Updated: January 2021 Knowing your strengths and how to communicate them is extremely important in moving your career forward. You must be able to confidently speak to your unique value on paper and in person if you want to stand out from the competition. However, this happens to be one of those areas where many …

This infographic was produced in 2016 but this blog post has been updated in January 2021. A 2016 survey found that only 1 in 3 workers in the US take a lunch break, so it’s no wonder office lunchtime etiquette is becoming a lost art. It’s even easier to forget how to carry ourselves at …

Updated: February 2021 So you made it over the job search hurdle and landed a new job – congrats! Before you start the celebration it’s important to take a moment to think about your career development goals and what’s next. This will help you stay on track once your new job starts. If you’re like …

Updated: December 2020 Working a 9-5 job is not for everyone. If you’re someone who struggles with the office environment and strives for something more from life, it may be time to ditch  your career. From traveling to early retirement, options to exit the working world in pursuit of your dreams, do exist. In this …

Updated: December 2020 We all know the phrase, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” However, I wouldn’t recommend dressing like the star of Disney on Ice at work if you are hoping to be taken seriously. Sometimes, you just need to dress for the job you actually do have. Our friends …

Updated: January 2021 Finding a job is no picnic (let’s face it), but finding a job when you don’t know what you want to be can be even more of a nightmare!  There are a few hacks for figuring out your career path if you are facing this job search hurdle. However, if it’s a …