There’s a reason that businesses hire employees for a “probation period.” It usually takes a few months for new workers to learn the ropes and start adding value. Employers use this time to determine whether you’re worth the long-term investment. If the manager likes your performance after the first 90 Read More >
8 Rules for Telling Employers Why You Left Your Job (especially if you were fired)
You will likely be asked why you left your job. It may be on a job application or at an interview, but at some point, you'll be asked. If your reason for leaving every job you've ever had was to take a better job, then you can go get coffee Read More >
10 Ways to Get your Career Unstuck
There are common reasons careers hit a dead end. Here are 10 of them with escape plans. 1. It's lonely (and boring) at the top: Create more exciting facets to your present position and delegate other responsibilities. Take on an outside consulting gig. Leave the company. Take a professional sabbatical Read More >