Tips on how to become more successful and productive, as well as reach your career goals and find the job of your dreams. Learn how to fulfill your potential by following a career path that is in accordance with your life purpose.
In our world today, it’s impossible to survive without having a source of income. But what if I told you that getting fired is not always something bad? Accessing the essentials and luxuries of life heavily depends on your ability to acquire (buy) them. For a number of individuals, being employed is the best way for them to get income. Well, people are…
If you're gritting your teeth every time you come home because of bullying in the workplace, you're not alone. According to Forbes, workplace bullying affects about 75% of people. Workplace bullies aren't like the tyrants in your childhood who terrorized people at the playground. They are subtle. So how would you know if someone's bullying you at work? More importantly, how would you…
What are the leadership skills that make someone a person everyone wants to follow? History is full of strong personalities who led countries and civilizations. People followed the rules established by them, carried their orders out, and even died for them. However, it wasn't about leadership. Fear of punishment and desire to stay afloat—that's what made crowds follow those headmen. Sure enough, these…
There are thousands of articles online that talk about the best approaches to writing a CV (curriculum vitae). Which is the best one? You can take all the advice that you find online and offline from your peers, friends, and mentors. But if you want to write a CV that fully embodies all the personal and professional milestones of your life in a…
Getting a proper work-life balance is a full-time job. You want to do it all, but don't have more than 24 hours in a day. Also, the use of internet technology has fueled the need for instant responses. Consequently, work demands have increased. How are we to strike a proper balance between our careers and private lives? Here are some insights and strategies…
If you seek to boost your career development, first of all, ask yourself the question: Can you distinguish the difference between a job and a career? If your answer is yes, then you know that the latter requires constant development and dedication. Those who see themselves as simply working a job are likely going to have no real passion for what they’re doing,…
"You'd better get that done at once, or you'll have no job by the end of the week!" You may have heard the rants of a narcissistic boss before, perhaps more than once. A ballistic employer is not a welcome sight. If you're starting to feel uncomfortable when you're in front of your boss, you may want to know if he or she is…
Though movie villains are the least expected people we can learn life-lessons from, their words often have a point. Looking for a new job can be a very daunting task. It can be time-consuming and may require lots of footwork going from one interview to another. Job-seekers oftentimes may face challenges and the odds are not always in their favor when looking for…