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 for … 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
Whether you’re a teacher-leader, vice principal, school administrator, or district superintendent—leadership development is more crucial than ever. Where can education leaders find specific resources that address their needs? Look to Concordia University-Portland’s Leadership Development Resources, a section on the College of Education website highlighting useful tools and content that focuses on the challenges facing today’s … Read more
When it comes to bad situations, preparation is key. Knowing what to do and how to react in a multitude of potential circumstances can be the difference between giving up and getting up. For example, understanding how to deal with a layoff before it occurs means you will be able to deal with the unfortunate … Read more
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash When it comes to getting a promotion it can be difficult to know where to start, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything you can be noticed in the eyes of your management team. With so many other people fighting for the higher positions, it’s easy to see … Read more
If you’re power hungry, then you’re gearing yourself up for a certain way of life. A way of life that means you can’t really be the man or woman at the bottom of the chain. Spending your day being told what to do all of the time just isn’t going to suit you, but don’t … Read more