Did you know that if you have a full-time job, you spend at least 50% of your waking hours at work? That doesn’t even include commuting to work, thinking about work, and stressing about work. Kind of depressing, isn’t it? Now, think about your coworkers. You spend a good chunk of your day with these people. How do you feel about that? Are you okay [...]
Did you know that the steps you take immediately after a job interview can make or break your chances of getting an offer? Regardless of how well you performed during the interview, your actions following that interview are critical parts of your job search. Unfortunately, most job seekers don’t spend enough time polishing their job interview follow-up skills and end up making big mistakes. Instead, [...]
So you want to make money online, huh? We bet you’ve seen those ads and sales pages, promising you the moon. All you need to do is to buy this magical software and your life won’t be the same ever again. The good news is that yes, you can earn money online. The bad news is that you’ll have to work hard before you become [...]
How do you make a resume for the digital world that gets noticed and helps you get a job? Digital resumes are not the same as traditional resumes, but they are just as important today. The majority of hiring managers are turning to social media to find job candidates and research potential employees, and you need a digital resume that effectively sells your skills and [...]
Writing an amazing cover letter is a great way to stand out in the pile of resumes and cover letters that a hiring manager receives. One resume can start to look like the next after a hiring manager has reviewed a couple dozen, and that’s when a well-crafted cover letter can help you land a job interview. Never underestimate the need to write a compelling [...]
When you start a new job, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There is so much to learn–from policies and procedures to personalities and behaviors–that new employees often don’t know where to begin. Too frequently, employers don’t offer adequate on-boarding training, and new employees are left floundering, making mistakes, and wasting time. You can avoid being one of those confused new employees by preparing in advance, [...]
If you have the chance to apply for internships when you’re in college, do it. The experience is incredibly valuable. You’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, and you’ll get a taste for the type of job you will or will not like to have after graduation. Furthermore, you’ll gather experience that many other recent graduates don’t have, and that internship not only [...]
When it comes to eBook formatting and production, most authors have been led to believe it’s a more complicated procedure than it really is. With the use of a $45 program, you can eliminate dozens of formatting hours, (potentially) thousands of dollars to pay a professional, and a lot of frustration. All you need to know is How to Build a Professional eBook in 9 [...]
Is your boss ruining your life? Do you dread going to work? If you’re not in this situation right now, you probably have been at some point during your career or will be in the future. That’s the unfortunate reality of working for another person. You and your boss might not always see eye-to-eye or get along at all. Rather than stewing over your disdain [...]
Always dreamed of writing the Great American Novel, but aren’t sure where to start (or don’t have the patience)? Query letters, rejection slips, writer conferences that cost a small fortune to attend…forget all that. Becoming an author who makes money today is much easier than it was 20, or even 5, years ago. But get ready to wear more than one hat. After all, you’re [...]
