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These 8 traits will make you more promotable

Getting promoted is (obviously) amazing for the validation, growth, and potentially more money it brings. It’s also one of the biggest challenges for employees: how do I actually get one? But unfortunately, there’s no slam-dunk answer to…

Own your career break: how to explain your time away from the workforce

Not every career path is linear. Sometimes an unexpected disruption takes us off one trail and puts us on another. And in our work lives, that can mean losing a job, taking time off to care for family, or dealing with an illness or injury that…

Could a lateral career move be right for you?

When we think of switching jobs, we often think that it involves a big shift, whether it’s a jump in seniority or job title or a big raise in pay. “Climbing up the corporate ladder” is how we tend to see our careers. But what if a smaller…

How to Write a Letter Asking for a Raise (With Samples)

How to Write a Letter Asking for a Raise (With Samples) You’ve been plugging along at your job, picking up responsibilities, and rocking it for a while now—and even if you don’t have an annual review coming up for a while, maybe you…

Differences Between Coaching and Consulting

4 Differences Between Coaching and Consulting Have you ever wondered what the difference is between coaching and consulting? While both are professional services that can help you reach your goals, they have some keydistinctions. In this…

What is Business Casual Attire?

What is Business Casual Attire? A Guide for Men and Women What is business casual attire? This can be a difficult question to answer, as the term can mean different things to different people. Generally speaking, though, business casual attire…

What To Do If You Don’t Want To Work Anymore

You go to work every day, and find yourself totally checked out. You just can’t bring yourself to care—let alone work. Your attitude has slipped. You can’t remember why you’re even doing what you’re doing. There are a few different…

The 2022 hiring trends you need to know

The hiring landscape has been…rocky of late. In the two years since the pandemic started, uncertainty and shifting economics have made it a major challenge for companies and job seekers alike to know where they stand. And while it’s hard…

Everything you wanted to know about becoming an Editor

If “bookworm” is one of the top ten words to describe you, chances are you’ve at least thought about a career in publishing or editing. Or maybe you’re like I was, just out of school: holding an English degree in one hand and a lifelong…

What is a “boomerang employee”? Here’s why you should welcome them to your company

In an episode of “The Simpsons”, Homer leaves his longtime job at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to pursue his dreams of being a professional bowler. A short time later, reality sets in and he returns to the power plant to grovel for…