“Chase relationships, not job openings.” This is a mantra I share with everyone, including boomers, when it comes to networking. Power Boosting your Job Search The paradigm is shifting – job hunting is no longer a resume game. In the digital age, we have to be more proactive about nurturing a network of relationships to … Read more
Writing for a living is something very possible, now that we have the internet around. Quite a few people have taken to the online airwaves to make their fortune, and freelancing as a writer is one of the best ways to build a skilled portfolio that could soon lead to a 6 figure income. Of … Read more
By now you’ve heard of the gig economy – the shift from traditional employment working for someone else to being your own boss. But what are the benefits of being a gig worker and what does it take to succeed as a freelancer? Freelance benefits: Flexibility to choose when you work and how often. Decide … Read more
Personal growth depends on stepping out of your comfort zone. Unfortunately, most of us try to avoid taking risky moves out of fear. That fear ultimately holds us back from new opportunities and limits the amount of personal development possible. Why take risks at all? Risk-taking isn’t always dangerous. Even small things like reaching … Read more
Every once in a while life throws a curveball at you. Whether you were unable to finish college or you were rejected from your dream job, sometimes it seems like your goals are too far out of reach. Though it is difficult, persevering and learning from these experiences is the best way to pursue your … Read more
If you feel as though your team is not communicating well, or if mistakes are being made through lack of communication, then there are a few ways that you can improve this. Take a look below to find out more. Establish a Foundation One way for you to improve your team’s communication would be … Read more
Do you have a passion for pets and wish you could spend more time with them? If you do, you’re in luck: There are a slew of jobs out there for pet fanatics just like you! From dog walking to pet grooming, a lot of pet occupations are flexible enough that you can work them … Read more
pexels Choosing to continue your educational journey is a brilliant act of self-care which can improve your career and personal life too. The problem is, when most people come to take a master’s degree, they are already immersed in the wonderful world of work with a load of financial responsibilities to uphold. If you … Read more
If you’re about to become a graduate, then you’ve got countless opportunities ahead of you. Once you’ve left university, you’re faced with a number of options when it comes to your future. Whether you’re unsure about where to go next or want to gain new skills in a way like no other, joining the army … Read more
The one-way video interview is on the rise: companies like Apple, Twitter, Google, and many more use a one-way video interview at some point in their hiring process. Some estimates have seen a nearly 30% increase in the use of pre-recorded interviews in the last year. While one-way interviews are a great time-saving tool for … Read more
(This post was originally published on SilverNest blog) Many of us in the boomer generation are confronting a situation we never thought we would be dealing with: launching a second-act career in our 50s or 60s. Yet that is exactly what many of us are doing — bravely ripping up our old resumes and rewriting our life … Read more
Depression is a commonly misdiagnosed or entirely overlooked problem. It’s very likely that at least one person at your office has depression. It could even be you. The symptoms are pretty difficult to recognize even for those who suffer from it, which is why it’s good to be prepared. Try to take the depression test from … Read more
Career breaks may seem uncommon and they may even be looked down upon, but taking a break can be beneficial to your health and professional life. No matter what stage of your career you’re in, you can experience burnout. Stress from work finds its way to creep into other areas of our life, disrupting … Read more
As if figuring out how to shatter the well-known glass ceiling wasn’t enough, professional women are faced with navigating yet another stumbling block to career advancement: the glass cliff. This phenomenon describes situations in which women are appointed to executive roles in a corporation during times of struggling business performance. High-performing women are elevated to … Read more
Reputation management has become essential for finding a job. Recruiters used to base their decisions on word of mouth and your resume. Now they have the internet as a tool to research you. All of your social media, from LinkedIn to Facebook can be found with the click of a button. This may work … Read more