Company Updates

Networking ain't what it used to be. Handshakes, hand-written notes, and a Rolodex sound like ancient history. But with all the obvious advantages of email, LinkedIn, and social media connections come one major downside: the risk of coming off like a creeper looms high at every turn.

So many of us were raised to a subtle beat (or loud gong) that went something like this, "Get good grades. Get into a decent school. Get a solid desk job (with benefits). Be happy." Problem is, for some people this formula doesn't lead to career fulfillment at al l.

When working in an office, your morning commute can help you wake up and feel ready to work by the time you get to your desk. At home, however, the transition from your pillow to your computer can be much more jarring.

You know that work is supposed to be challenging-but there's no way it's supposed to be this challenging. Even the simplest of tasks take you twice as long as anybody else in your office, and you're beginning to think that you're the problem.

We've all heard about the importance of career planning and goal setting, but what if it's actually keeping you from growing? Planning is imperative to succeeding at work, in life, and with your health. But when does planning become restrictive to improvement?

When we're kids, we're often asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" But now that you're all grown, when's the last time you asked yourself that question? And now's the time when the answer is more important than ever-and that answer is your "career manifesto."

We've talked a lot about side projects (like why you need to start one in the first place). But actually starting one is, um, hard-especially after you've been at work all day.

Looking to land a new job before the ball drops in Times Square this New Year's Eve? Then limber up. If you play this right, you could be waltzing into a groovy new gig by December. Even better?

"I'm sorry-we've actually made an offer to another candidate." It's a phrase any job hunter hates to hear, especially when the days drag on after your initial interview, and you begin to wonder, "Where did I go wrong?" Of course, most of us already know the tried-and-true etiquette for landing your dream job: Don't forget the cover letter.

You had an interview this morning and you distinctly remember the hiring manager paying you a compliment. At least, you think it was something positive-right? Well, there are a few comments that sound promising-until you translate them from hiring the manager to the normal person.