Burnout Runs Deeper Than “Too Much Work”
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The perfect number of hours to work every day? Five
WIRED UKResearch shows that five work hours a day can improve productivity and bolster wellbeing. There’s only one thing holding companies back
The Cult of Busyness
VICE · 19 minA life of leisure was once the aspiration of the upper class. But now, bragging about busyness is how people indicate their status. Could a pandemic change the way busyness is glorified?
My Fixation on Time Management Almost Broke Me
Harvard Business Review · 9 minFor some people, time management is a barrier to true effectiveness and productivity.
Using This Method Could Cut Your Email Time in Half
Fast Company · 4 min“The average person who masters our technique gets back over 250 hours per year,” says Prasanth Nair, creator of the Stack Method.
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Always be ready to answer the question 'Why should we hire you?' at interviews, says career expert—3 best examples
CNBC · 4 minThe job interview questions that seem the simplest on the surface are often the ones that make us stumble the most. One of them is "Why should we hire you?" — and candidates should always come prepared with an answer.
34 brilliant questions to ask at the end of every job interview
Business Insider · 11 minJob interviews are stressful but they have certain guarantees. It should be expected that an interviewer will wrap up with: "Do you have any questions for me?" Asking thoughtful questions not only sets you apart as a candidate, but helps you determine if you'd be happy working for the company.
Being ‘nice’ can actually hurt your career. Do these three things instead
Fast Company · 4 minLearn the difference between being nice and being kind. Then focus on these tactics that will not only help you but benefit everyone around you. 4 minute ReadA client told me recently that they wanted to be promoted, but felt their “niceness” was getting in the way.
5 Relationships You Need to Build a Successful Career
Harvard Business Review · 9 minJob and life advice for young professionals. See more from Ascend here. There’s an old African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” The idea here is that young people need to interact with and build relationships with a variety of people to grow up well-versed and thrive.
5 resume mistakes that can make you look like a narcissist: 'You might not get a callback,' says career expert
CNBC · 3 minResume trends have changed dramatically in the past few years. Not only are recruiters' expectations higher, but they also have less time. They want resumes that will paint a picture of your background and skills — in six seconds or less.
13 tech job sites make it easy to find a new job whether you want to work from home or not
TechRepublic · 5 minJump start your search for a new position with sites ranging from Dice and Indeed to Linked In and Data Jobs. If you are one of the many people looking for a new job, this collection of resources is a great starting point.
10 questions to ask in a job interview that will really expose a company’s culture
Fast Company · 4 minSpoiler alert: “What’s the culture like here?” is definitely NOT one of them.
7 Pieces of Bad Career Advice Women Should Ignore
Harvard Business Review · 9 minJob and life advice for young professionals. See more from Ascend here. Young women entering the workforce are typically inundated by a wide range of career tips to help them succeed. Although most of this advice is probably well intended, that doesn’t necessarily make all of it helpful.
5 rules for writing a killer resume that you've probably never heard before, from a top wealth manager
CNBC · 4 minThroughout my decades-long career as a wealth manager, I've read thousands of resumes, many of them from young job seekers. Almost all of them are plain and boring: Education, work experience and skills — that's it. The vast majority of them get tossed in the wastebasket.
How To Make Job Interviews Less Horrible
NPR · 4 minJob interviews are the worst. And according to a new book, they're often pretty much useless for selecting the best candidate for a position.
How to find a new remote job if your current employer wants you back in the office
Fast Company · 5 minAnd what to say if you want to stay at your current job, but work remotely some of the time. 4 minute ReadThe global pandemic has permanently reshaped the workplace and how, when, and where people work.
The Career Rules You Didn’t Learn at School
Harvard Business Review · 21 minGorick Ng, career advisor at Harvard, tried to learn about the world of work at an early age, helping his mother search job listings and send out resumes. To launch his own career, he studied hard in school, secured an Ivy League education, and landed a plum job.
'Ghosted' after a job interview? Here's a sample follow-up email—and what to do if you still don't hear back
CNBC · 4 minIt's easy to lose hope and confidence when this happens. For many job seekers, the experience is so frustrating that they tend to make things worse by sending one — or several — angry emails. But a nasty, confrontational note is the wrong approach.
‘How Can I Get a Management Job Without Management Experience?’
The Cut · 6 minI am about six years into a career that puts the “individual” in individual contributor (nonprofit fundraising, in case it matters). I have good relations with my colleagues and we work collaboratively when possible, but our projects are completely solo.
How to suss out company culture during a job interview
Fast Company · 5 minHere are a few ways to get a sense of a company’s culture so you can determine whether it is a good fit for you. 5 minute ReadThere are many factors that influence your happiness with a new job.
How to Overcome Red Flags on Your Resume
Harvard Business Review · 9 minLanding a job is never easy — but a resume full of red flags makes it even harder. What does it take to win over an interviewer if you’ve got employment gaps, short stints with multiple employers, or an unplanned departure on your resume?
Adopt this No. 1 mindset at every job interview to boost your chances of landing an offer, says career expert
CNBC · 3 minNo matter how much time you spend preparing for a job interview, we're all human and can freeze up or lose focus sometimes. Ultimately, it's the attitude you bring that determines how successful you are at quickly recovering from those slipups.
‘I Feel No Ambition Whatsoever at Work’
The Cut · 5 minHow do you weigh career options and conversations when you have no real interest in them?
Identify — and Hire — Lifelong Learners
Harvard Business Review · 5 minThe most pertinent question one can ask of a current or future employee may just be: How do you learn?
How to Make Better Decisions About Your Career
Harvard Business Review · 6 minJob and life advice for young professionals. See more from Ascend here. Picking your college major, choosing the perfect career, trying to decide if you should leave your job and move to a new one — decisions like these can feel daunting.