Asking for a raise can feel like a delicate social situation. Using our step-by-step method, you can use your past successes, strong work ethic, and industry knowledge to prove why they should invest in you. It may not be easy or feel socially comfortable, but we’re going to consider the entire picture. You did the… Read more »
Is upskilling necessary? The World Economic Forum declared last year that “42% of core skills required to perform existing jobs are expected to change” and that more than one billion workers will need upskilling by 2030. In this “upskilling emergency”, some of the companies that will be the hardest hit have a clear motivation to… Read more »
There may not be any job interview question more sensitive or with the most potential to damage your chances than “what salary are you looking for?”. Not only is it difficult for many people to discuss money in general, but this question also requires a balance between the highest you can ask for without being… Read more »
Are you working from home? Sure, the commute is great, but will you still be able to prove yourself when you don’t have to show up in person? Of course you can! We have the tricks on how you prove yourself to be someone who gets things done, even though you’re not physically in the… Read more »
What Does it Mean to “Dress for Success”? “Dress for Success” was originally the title of a 1975 book by John T. Molloy about how clothing affects personal and business success. It became a bestseller and he followed it up with The Women’s Dress for Success Book. These books promoted the concept of “power dressing”.… Read more »
“Business casual” is the newest dress code. It’s the most common company dress code, but it still sounds like a misnomer. How can anything be both “business” AND “casual”? Is this professional or relaxed? A party in the back and business in the front didn’t work as a hairstyle, so why is this even a… Read more »