Tag Archives: job seeking
Exciting Experiences & No Benefits: 4 Pros and Cons of Working for a Startup
Consider what you're getting into before saying yes to the job
Spending your work days in jeans with an office full of cool people sounds like…
By Jamie Harrison
25 to Life: How to Conquer the Quarter Life Crisis
Use this strategy to combat the inevitably scary transition
Damian Barr, author of Get It Together: A Guide To Surviving Your Quarter-Life Crisis, offers…
By Jamie Harrison
Mission Possible: Working With a Strategic Purpose Can Mean Greater Job Satisfaction
Media vet gives strategy on infusing passion in professional path
Having a mission gives your work purpose, one that goes beyond the organization you serve.…
By James Walker
Jobless Blues: 8 Coping Tactics for the Newly Unemployed
Acknowledge the challenges then get back into the saddle
With many companies still conducting layoffs, bouncing back from becoming unemployed can be difficult. Here’s…
By Sasha King
Constantly Changing Gigs? Here’s Why You Should Set Some Roots
Making changes is fine, but frequent moves can hinder advancement
While changing jobs may not necessarily be bad for young workers, doing so too frequently…
By Jamie Harrison
A Diminishing Legacy: Postal Job Cuts Threaten Black Middle Class
Budget cuts lead to more economic challenges for minority workers
U.S. Postal Service having eliminated 168,000 jobs since 2006. More cuts are expected, meaning more…
By Janell Hazelwood
Got No Experience? You Can Still Make Major Career Strides
Mogul John C. Maxwell's tips on sparking professional success
Business mogul John C. Maxwell shares career advancement tips for millennials who have little to…
By Antoine Moss
How to Avoid Getting ‘Catfished’ in Your Career
Be smart and diligent to avoid employment-related fraud
MTV’s “Catfish” showcases the dangers of fraud in online love connections, but you can also…
By Courtney Connley
Show Me the Money: Are Unpaid Internships Worth Your Time?
Sometimes you have to weigh your options for long-term success
Sometimes getting no compensation for work may not be a viable option. Check out the…
By Jamie Harrison
When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong: How Discernment Should Be Your BFF in Job Seeking
Being too direct or wacky can mean yet another year unemployed
We’ve all heard the “get creative” advice, but sometimes getting a bit too radical can…
