Month: October 2015
8 Common Project Management Myths
Project management wasn’t always the first option for business grads, which led to few individuals well-versed in the profession. This is probably why many myths and false assumptions exist about project management. Lack of awareness is problematic because it can lead to faulty logic, poor decisions and heavy losses. Here’sRead More
5 Ways to Improve Company Culture
A lot of businesses have a hard time quantifying their company culture. In the absence of a formal vision and a strategy to support it, culture usually devolves into variations on the “golden rule.” Be nice. Respect your co-workers. Avoid gossip. Or, as Michael Scott of NBC’s The Office eloquentlyRead More
4 Ways to Lower Home Office Expenses
Working from home definitely has its benefits. But there are some things that are nice about working in an office that people often overlook, like not having to pay for toilet paper. One of the big things a lot of freelancers as people who work from home don’t consider isRead More
4 Apps to Manage Your Time
Do you have a lot to do but find yourself unable to get as much done as you wanted? If so, you might need some help with time management. Time management skills aren’t something everyone has. Some of us don’t do well with a schedule and often lose track ofRead More
7 Tips for Writing the Best Cover Letter
Here’s a fact — more and more employers ask for cover letters from their job applicants. And here’s another thing — most job seekers quit applying to posts asking for cover letters. They do this for several reasons. Some don’t know what and how to write, some don’t want toRead More
11 Tips for Better Brainstorming
What’s the first recommendation you get when you ask for advice on creative thinking? Brainstorm! This technique has received so much attention over the years that we’ve forgotten all about its foundational principles. Not all online guides and resources have it figured out. Brainstorming is much more than launching anRead More
How to Change Careers
A career change, whether by choice or by force, is always intimidating. No matter how long you have spent in your current profession, if your education, training and experience are in that field, moving to another one feels like starting over. But rather than seeing a career transition as startingRead More
Boost Your Confidence with 1 Thing
Admit it, you’re in a funk and feeling a lack of motivation or excitement for your career right now. You rationalize that your job isn’t that bad. You tell yourself you just need to pay your dues to get where you want to be. When you feel like things areRead More