Career Discussions

How many of these patronizing phrases have you used? It happens. Even if we don’t mean it to. Sometimes the words and phrases we use convey an insult that we don’t intend. It’s [...]

Guest post by Vanessa Holwell, Hiringsquad.net The world is steadily changing, but no doubt, the coronavirus pandemic forced certain changes to speed up. This is especially evident in the [...]

By Tyler Read, owner of PT Pioneer Check out these remote work practices to make the most of your career while working from home. The last few years have witnessed a growing increase in the [...]

Whether it is planned in advance or happens suddenly due to necessary or unforeseeable circumstances, you will eventually have to answer, “Why did you quit your job?”  Variations of this same [...]

The term emotional intelligence (EI) was made popular by Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Twenty-five years later, it is playing a really [...]

It’s weird to think of skills as things that would be trending. However, trending skills is a thing for certain industries and the overall job market. Blacksmith skills and the ability to [...]

Applying for a job is not a simple and quick task. It can takes weeks of research, hours of crafting the perfect resume and cover letter, and mental energy preparing for the interview. Applying [...]

A cover letter template can be a good place to start, but should not be where you stop. Just like with an executive level resume, your cover letter should be unique to you and the position you [...]

So you’ve been laid off. This can cause a cascade of emotions and stress for anyone.  However, it’s important to keep a level head and stay focused on your goals, taking conscientious [...]

Company culture is a big consideration, or should be, when researching companies to work for. Did you know that one of the most common reasons for not hiring someone is “not the right [...]