Asking about the difference between leadership and management is like asking about the difference between squares and rectangles: They can be the same thing, but it’s not always the case. A manager has employees they oversee; they are responsible for supervising and running a team and...
If you’ve been looking for a new job for any length of time, you might be wondering if there’s a secret to getting hired. You might feel like you’ve done and tried everything. Maybe you have -- or maybe you just haven’t uncovered the traits that...
Leadership qualities are highly sought-after in most working environments and can translate into opportunities for promotions, higher pay, and more exciting careers. But how can you set yourself apart and distinguish yourself as a leader within your office? Is there a right way to become a...
Each time a company posts an open position, the floodgates open, and the hiring manager is inundated with resumes and applications. Going through all those documents can be time-consuming and, after a while, they’ll all start to look the same. Have you ever wished you had...
If it’s time to brush up your resume, take a moment to think about the kind of skills you want to highlight. Some basic office skills will be needed, of course, but those probably won’t help set you apart from other candidates. Other “soft” skills, like...
Among the many oddities of life during COVID is the process of bringing on a new employee. For many companies, the hiring process hasn’t been stopped during the pandemic, but in some areas of the country, there are still mandates and recommendations for people to...
Mentors can play a crucial role in someone’s career: someone to provide advice or guidance and help make those big decisions as they come up along the way. Finding a good mentor can be tricky. The person has to be willing, first and foremost, to share...
Remember the days when people learned about new businesses through word-of-mouth advertising? If a good friend spoke highly of an establishment, you as a customer were more likely to give it a try, rather than if you only heard the name through a commercial. A referral...
Jobs in the sales industry can be as lucrative as they are competitive. There’s a very high risk-reward ratio, as people who put a lot into their negotiations and customer relationships can reap genuine financial benefits that can grow over time. If you’re just getting started...
Welcome to 2021! A new year is a great opportunity to take a deep breath, look around, and set some company-wide goals. While there are some strategic, bottom-line-driven goals that will be obvious in order to keep your company successful, it might be time to try...