How and When Should You Include Projects on Your Resume?

As you fine-tune your resume, should you include projects you’ve completed as you vie for your next great job? The answer is: It depends. An even better answer is: Include projects only if they are relevant and help support your case as you try and beat out the competition. Here are two common examples of [...] Read More

Why Is the First Interview Critical When Looking for a Job?

Hiring a new employee is a big deal, so many companies have candidates go through several rounds of interviews — especially for mid-and senior-level roles. If you know a job you’re vying for has this type of interview structure, you might think the first round isn’t a big deal, but that couldn’t be farther from [...] Read More

What Do Hiring Managers Love to Ask on Phone Interviews?

Often, one of the first steps in a company’s hiring process is a phone interview with candidates who have piqued their interest via their resumes and cover letters. This is generally a very high-level evaluation as recruiters screen for risks, try to validate your qualifications, and see if you’d be a good overall fit for [...] Read More

5 Signs Your Workplace is Actually Toxic…

Do you work in a toxic environment? No, we aren't talking about the presence of radiation or chemicals. We mean emotionally toxic. These stressful workplaces make it difficult to excel and can even lead to physical and mental health problems. Of course ,there's the old "is it you or is it me?" debate at play [...] Read More

Feeling Burnt Out? Here’s How to Approach Your Boss

To a certain extent, burn out happens because you refuse to have a conversation. As stress builds and pressures mount, you avoid talking to the one person who can truly help: your boss. That's a mistake. Rather than risking your health and undermining your productivity, learn how to approach your boss when you're feeling burnt [...] Read More