A portfolio gives future employers an indication of your abilities. It lets them know what type of work they can expect from you. Many people overlook the portfolio and don’t include it in their job application. This is a major mistake. A portfolio can make the difference between getting an...
How to Calm Anxiety Before a Job Interview
It’s a big day for you. You have an interview for your dream job. Suddenly you become anxious. You’re afraid nervousness will ruin your ability to make an impression and get the job. What do you do? Anxiety before an interview is normal. The more you want something, the more...
Relocating for work? Here’s what to do for a smooth transition
As the post-Covid economy and travel opens up, millions of people are relocating. The post-Covid work environment opened up many new opportunities, both for new job seekers and those looking for a remote work lifestyle. Some people have decided to permanently work from home work and no longer want to...
3 Signs you are ready for a career change
As the years pass in your work-life, your skills and abilities change. Some changes come with experience and getting expertise and familiarity in your work. Other changes come through on the job training and taking courses and training programs. Additional changes come through a growing mindset. These changes create the...
Why you need a college education to be successful in your business or career
With information all around and easily available, is college still necessary? This is a question on many people’s minds. You might hear that a college education has no benefit and only results in high student loans. And since a lot of companies and successful businesspeople no longer require a college...
How to plan a successful retirement
How to plan your retirement so you don’t have to depend on anyone else when you are out of work. Some companies, especially governmental or public companies, provide formal retirement pension to workers who completed a certain number of years with them. Other companies give workers an end of service...
Did you hear about the cryptocurrency frauds / scams that have been occurring?
Cryptocurrency has brought a lot of wealth to a lot of people. These digital currencies have been around for a few years and include currencies or coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, XRP, Dogecoin, and other altcoins. Cryptocurrencies aren't real coins but digital coins existing online only. You can buy...
Skills you need to stand out from other job seekers while job searching during a pandemic
During the current pandemic, it became obvious that being able to quickly manage a crisis situation is vital to an organization’s existence. Employees who had skills that enabled them to perform well despite a pandemic or lockdown had increased job security. The ability to respond quickly to a crisis situation...
What quality do highly successful entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have in common?
What quality do highly successful entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have in common? They leverage the talents and resources of others. The most important thing for a businessperson is time. Money can be gotten back, but lost time never will. One person can do only so much with...
