Actress, CEO, Olympian…these are all dream jobs for many people. Unfortunately, as we’ve seen in recent months, many of those who’ve achieved success have sacrificed a lot. Gymnasts were abused by Larry Nassar and actresses have spoken out about harassment by powerful men in Hollywood. And these are just those who feel safe enough to…
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Stop Using Relatives as Job References!
References are one of the trickiest aspects of the job search, particularly for those with a short or non-existent work history. However, it doesn’t justify using family members as professional references. Putting down a relative as a reference will get you thrown out of the running for most jobs. You may be thinking that because…
How To Build a Global-Ready Career
Imagine having a competitive salary while living in a great apartment. You can even drive a car and have vacations to different travel destinations. This kind of life is possible – if you plan your global career ahead. An international career doesn’t simply happen overnight. You have to carefully plan and build it up over…
The 10 Best Career Books to Read in 2018
Whether you’re a college student or seasoned professional, there are plenty of books to help you achieve your career goals. You may want to choose a career path, get a raise or transition to a new career. And the new year is a perfect time to start working toward whatever goal you wish to achieve….
Great Gift Ideas for Bosses, Coworkers and Teachers
Finding the perfect Christmas or holiday gift is hard enough when you know a person well. But picking out a gift for your boss, coworker or teacher is even more difficult. You can’t cross the line into gifts that are too personal and you probably need to stay on a budget. So what kind of…