In today’s workplace, many people spend a lot of time sitting and looking at a computer screen. They could be doing this all day. That is a long time to be sitting, and it’s not very good for your health. Not only that, after we get home from work, we usually just do more sitting…. Read more »

You want to make the best impression possible at a job interview. That goes without saying. So, you want to make sure you do everything right – arrive on time, dress appropriately, act confidently, watch body language. These are the standard behaviors to watch. But you can also put psychology to use as well with… Read more »

There are different opinions about how to handle questions at a job interview. Much of the conventional wisdom is that you should make sure to answer each question thoroughly, giving it the attention it deserves, but that you should avoid lengthy responses. You don’t want to ramble on. You want to answer the question, and… Read more »

In a recent survey, a number of CEOs and other business leaders were questioned about the skills that are needed to excel in the business world today. They listed a range of different skills, all of which fell into one of five categories. Here are the categories of desired skills as named by the business… Read more »

If you are concerned about advancing your career, having a profile on LinkedIn is a necessity. It is a place where you can sell yourself and your expertise. But to get the most out of LinkedIn, you need to be sure to update your profile on a regular basis. Here are things to look at… Read more »

If you are going to be interviewing with a company for a job, you need to do your research, to find out as much as you can about the firm so you don’t appear uninformed at the interview. If you start asking questions about things that could easily be found on the company website, you… Read more »

You know exercise is good for you. But you probably don’t know how good. It is so good for your overall health that some have called it the magic drug. Most importantly, it can help boost your performance and your mood at work. Here is a short list of all of the things exercise does…. Read more »

Many people have gaps in their resumes. It is not an uncommon thing these days when you consider the recent instability of the economy, downsizing, mergers and the like. Even so, attitudes often do not change as quickly as circumstances, and so if you find yourself job hunting, you have to figure out how to… Read more »

Communication is about a lot more than just the words that come out of your mouth. There is a great deal of interpretation that is swirling around those words — what exactly the intention was behind the words, the reliability of the speaker, the emotional content. A lot of communication is about trust and building… Read more »

When you go to conferences or other gatherings of your industry peers, or meet other people in your industry at other venues, you may be on the lookout for a new job. If that is the case, you need to make sure you have your elevator speech polished and ready to go. The elevator speech… Read more »