Job Search Myths You Should Stop Believing ASAP
As a career coach, I hear the same limiting beliefs over and over. The self-doubting talk has to stop! This article outlines five job...
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6 Phrases to Eliminate from Your Cover Letter
Do cover letters matter? Does anyone read them? Are they really necessary? I hear these questions all the time. The truth is, you never...
4 Steps to Take After a Tough Performance Review
A Fairygodboss member recently shared that she had a bad performance review and was wondering how to proceed. "I just had a terrible...
How To Survive A Hostile Interview
If an interviewer wants to learn about a candidate’s emotional intelligence, she could ask you a series of questions about past behavior,...
Complaining At Work: It Really Can Have A Positive Impact!
While everyone needs to vent every once in a while, constantly complaining about the same topics can damage your professional reputation....
Conflict Resolution 101: The Step-By-Step Guide To Getting Back On Track With Your Team
Whoa! That was unexpected. You just had a conflict with your coworker or realized that you’ve made her very unhappy. Your mind races with...
New Job? Avoid These 6 Common Newbie Mistakes
You did it! You’ve worked hard, made it through interviews and salary negotiations, now you’re ready for your first day at work. Keep...
Why You Aren't Invited Out With Coworkers
Do you ever feel like things aren’t quite right with your co-workers? Perhaps recent interactions feel a touch off to you and you’re not...
11 Customer Service Skills That Will Help You Excel In Any Industry
I’ve been in the working world for decades now and have experience in a number of industries. Still, I see the lessons I learned in my...
How to Negotiate a Higher Severance Package
Did you know that you are able to negotiate your severance agreement and possibly get yourself a higher severance package? When a layoff...
Why You Should Always Say Yes To That Informational Interview
Many people are confused about what informational interviews are and how they can be helpful in their job search and beyond. An...
Tried And True Ways Of Catching A Hiring Manager's Attention
How do you get a hiring manager’s attention when some job postings receive hundreds of applications? It can feel like an impossible task....
12 Words and Phrases to Avoid When Giving Feedback
Providing feedback gets easier with time and practice. The anticipation and lead up to the conversation is typically worse than the...
Secrets to Successful Self Promotion
Your middle name is Reliable. You come in early, stay late and never stop until the job is done—and done well. Unfortunately, these...
The Best Way To Answer ‘Why Are You Leaving?’ When You Hate Your Job
It’s time for a new job and you’re on the hunt. There are a million reasons for people to search and we all know that it is a huge no-no...
Tackling Difficult Conversations
Miscommunications, conflicts and difficult conversations are an inevitable part of professional life. These conversations, however, do...
The Art of Performance Reviews
The lead-up to performance review meetings can create a great deal of anxiety for both the person receiving the review and the one giving...
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