Wondering whether you’ll ever make it to the C-suite? Recent research shows that the people who successfully make it to the corner office (and stay there) leverage a specific combination of luck, habits, behaviors, and mindset. Here’s what you need to know to claim your seat on the executive team as a C-level executive. Recently, former management consultants Elena Bothelo and […]
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Here are the (Emerging) Hot Tech Skills for 2019
Curious what’s emerging on the tech scene as the hottest tech skills for 2019? Udemy, an online teaching & learning marketplace, just released its analysis of the most sought-after “upskilling” opportunities for technical professionals through its platform, and we’re passing along the results to you. Anyone looking to be in the know about what tech skills are emerging these days […]
Leaving Your Job? Six Things to Do Before Your Last Day of Work
When the time comes to say sayonara to your employer, those final few days make a big difference for your professional future. Whether you’ve quit your job or you’ve been let go, here are the six things you need to make sure you do before you walk out the door on your last day of work. It […]
The Anatomy of a Perfect Job Interview Thank You Note
Your mind is blank about out what to say in your job interview thank you note, and you’re feeling the pressure of 24-hour deadline, to boot. Don’t panic or procrastinate- instead, grab this framework & get those job interview thank you notes on their way ASAP. After our post about job interview thank you […]
You’re Free to Move About the Cabin: New Law for MA Employee Noncompete Agreements
Worried about being shackled to your former employer because of a restrictive noncompete agreement? Good news for you: Massachusetts just launched a new law covering all new MA employee noncompete agreements signed after October 1, 2018, and it significantly eases the burden on employees. If you’re like most employees, you got a new hire packet from your most recent […]
Your Job Interview Thank You Note May Be Annoying Your Interviewer
You’ve just wrapped up a great interview, and you sit down to carefully craft your job interview thank you note. Could your hard work be undone by unknowingly including one of these most hated email phrases? Of course you already know the importance of a well-crafted job interview thank you note and how important […]
Well-Meaning Advice that’s Hurting Your Recent Graduate’s Job Search
Has your college graduate found satisfying work? If not, you may find yourself increasingly wanting to help speed up your recent graduate’s job search so that you’re not shouldering student loan payments while your young adult’s still eating all your groceries and hogging your basement couch. Your recent graduate’s home for a few weeks, searching […]
Retirees Are Selling Themselves Short in Their Post-Retirement Job Searches
Retirees frequently search for part-time post-retirement jobs with flexible hours, less stress, and regular ongoing income. However, job board Indeed.com’s recent analysis shows that job seekers aged 62+ weren’t very creative in their part-time search queries. Kevin, a semi-retired shuttle driver at a local car dealership, is a former manufacturing parts salesman with the […]
What Gets You to an Executive Job Might Not Keep You There
You’ve succeeded in getting to the top of your professional game, but now the rules of the game require a new approach. This year, in particular, we’ve all seen many high-profile executives sweating in the spotlight, as, according to TIME, the #metoo movement has affected 400+ top executives and employees in the past […]
How to Read a Job Posting to Find Out the Job Interview Questions You’ll Get
If you find yourself wondering what you might be asked on an upcoming job interview, look to the job posting (if one exists) as a major source of insider information. Typically the people on the hiring team have spent time thinking through exactly what they wanted, and spelled it out in writing, before posting the role. […]
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