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Thousands of Tech Sector Layoffs: Myth Busted!

You know the headlines: tens of thousands of IT professionals have lost their jobs across the country in recent months. How many is “tens of thousands?” Several thousand in 2022 ... Read more
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5 Awesome Benefits of Being a Contract Employee

​Many people are nervous about transitioning from a 9-5 job with one employer to a contract position with many employers. And that’s understandable—after all, if you’re not in the know, ... Read more
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How to Write a Winning Technical Resume

​The trickiest type of resume to master is the technical resume, as it needs to follow specific rules and practices that don’t apply to other resumes. Here are the dos ... Read more
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How To Make Lasting Connections At Temporary Jobs

​It’s your first week of work on a six month assignment. You know you’ll be gone in six months, and the full-time employees likely know you’ll be gone in six ... Read more
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How to Be a Radically Candid Boss

​Lots of professionals have stories about their coworker, mentor and, most commonly, boss being really honest with them—and that honesty helping them evolve. Kim Scott, former leadership coach to top ... Read more
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3 Questions Every Manager Should Ask

​As a manager, you’re responsible for teaching your reports new skills, and helping them develop professionally to unlock their potential in their current position. It’s a big role—and it can ... Read more
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Top Mistakes New Managers Make: Part 2

​In the first part of this series, we discussed the pitfalls managers often stumble into during their first months on the job—not giving enough positive feedback, being too diplomatic around ... Read more
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Top Mistakes New Managers Make: Part 1

​Being a manager is incredibly challenging. Being a new manager? Well, it’s a hard, rocky road—and almost everyone stumbles multiple times. Fortunately, knowing the common tripping points will help you ... Read more
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How to Run Better One-on-Ones

​A one-on-one meeting can be a fantastic opportunity to get on the same page with someone else, brainstorm ideas, resolve issues, and strengthen your professional relationship. But it can also ... Read more
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The 4 Most Valuable Skills in Recruiting

​As you probably know first-hand, searching for work is incredibly stressful. Not only do you need to find a position and an organization that aligns with your interests, ambitions, and ... Read more
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The 3 Things Every Professional Can Learn from Customer Support

​Customer support representatives are some of the most diplomatic professionals on Earth. It makes sense; they spend roughly 40 hours per week helping angry, anxious, and confused people solve their ... Read more
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How to Nail Your Sales Interview

Essential Questions and Winning Answers Entering the world of sales is exciting, but navigating the interview process can be daunting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, ... Read more
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The 4 Characteristics of High-Quality Staffing Firms

​At some large companies, 30% of the procurement budget goes to temporary workers. Others say they employ more consultants than W-2 employees. There’s no doubt about it: the upside of ... Read more
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The Most Prevalent (and Untrue) Myths About Salespeople: Part 2

​In part one of this article, we debunked two major myths about sales. But there are more misconceptions to uncover, so let’s get started. Sales Isn’t Ruthless Some outsiders think ... Read more
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The Most Prevalent (and Untrue) Myths About Salespeople: Part 1

​Eight days. According to a report from Harvard Business School, that’s the difference in time it takes to fill a sales position versus the average for all jobs. That might ... Read more
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How To Respond To “How Are You?”

4 Better Ways to Answer “How Are You?” than “I’m Good”​How many times a day do people ask, “How are you?” Probably at least ten.And how many times a day ... Read more
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5 Steps to Polish Your Social Media Presence (and Get That Job)

​“Smile!” your friend says, as she snaps a picture of you, beer in hand. Before you know it, it’s posted on Facebook, you’re tagged in it, and it’s received dozens ... Read more
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How to Keep Your Social Media Profiles Professional

​The average person has seven social media accounts.That may sound like a lot, until you start counting your own. Instagram. Twitter. Facebook. Reddit. YouTube. LinkedIn. Pinterest. Suddenly, seven may start ... Read more
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How to Have a Successful Technical Interview

​You just got the email: your first interview went well, and now the company wants you to come in for a technical one!The happiness is quickly replaced by anxiety. What ... Read more
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How to Formulate Good Questions for the Interviewer

​Picture this: it’s your fifth interview of the day. You’ve already met with your potential boss,herboss, two coworkers, and now you’re talking to the head of the entire department. You’ve ... Read more
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