Three Ways to Satisfy Your Wanderlust on a Budget
Over the past two years, travel has steadily risen to the top of people’s to-do lists. And that’s no surprise. After all, the “revenge travel”...
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2023 Tech Hiring: 7 Ways to Stay Competitive in Tough Job Markets
It felt like not long ago employers were eager to fill open roles in anticipation of accelerated growth. Now, jobseekers are feeling the pinch of...
Empowering Women for Retirement: A Financial Readiness Guide
Retirement is supposed to be a reward after many years of working hard while building your financial portfolio. Ideally, you will finally have the time...
How To Get What You Want In Your Career By Nailing The Hard Asks
Nearly all of us at some point in our careers desperately want something from the boss, but we are hesitant about broaching the subject. Maybe...
Staying Safe at Work or Play: Personal Safety Tips for Women in 2023
Whether at work or relaxing during some well-deserved down time, safety is always a priority. Now this doesn’t mean that you need to live in...
6 Ways to Rediscover the Joy of Reading
Katarina Sikuljak @unsplash Most of us would hesitate to admit that we are not reading (or not reading nearly enough). There is an unspoken pressure...
Want to Ace Behavioral Interviews? A Guide to Prep Jobseekers
No matter the role you’re interviewing for, companies want to know that you’re curious, hard-working, and most importantly, a good fit for their team. The...
Taking Command of a Room: 6 Tips to Use Even if You’re Not the Boss . . . Yet
Taking command of a room is a powerful skill to learn and cultivate, even if you’re not in a position of formal authority… yet. Doing...
5 Ways to Create an Accessible Work Environment
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1.3 billion people have some form of a disability — that’s equal to 16% of the...
How to Make What Matters Most, Matter Most, This Summer
Summer is the season that beckons us to unwind, let go of our worries, and come alive. We long to embrace the sun-filled days of...
Tech Candidate Spotlight – Abel Hernandez, Lead Product Manager
Let’s start by discussing your educational background! I don’t have a “traditional degree.” I went to trade college for Audio Engineering and I have some...
Who’s Hiring? 7 Organizations Serving U.S. Veterans
Those engaged in military service dedicate their lives to serving their country, which can sometimes come at a great cost. In fact, due to their...
Work-Life Balance is Bullshit: Embrace the Organic Flow of Life
Are you an ambitious, and unapologetically goal-getter? If so, you are in the right place. If you are anything like me your plate is full,...
Breaking Through Bias: How to Overcome Tech Discrimination & Get the Job You Want (VIDEO)
How can jobseekers advance their careers despite systemic hiring biases in tech? Watch this on-demand webinar to hear experts discuss key findings from Hired’s 2023...
Tech Candidate Spotlight – Albert James, Full Stack Engineer
Please tell us a bit about your educational background! I have a traditional background with a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Communication Engineering and a Master’s...
How to Welcome Transgender and Nonbinary Applicants Into Your Organization | Part 2
In Part 1 of our two-part series, How to Welcome Transgender and Nonbinary Applicants Into Your Organization, we spoke to human resource experts at Lambda...
Stress is a Silent Killer: Six Ways to Manage It
According to the American Psychological Association, three in four adults reported increased stress levels in 2022. Moreover, the same survey discovered that 27% of people...
Frugal Living Tips and Ideas for a Thrifty Lifestyle
In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of overspending and accumulating unnecessary possessions. However, adopting a frugal lifestyle...
How to Plan a Professional Development Staycation
Whenever you think about upcoming travel plans, you may dream about beach vacations, adventuring outside, or spending quality time with family. These breaks from work...
Leaders Share Tips to Build Career Resilience as a Woman in TechÂ
No career journey is complete without some level of uncertainty along the way. Discover tools to support you in times of uncertainty, whether you’re an...
6 Steps to Start Rebuilding Joy at Work
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. – Lao Tzu Let’s be frank for a moment. Have you...
The Ground Rules: How to Argue with Yourself About Your Work Life
As many of us are, I am particularly hard on myself when it comes to work life. I participate in egregious inner conversations concerning a...
The Core Files: Expectations, Reality & Moving Beyond the Breach
Amanda Kloska @unsplash “Yeah, it might be all that you get. Yeah, I guess this might well be it.” – Theme from Ted Lasso, by...
You Should Be Your Own Muse
Hai Tran @unsplash Muse 1: any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology presiding over song and poetry and the arts and sciences Clio...
