Video: What Motivates Us to Work? Constant Progress and Sense of Purpose, Not Money or Joy.

What motivates us to work? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn’t just money. But it’s not exactly joy either. It seems that most of us thrive by making constant progress and feeling a sense of purpose. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely presents two eye-opening experiments that reveal our unexpected and nuanced attitudes toward meaning in our work.

It’s become increasingly obvious that the dismal science of economics is not as firmly grounded in actual behavior as was once supposed. In “Predictably Irrational,” Dan Ariely tells us why. Continue Reading

Choosing the ‘Write’ One: Writing Samples 101

If you are interviewing for a writing job, it is a good idea to bring a variety of writing samples just in case a potential employer is interested.  Learn more in the following post.

Whenever I go on an interview, I carry a folder full of writing samples and copies of my resume. You’ve probably heard that employers often ask for writing samples during an interview even if they hadn’t asked you to bring or send them beforehand. I’ve been in this very

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4 Tips for Designing a Resume That Will Get You Hired

While the information on your resume can qualify you for a job, how it is presented is also an important factor for consideration.  In the following post, learn four tips to make your resume more attractive to a potential employer.

You’ve read all the advice for writing a stellar resume and applied all the tips for great content. You’ve spent hours reviewing and perfecting it line by line. Friends have checked and double checked your spelling and grammar. But you’re still not getting callbacks. Is there anything else you can possibly do to improve your

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Veterans: How to Increase Your Chances of Landing a Civilian Job

The following post has tips for transitioning veterans in their searches for civilian jobs.

Recently discharged veterans often experience confusion and worry stemming from adjusting to family life and finding a job. Transitioning isn’t easy, and landing a career in the process can add to the stress. In the military, you can kick ass and take names, but putting that and your MOS on an application is not

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5 work-from-home companies you need to know about

Young woman on the phone working from home. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Working from home is a popular pursuit, according to research by the Telework Research Network. The research group reports that one in five employed Americans work from home at least one day a week, and about 3 million workers never set foot into an office outside home. That number is expected to increase 63 percent in the next five years, thanks in part to greenhouse gas reduction and company savings. Continue Reading

7 Different Ways You Can Be Job Searching Today

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast

So you have this great, marketable resume that showcases your potential as an employee. You’re ready to launch your job search and start using your new resume as vigorously as possible. But where do you start and what do you do? I recommend starting with reading one of my most recent articles: I Have A Great Resume, Now What Do I Do With It? It shares advice on how to start social, professional, and in-person networking to jumpstart your job search. But what else can you do besides jumping on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter and networking with people in person? Continue Reading

10 High-Paying Entry-Level Jobs To Consider

The following post features 10 entry level jobs that offer good salaries.

Are you a recent college graduate? Are you in the midst of changing careers? Believe it or not, there are some high-paying jobs out there with your name on it, and you don’t have to be experienced in these fields to snag ‘em!

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Social Media Smack-down: LinkedIn vs. Twitter

The following post shares advice on connecting and interacting with professionals on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Networking, networking and networking; a method pounded into minds as students approach the internship and job search. There’s no doubt connecting with professionals in your desired industry can lead to potential opportunities, but how can you effectively interact with professionals via social media, especially those you don’t know? The answer; Twitter and LinkedIn. Twitter, a more laid

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Social Media Smack-down: LinkedIn vs. Twitter

Critical Thinking and Innovation – The New High Ranking Skills at the Workplace

When searching for your next job, consider that a potential employer may be looking for a candidate skilled in critical thinking and innovation.  Learn more in the following post.

“For CEOs today, it’s all about achieving growth and efficiency through innovation.  It’s not about product innovation so much anymore as about innovating business models. process, culture and management.”  ~ Ginni Rometty, IBM CEO You might attribute critical thinking and innovation as a strong skill set for leaders

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The Benefits of Informational Interviewing

How to Try On Careers Before You Decide Which Ones to Pursue

Before you go and get all the training or education it requires, or before you go job-hunting for that career, you need to try it on.

This is exactly analogous to shopping at a clothing store and trying on different suits (or dresses) that you see in their window or on their racks. Why do you try them on? Well, the suits or dresses that look terrific in the window don’t always look so hot when you see them on you. The clothes don’t hang quite right, etc.

It’s the same with careers. Ones that sound terrific in books or in your imagination don’t always look so great when you actually see them up close and personal. Continue Reading