Managing Your Career

Finding a job you can fall in love with

According to Georgene Huang in her Forbes article “Most Employees Don’t Hate Their Jobs,” the majority of employees aren’t engaged at work. But when you think about it, you spend around 40 hours a wee

Groundhog Day - Are you stuck in the wrong job?

The 1993 comedy “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray as Phil Connors, told the story of a jaded weatherman who finds himself living the same day over and over again. The only way he can escape the ne

Engineers Week February 16-22: Top associations for up and coming engineers

Are you working towards an engineering degree, or have you just earned one? Then it’s advisable to join one or more engineering associations. Being a member demonstrates to potential employers that yo

Temp work offers these permanent benefits

Most workers who are in the market for a new job are looking for a permanent position. But did you know that temporary work offers several permanent benefits — especially if you’re at the beginning of

Always acknowledge people who help you

Most of us accept help from others at some point during our careers. Maybe a friend gives you an in at your dream company, or perhaps a colleague shows you how to use a new app you need for work. Rega

Own your mistakes

We all make mistakes now and then. Sometimes it’s a relatively small mistake, like a couple of typos in a report. Other times it’s a larger mistake, such as losing an important client. Yet while it’s

Five résumé tips for job hoppers

People used to work at the same company for their entire careers. Nowadays, however, most of us make multiple career moves. Whether it’s a transition to a different focus area, a step up to a more sen

How to list temporary jobs on your résumé

If you’ve spent any time doing temporary work, you’ll appreciate how much experience you can gain through short-term jobs. After all, you get the chance to work on a range of different projects and in

Does job hopping help or hurt your career?

Have you been in your current position for more than a year? And are you looking for a new opportunity? If so, you’re not alone: Surveys show that workers are increasingly interested in job hopping. B

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