Career Development

Stuck On The Quest For Success

When you look back at your career, how do you want to describe it? If asked this question, a common answer could be “successful.” While we have covered the fact that success means something different for everyone, there are some common misconceptions that we fall victim to that can actually lead us further from this elusive definition. In an article for Fast Company, Jillian Kramer highlights...

Job Resignation Mistakes: How Not to Walk Away

If you are anything like me, leaving your current company for a new opportunity is not as easy as most people think. Most of us have forged relationships with our co-workers and bosses, have dedicated countless hours to that company and want to see whatever we are working on through until it turns into something great. However, sometimes there are circumstances that come up which cause...

Recruiter Reveals No. 1 Mistake Job Seekers Make in Salary Negotiations

How much are you worth? Don’t act surprised by this question—it is one you have likely contemplated each day when you walk into your place of work. It is also a question you are going to have answer to your human resources department or a recruiter when you are negotiating your salary. Surprisingly enough, most job seekers do not know the answer to this question when...

Job Board vs Recruiter: How Should You Search for Your Next Job?

Searching for a job in 2017 can be exhausting. Between new job websites popping up left and right to your email inbox being bombarded with daily career advice articles, how is a job seeker supposed to separate the good from the bad when it comes to their job search? Indeed, Monster, Beyond, Zip Recruiter, CareerBuilder and many more job boards provide job seekers the opportunity to...

NFL Draft Lessons to Remember in Your Job Search

Silly season is in full gear for NFL fans, as the 2017 NFL Draft is just around the corner. Fans around the globe are currently studying up on their favorite draft prospects, and getting in massive arguments on social media in regard to the ones they do not like. For the collegiate athletes about to take the first step toward their dream of playing in the...