Work Etiquette

It’s not uncommon to transition out of a job, even for varying reasons. For instance, perhaps you want to look for new or better opportunities for yourself in your career. The out-of-job transition can have much uneasiness, but there are ways to make the process easier. Looking for new jobs before quitting your current one […]

Sometimes, you might ask yourself: Can I really negotiate my salary? And what should I do about my slacking co-worker? These are the kinds of common questions that can plague you when you’re just starting out in the workplace. Additionally, you might be too shy or embarrassed to ask questions and end up making assumptions […]

During your first holiday season at a new job, it’s not uncommon to debate whether you should exchange gifts with your co-workers. Maybe you want to buy something nice for your close work friends, but not for the whole office. Or, you want to thank your boss for doing a great job but don’t want […]

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 […]

It can be hard to imagine getting vacation time off, let alone getting the days off that you want! This effect is even more substantial when you’re relatively young and new to the workforce. Broaching the topic of time off with your boss can feel overwhelming.  However, don’t fret; We’ve got some tips and tricks […]

Congratulations! You did it. You made it. You’re starting a new role or maybe even your first internship, and there is a lot to celebrate for your achievement! However, let’s work through the excitement to think about what onboarding into your new role will look like in a virtual workplace. You will do nothing on […]

It’s an exciting new chapter worth celebrating when you finally land that summer internship or start your new job. Although, how can you make a great first impression and fit right in with the company culture while working remotely? Here are some ways you can make an outstanding first impression while transitioning into your new […]

So, you’ve just experienced your first major failure at work. What do you do now? We live in a time where workplaces are more competitive than ever, and the pressure to be perfect can make instances of failure seem earth-shattering. You may feel as if you’ve ruined your reputation, proven yourself incompetent, or lost your […]

The pandemic has changed the way we work and attend school. From attending virtual lectures to job seeking, interviewing, and completing a co-op are all virtual.  A virtual internship is beneficial for many reasons: it looks great on a resume, shows you’ve made an effort to stay busy during this difficult time, and it prepares […]

Finding out that you’re being promoted to, or hired for a management position is a great feeling. You feel confident in your own abilities, excited that you’ve been given this opportunity, and proud of all the work you’ve done to make it to this point. But after the initial excitement wears off, the fear sets […]

It’s weighed heavily on your mind for weeks, months even. Your friends and family have heard all about it, along with every excuse you’ve used to justify why you haven’t gone through with it yet. You want to quit your job Making the decision to leave your job is never easy. It takes a lot […]

These days a lot of people choose to go back to school for continuing education whether they’re hoping to advance in their current position or change careers entirely. Even if the latter is the case, a lot of people can’t afford to stop working in order to go back to school and take evening and […]