Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
There has been a dramatic increase in workers looking for side hustles or part time jobs to supplement their main source of income. Resume-Library, a U.S. based job board, has noted this change and offers some advice for employers on promoting well-being in a hustle culture. “Since the pandemic people have begun to redefine success Read More …
While intelligence quotient may matter when it comes to one’s work performance, emotional intelligence (EQ) has proven a key factor to career success. However, soft skills such as good communication and listening skills are often overlooked when it comes to employee training. A recent study by Preply demonstrates the importance of EQ. A key stat Read More …
Photo by Christina Morillo For many years, workers have taken pride in their dedication to work, often at the expense of mental and physical well-being. Words like “hustle” and phrases such as “rise and grind” have slipped into our collective career lexicon. These ideas about work lead to guilt over simply taking a vacation or Read More …
Passive-aggressive behavior is an indirect expression of negative feelings. Instead of openly addressing problems with an individual, one might say or do something that expresses frustration or anger without clearly communicating feelings. Unfortunately, passive aggressive behaviors make both communication and conflict resolution more difficult. A recent survey of more than 1,200 people demonstrates how common Read More …
Photo by Ron Lach A job search can be emotionally, physically and mentally draining. Interviewing and waiting for a response is incredibly stressful. But getting to that point is equally taxing. Not only do you have to wade through thousands of listings to find the positions that match your criteria, you also have to watch Read More …