The Core Files: The Great Rearranging, Clarity & Thinking Small
Adib Harith @unsplash In my mind, our expectations for the holiday season feel a bit misaligned. Many of us are juggling typically high expectations —...
The Evolution : 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Now About Work Life
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5 Work Life Rules That Stand the Test of Time
Alexander Schimmeck @unsplash As a coach, it is vital to reflect upon my own work life and learn from its experiences. Ultimately, offering advice without...
10 Timeless Quotes to Combat Writer’s Block & Other Work Life Maladies
I’ve been suffering from writer’s block. I’ve never experienced this state of mind personally, and my tool kit to combat it isn’t fully built. The...
Reality Check: Does Your Job fit?
Aron Yigin @unsplash I’ve been on somewhat of a bent lately — sharing both observations & articles (my own included) concerning job fit. Perspective is...
Top Careers That Are Safe From AI
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence and its expanding capacities, workers everywhere are asking themselves the same question: “Will my job be replaced by AI...
Expenses While Job Hunting: What Can Stay and What Should Go
The economy is slowly recovering in some areas, and many people who were on temporary leave or laid off due to Covid-19 are returning to...
Know Your Worth: How To Talk Salary When Applying For A Job
Discussing salary can be a difficult part of the job interview process, but it’s also one of the most essential. You don’t want to undervalue...
Diversity & Inclusion: Making It a Priority in Your Job Hunt
Over the past few years, a significant amount of research suggests that diversity and inclusion measures improve companies in substantial ways. According to a study...
Following Up After Your Interview
You have just completed your interview and you’re feeling relieved and accomplished. While you must be looking forward to the prospect of working for the...
Working from Home During COVID-19
We prepare for a lot of things in our lives, but did we ever think we’d need to prepare for a pandemic? It is easy...
Your New Coworker Wants to “Friend” You Online
Congratulations on your new job! Whether you are just starting out, or more seasoned in your career, you’re going to meet many new coworkers. Over...
The Open Plan Office is Here to Stay: Tips to Survive and Thrive
Office cubicles have been around for decades. Some with higher walls, and some lower, the cubicle affords businesses a cost-effective real estate plan, and gives...
How to Leverage Social Media in Your Job Search
Social media has become a huge part of the recruitment and hiring process, especially with the type of savvy organizations you probably want to join....
Eight Tips for Interviewing Online Successfully
Whether you’re looking for a remote position or a local position, companies often use online video (Google Meet, Zoom, Skype) to interview candidates. While many...
Dressing for an Interview When You Aren’t Familiar with the Work Culture
After all the work you have put in to create the resume, cover letter and application content to land a job interview, the hard truth...
What To Do During Your Job Interview
Be Aware of Your Body Language and Tone of Voice It is important to be relaxed and confident. When asked a question, be thoughtful and...
Things to do After your Job Interview
Write a Thank You Note Regardless of how well a job interview went or how interested you are in a particular employer, write a thank...
Sample Interview Questions Employers Ask
One of the hardest parts of finding a job is the interview process, according to our 2016 student insight survey. Here is a list of 25...
Write a Last-Minute Resume by Sticking to These 3 Rules
Across the professional world, people from every level of life share this struggle. The 16-year-old applying at the local grocery store, the 35-year-old stockbroker who...
Bilingual Jobs and Presenting Your Languages Skills on Your Resume
Bilingual employees can earn up to 5-20 percent more per hour than their counterparts. Highlighting your language skills is a unique way to stand out in the workforce, but...
How to Research Potential Employers Before Interviewing
A job interview is like an open-book test:Â read and learn everything you can about the company. Every piece of information gives you a leg up...
Transform Your Interview into a Conversation
Hiring managers often won’t hire a candidate because the candidate lacks energy and doesn’t show enthusiasm. You’re so anxious during an interview that it’s easy to act this way....
How to Make an Impression at a Career Fair
Students who shine at career fairs are few and far between. Here’s how to take this valuable campus resource and use it to build a...
Building and Making the Most Out of Your Network
How many times have you heard, “build your network,” as if it’s really easy like tying your shoes or binge-watching Netflix?While “building your network” is in fact awesome...
7 Creative Personal Websites (and Where to Make Yours)
The top reason you should create an online portfolio is that, even if every other applicant has one (which they don’t), personal websites are a highly effective way...