Embarking on a job search is like stepping into a maze, with each job interview representing a twist and turn in the journey toward professional growth. The interview process, often perceived as a daunting hurdle, is a gateway that determines the employer’s assessment of a candidate and the candidate’s understanding…

In business, perception is everything. We’ve all heard the phrase “perception over reality” or some derivative, right? Well, in “reality,” that phrase is a lie. Perception does not equal reality. But in business, it just might. Ivanka Trump once said, “Perception is more important than reality. …

As a recruiter/TA professional, I get a lot of emails and inmails. It’s bound to happen. I get the unsolicited resume and the sales pitch from staffing agencies, or better yet, let me help you with your financial education. What tends to be the big miss is people reading the…

I’m an Imposter: Understanding Imposter Syndrome Hi, my name is Jen, and I’m an imposter. Every so often (more times than I can count), self-doubt creeps in, and I realize I’m faking everything I’m doing. And then, I admit, I know what I’m doing and need to relax. …

I am one in four. One in four people suffers from severe anxiety that can be crippling to the mind at times — concerned over the little things and the big things in life. Recently being laid off has brought on sleepless nights, a lot of self-doubt and shame, and…

Long long time ago, I can still remember How that job offer used to make me smile And I knew if I had my chance That I could make those people dance And maybe they’d be happy for a while I can’t remember if I cried When I hung up the…

The Resume. The story of your work life on a piece of paper, and you want to find a new job or make a career change. Your resume provides a snapshot of your career and is often the determining factor in whether you land an interview. …

Time to roll up your sleeves and grab the scalpel; we’re dissecting portfolio anatomies of why and what. You can create a good-looking portfolio that uniquely showcases your work and the importance of doing so. The Why A portfolio will help you stand out from the crowd and show your uniqueness. You…

I’ll admit, I love cookies — chocolate chip, peanut butter, M&M, sugar, drop cookies. Fortune cookies are not the best, but they are definitely fun. For a quick pick me up, I grabbed one and cracked it open. “You can either follow your fears or be led by your passions.” …