a moment’s notice? Do you say “yes” to every new project that comes along? If this sounds like you, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Studies show that job stress is by […]
To state the obvious: It’s easier to be happy when things are going well. Positive outcomes are known to lift people’s moods, while negative emotions (like anxiety) generally reflect concerns about negative outcomes. But, happy people are also good at dealing with problems in ways that help them to maintain their mood, while still dealing with issues […]
According to data from Glassdoor, the average corporate job opening attracts 250 résumés, out of which a maximum of six, or just 2.4 percent of those who applied, are called for an interview. When applying for a job, the odds are simply stacked against you. There are some simple, seemingly insignificant actions that you can take […]