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Finding purpose in your career

Apr 25, 2023

Finding purpose and passion in one’s career is essential to a fulfilling life. With most of our waking hours spent at work, ensuring that our careers align with our values, interests, and strengths is crucial. Having a clear sense of purpose in your career enables you to establish goals that align with your core values and aspirations. This alignment fosters motivation and satisfaction as you work towards objectives that...

How to ace a job interview and combat your nerves

Apr 14, 2023

The biggest misconception about interviewing for a job, is that you need to pretend to be someone that you're not, says Cynthia Pong, the founder and CEO of the career coaching and consulting firm Embrace Change. Instead, she encourages folks to think about a job interview as a two-way experiment conducted to figure out if you're a good fit for the role — and to see if the company and the role are a good fit for you. READ MORE...

Tips on improving the job you're in or finding one you love

Apr 06, 2023

The week of April 2 marks National Explore your Career Week. All week long, KGW Sunrise is sharing some ways to do just that. From interview tips and resume help, to the right and wrong ways to request a raise. First in the series, KGW Sunrise dives into what to do if you find yourself getting laid off by your employer. 1. Grieve your job loss According to Austin Belcak, founder of Cultivated Culture, one of the first...

How to sell yourself in your job search

Jan 16, 2023

If you’ve been applying to jobs and not getting interviews or offers, you may not be selling yourself enough. You can have the greatest resume or speak brilliantly in an interview, but if you don’t sell yourself, it can often be the difference between getting a job offer or not. READ MORE AT HBR

Doing 4 things can help you bounce back from a layoff

Dec 27, 2022

Big Tech layoffs have rattled the workforce, with companies like Meta, Twitter, Lyft, Coinbase and Netflix all letting go a chunk of their staff. And unfortunately, they’re not alone. Many giants in industries like banking, real estate, food services, advertising, and retail have, or are planning to, cut their companies’ headcounts amid inflation and a potential impending economic downturn, leaving workers to pick up the pieces....

How to Jump Start Your Job Search in 2023

Dec 22, 2022

Whether you feel like your current job position isn’t give you the salary or benefits you need to adapt to the times, or you’re looking to take the next step into a different industry, if you’re sending in your resignation, you may find yourself in a much different job market than when you were last hired. READ MORE AT YAHOO NEWS

7 strategies to reinvent your career

Jul 25, 2022

The Great Resignation seems to be far from over. In fact, a survey from Fidelity Investments revealed that nearly four out of ten workers in the US are looking to make a job switch in the coming year. And it’s not just ordinary workers that are leaving their jobs. Even managers are joining the Great Resignation. But why are workers still jumping ship? READ MORE AT FORBES

How to Network as an introvert

Jul 15, 2022

Yes, introverts can learn how to network. In fact, introverts' self-awareness, genuineness, and passion can help them master this essential skill. Figuring out how to network presents difficulties for all of us, particularly introverts. If socializing tires or intimidates you, you may feel unsure of what improving your networking skills will take. READ MORE AT ZDNET

How to keep your job, or find a better one, if there’s a recession

Jun 21, 2022

The job market is still really hot. But concerns about the economy have many people wondering if their jobs are secure enough to survive. There is no way to guarantee that your job will be safe, career advisers say. But you can control how much facetime you have with colleagues and put in extra efforts, say hiring managers and career advisers, several of whom advise people who work remotely to think about going into the...

Tips for exploring new career options

May 24, 2022

Not liking your job is a serious problem that leads to job burnout and takes a toll on your mental health. It will be important for you to take a step back and assess the situation to determine if this is a temporary feeling or if it goes deeper than that. Temporary feelings of frustration are normal, and they can stem from recent job changes or a conflict with a co-worker. If you despise your job though, and you’ve felt this way for...

6 Tips on How Job Seekers Can Prepare for All Types of Interview Questions

Apr 07, 2022

Job interviews can be intimidating but preparing for the different types of interview questions you may be asked can have a significant payoff. Your resume, career experience and cover letter can only take you so far — now it’s time to bring it home and prove why you’re the best person for the role. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR

5 tips for the future of flexibility at work

Mar 28, 2022

For most of us, our pre-pandemic work lives centered heavily around a physical office space. Fueled by in-person interactions, workplace perks, and office social events, a strong sense of community and culture was important to the success of any organization. The pandemic changed this. No longer is remote work seen as a perk – it’s now a common offering that’s here to stay. READ MORE AT THE ENTERPRISERS PROJECT

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