September 01, 2024 The ultimate guide to using Handshake to land a job or internship If you’re a college student, you’re likely already familiar with the platform. These hacks can help you stand out, say experts. BY Jared Lindzon If you are attending college this year, you’re probably already familiar with Handshake. In recent years, the … Continue reading The ultimate guide to using Handshake to land a job or internship
Category Archives: Career Development
5 steps to turn invisible work and small wins into your next promotion
August 21, 2024 5 steps to turn invisible work and small wins into your next promotion It’s essential to not only record your small wins but to identify ways for those achievements to accelerate your career. BY Octavia Goredema Let’s imagine a common workplace situation. You work remotely on a team that recently onboarded many new … Continue reading 5 steps to turn invisible work and small wins into your next promotion
Should you tell your boss you have another job offer?
August 13, 2024 Should you tell your boss you have another job offer? It can be difficult to decide if, when, and how to tell your boss that you’ve received a new job offer. Here’s what to consider. BY Karen Walker If you’re fielding calls from recruiters—either because you’re seeking a new position or new opportunities … Continue reading Should you tell your boss you have another job offer?
What should I do if I don’t want to be someone’s reference?
July 10, 2024 What should I do if I don’t want to be someone’s reference? If you don’t have anything nice to say, your best bet is to avoid hurting someone’s future employment chances. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, … Continue reading What should I do if I don’t want to be someone’s reference?
How to repair your reputation after you make a mistake at work
May 30, 2024 How to repair your reputation after you make a mistake at work We all make mistakes. Here’s how to deal with the situation and repair your reputation as a hardworking and responsible person. BY Stephanie Vozza Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, though, they’re more than just awkward. Perhaps you dropped the ball on a … Continue reading How to repair your reputation after you make a mistake at work
The ultimate cover letter checklist
May 11, 2024 The ultimate cover letter checklist Follow these steps—plus check out our tips and examples—to help your cover letter stand out. BY Gwen Moran Resumes and LinkedIn profiles may get the lion’s share of attention, but a good cover letter can go a long way toward impressing hiring decision-makers. One survey by ResumeLab found … Continue reading The ultimate cover letter checklist
The 4 questions you should ask yourself before saying ‘yes’ to a job offer
May 10, 2024 The 4 questions you should ask yourself before saying ‘yes’ to a job offer The best job for your career growth might not be the most obvious one. BY David M. Sluss A product manager is asked to lead a content marketing team. A digital transformation consultant is being recruited to join a … Continue reading The 4 questions you should ask yourself before saying ‘yes’ to a job offer
3 key investing tips for early-career professionals
May 04, 2024 3 key investing tips for early-career professionals Young professionals who set up good investing habits can experience lifelong benefits. Here are the investing behaviors you should adopt early on. BY Emily Guy Birken The first full paycheck you receive as a newly minted adult often feels like the best kind of grownup independence—even … Continue reading 3 key investing tips for early-career professionals
6 strategies that can help you land that promotion
May 03, 2024 6 strategies that can help you land that promotion It’s about more than working hard and being good at your job. BY Tammy Perkins You’ve been in your company for a while, and you’re a consistent high performer. You’ve received glowing reviews for every performance appraisal you’ve had. Yet quarter after quarter, your job … Continue reading 6 strategies that can help you land that promotion
Overcome the 4 barriers to building a “for all” culture
May 03, 2024 Overcome the 4 barriers to building a “for all” culture Everyone should be involved in equity issues, from the CEO to the front-line staff. BY Brian K. Reaves In today’s workplace, equity for all should not be relegated to the mantra of the month or treated as a “nice to have” for organizations. … Continue reading Overcome the 4 barriers to building a “for all” culture