Professional Etiquette

Busy new grads face a significant change of pace as they adapt to corporate work. The fancy office building might leave you flustered, and the new 7 am alarm can be exhausting. These tips will facilitate your adjustment to your first office job! The Corporate Environment In an office job, you’ll quickly notice the stark […]

Making the transition into the workforce can be quite a struggle. If you feel anxious and out of place at the office or have had a tough time breaking out of your shell, don’t worry! Here are some tips to help you stand out in your first year. Let’s make your career journey a memorable […]

Do you have a mentor in your corner to help you reach your career aspirations? A successful mentor relationship can help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Building a successful mentor relationship allows for faster growth and learning in a supportive environment. Research from Moving Ahead found that “87% of mentors and mentees feel […]

Have you ever found yourself staring down a job description you don’t quite qualify for? Don’t give up if your desired job feels just out of reach. Here’s how to increase your chances of getting hired by writing a great cover letter! Write from the job description, not your resume. When most people write a […]

Do you have a new job starting soon, but you have some time before your old job or internship ends and your new one begins? It is common to have time to transition between positions, especially when working several contract jobs, internships, and temporary jobs with varying timelines. This free time between jobs can range […]

Standing out in the modern corporate world can often be challenging, especially if you are an up-and-coming Black student or graduate. Despite numerous resources available to help you build a successful career path, breaking through the metaphorical glass ceiling can still be hard. However, these barriers don’t have to prevent you from achieving success. That’s […]

A blog and website dedicated to personal thoughts can showcase your individuality to the world.  Among viewers online, employers or prospective clients sometimes use blogs to evaluate job seekers. Blogs can transform a regular job application into something more unique and expressive.  Figuring Out Your Blog’s Purpose Blogs start off as simple concepts but produce […]

It’s easy to be intimidated by using LinkedIn. What are the hidden faux-pas? What should and shouldn’t you do? How do you even get connections? It’s really not as hard as it seems!  Here are some tips on how you can make LinkedIn work for you: Getting started with LinkedIn When you’re first crafting your […]

Everyone’s dad considers themselves an expert in the workforce. But how much do their tips apply today? This Father’s Day we’re investigating these tips! Should you follow your Dad’s advice, or are those old-fashion tips better off in the past? You’re about to learn exactly which of those old tips are actually helpful! Dad’s Workforce […]

Everyone has pronouns. English speakers learn pronouns at a very young age through exposure to these common ones: he/him, she/her, and they/them. People use pronouns to refer to others without having to repeat their names.  Pronouns also hold importance for everyone – they play a large role in helping people parse their own sense of […]

Are you feeling unsatisfied with your job? Or wondering what you can do to rekindle the passion you used to have for your work? This article will help you love your work again or decide if it’s time to go. Be the Coworker You Want at Your Job It can be easy to complain about […]

How you dress tells others how you want to be perceived and respected. Regardless of your personal style or industry, dressing professionally is essential to building your career. Suppose you are just starting your career after finishing school or switching careers. In that case, it is even more crucial that you dress professionally to send […]