How do you know if you understand something?I am a non-technical person working in an IT company. My colleagues will often tell me something technical. Sometimes I understand what they are saying. Sometimes I have no idea what they are talking about. Sometimes I think I understand what they are telling me when they are […]

Have you interviewed for a job and got caught off guard with the salary question? Do you struggle to identify a reasonable salary range that you feel comfortable with? If so, we're here to show you the right way to conduct salary research!These days, the hiring manager or recruiter will most likely ask about your […]

If you're wondering how you're going to get where you want to be in your career, there are some simple steps you can take that will help you create your own career development plan.Let's not be confused by the word “simple." Sometimes the simplest of concepts or steps can be tough to do because they […]

There are misconceptions about every job. And the longer you stay in the same line of work, the more misconceptions you'll hear from those not familiar with what you do. Executives in particular have had many years to discover the misconceptions about their work. We recently asked our leading executives what the biggest misconception about […]

There are three types of job seekers who should be using a staffing company right now. Those job seekers are the career changers, recent grads, and people who have been laid off.Here's why using a staffing agency is especially beneficial for them, more than the typical job seeker...A Staffing Agency Can Get You A Job […]

As humans, we need some form of social interaction (some of us more than others). However, we all do need and thrive on the simple act of connecting to people. For the majority of us, our social fabric is created through work. We see these people every day. We have work in common. We get […]

Do you think age discrimination is affecting your job search? Do you feel like you are losing out to the competition because you're older? If so, you're not alone in this thinking, and I'm going to share with you some information that's going to help you overcome this challenge.I have been getting a ton of […]

(NOTE: This message is laced with sarcasm to prove a point. Reader beware and enter at your own risk.)One of my mentors taught me a very valuable lesson the hard way. He told me I had great ideas, and my sales approach was crap. He even sent me to “Sales Training” to get better at […]

Did you know that there are interview questions that might seem legitimate but are actually illegal? While there are some that are clearly inappropriate, not all of them are so obvious. Don't overlook the different types of illegal interview questions! Here are a few types of illegal interview questions you should watch out for during […]

As a 20-year career coaching veteran who left corporate America and the staffing industry to become an advocate for you, the worker, I have a lot to say about this concept of quiet quitting."Quiet Quit" Is Not The Right Term @j.t.odonnell Replying to @messympath I would NEVER quiet quit, here's why... #nono #quietquitting #quietquittingmyjob #learnontiktok […]