career Archives

7 of the Best Career Books to Help You Land Your Dream Job [2021]

By Bryan Lindenberger / September 21, 2021 /

Recent data suggests that employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers. With many work positions unfilled, you might say it’s a seller’s market for job-seekers.

Before You Quit Your Job, Try These 3 Things

By Sabine Wieger / September 16, 2021 /

Affirmations change the way you think; they retrain your brain to see the world differently, in a way that you choose to experience life.

Furthering Your Education on a Budget

By Julien Saunders and Kiersten Saunders / August 16, 2021 /

The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that the average undergraduate tuition at public colleges during 2018-2019 was $18,383.00, all included (fees, tuition, housing, etc.) and $47,419.00 a year for private, nonprofit universities. With numbers like that, it seems unavoidable that most people will leave their undergraduate education with at least a few thousand dollars…

My Dream Job Didn’t Work Out—What Now?

By Jack Canfield / July 12, 2021 /

Transitions from dream job to Plan B can take time, patience, and a willingness to endure a whole new set of challenges.

How to Get Promoted: 4 Steps to Prepare for the Next Step in Your Career

By Julien Saunders and Kiersten Saunders / June 21, 2021 /

Use these tips to help you mentally prepare for the next opportunity that comes your way.

Waldenomics: Modern Lessons from Henry David Thoreau

By Jen McGivney / March 21, 2021 /

The blueprints for professional reinvention lie in the classic book you’d least expect.

How to Stay Motivated While Job Hunting During the Holidays This Year

By Isaiah Hankel / December 1, 2020 /

If you lost your job or feel uncertain about your current position, there’s no need to panic. You can make your search more manageable by breaking down your to-do list into smaller tasks.

3 Ways to Turn a Crisis Into a Career Upgrade

By Seth Casden / November 17, 2020 /

You don’t have all the answers about your next career move, but by prioritizing self-knowledge and discovery, you can forge a path toward your own definition of success.

3 Strategies to Help You Pivot Gracefully

By Simon T. Bailey / November 4, 2020 /

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every industry in the world. As many of us seek to realign ourselves and our businesses, being able to pivot with grace is crucial.

4 Questions to Ask Before You Accept That Promotion

By David Geller / October 19, 2020 /

It’s worth doing some soul-searching before you accept a promotion at work. You want to ensure that the opportunity will positively affect your career and personal happiness.