Depending on where you stand on the hug continuum, hugging at work is either inappropriately awkward or a great way to greet your colleagues. Should you hug at work? Unless your workplace actually prohibits hugging between colleagues, you may be left to your own devices when it comes to giving or accepting hugs at work. [Read more…] about Should you hug at work?
How to cold call
Cold calling can strike fear in any job seeker’s mind. How can you successfully cold call? Ideally, you’d always have an introduction to someone you want to speak to on the phone, but realistically, it isn’t always possible to warm up your leads. Do you have a resolution to get in touch with some new contacts? How can you successfully get through to people who have the power to positively influence your job hunt? [Read more…] about How to cold call
How to start a business on the side while working
In case you hadn’t noticed, the freelance economy is taking off: more and more people are working for themselves as consultants, selling products or services and creating businesses on the side, even while working a full-time job. [Read more…] about How to start a business on the side while working
11 places you haven’t been networking
Everyone knows that referrals are the best way to land interviews, but are you taking advantage of the plethora of networking opportunities you likely encounter every day? [Read more…] about 11 places you haven’t been networking
How to succeed when you work from home
Flexible work is all the rage lately, with employers allowing, or even encouraging workers to telecommute, shift hours, split shifts or share jobs. How can you make sure to keep your career on track when you work from home? [Read more…] about How to succeed when you work from home