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 […]
Who pays when a student loan borrower defaults on their student loans? The answer might surprise you. Here’s what you need to know and how this issue affects you. Student Loans According to the latest student loan debt statistics, there are 45 million borrowers who collectively owe more than $1.5 trillion of student loan debt. Approximately 11% […]
When you’re searching for a new role, the real question you must answer is if you are “overqualified” or “fully qualified” for a position. If you are overqualified for a position, what that likely means is that you are applying for a step-down position or a position below your education level or your experience. e […]
It’s summertime and recruiting starts slowing down. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, the weather’s warm and we’re collectively focused on things outside of work. Taking long weekends, trips to the beach, relaxing vacations and sitting by the pool are the preferred activities. Putting on a heavy suit and going on hot, steamy […]
Jeff was a Baby Boomer executive who wrote to me to discuss his frustration that his résumé wasn’t getting any results. He was a C-level executive, and he knew he was doing something wrong. Jeff wanted some help in writing a more effective résumé. When I glanced at it, I quickly saw many problems and knew he wasn’t […]
When you think of conflict, what comes to mind? Is it something that you try to avoid? Something you dread? Do you associate it with words like ‘somebody gets hurt’ or ‘fighting’? The thing is, conflict is an inescapable part of life. You shouldn’t ask yourself, “Will I experience conflict?” but rather, “How will I manage […]