How to Know It's Time to Leave Your Job

The job market has been tough for so long that it’s easy to think that if you have a job, you should stay in it for as long as possible – but that mindset isn’t always right. Too many people stay in their jobs well beyond when they should, and that ends up holding them back in their careers and breeding unhappiness.

5 Ways to Prepare for Your Next Interview

Congratulations – you have made it past the résumé review and have been selected for an interview. Before you take that call or go to the in-person meeting, remember to do these five things.

How to Make SMART Goals

One surefire way to set yourself up for success is to create a specific game plan – a play-by-play if you will. And it’s not only about meeting your goals – you can exceed measurable ones by hitting the ball out of the park

8 Ways Companies Can Attract the Best Job Candidates

While employers often feel that it should be easy to attract great job candidates in a buyer’s market like this one, that’s not always the case. Top candidates always have options, and they can generally afford to be picky about what jobs they apply to, let alone what offers they accept. That means that employers who truly care about attracting top talent need to put special thought into how they recruit and screen candidates.

The 5 Steps to Telling Your Boss You're Bored

If you’re spending more time playing Candy Crush Saga than taking on challenging projects at work, it’s time to step up your game. A recent article in the Huffington Post noted not being challenged as one of the top reasons people hate their jobs. If this sounds familiar, you’ve got two decisions: either look for greener pastures elsewhere or try to fix the situation.