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Why Your Paycheck Is Growing Slowly and it Is Not a Bad Thing

The jobs report that was released by the Department of Labor on December 6 showed a blowout number of new jobs created and a falling unemployment rate. Normally, you would generally think that competition for worke...

Enhancing Your Job Skills During COVID-19

  According to job statistics by the Department of Labor, the country's unemployment rate hit as high as 15% in April this year. This implies that businesses are firing workers as a survival strategy. Chances are that yo...

Climbing the Ladder: More Than Just a Performance Game

The road to a promotion is often paved with the misconception that high job performance alone will propel employees up the career ladder.  As noted by the Harvard Business Review—an invaluable resource for...

How to Gracefully Handle a Job Rejection Email

Facing job rejection is a common part of the job search process. It's not easy, but how you respond to a rejection email can leave a lasting impression and potentially open doors in the future.  Here's what you ...

Teenagers With Jobs Keep Their Families Financially Afloat During Pandemic

In a report released on Monday, February 15, economists in Nevada shared that an increasing share of teenagers are helping keep their families financially afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many kid...

Will Media Just Be Quiet About Unemployment Claims?

Last week, news was that unemployment claims were at an all-time low, so please give President Biden a slow clap for doing a fantastic job. The week before that, they were at a record high. Before that? Oh, they wer...

How to Effectively Balance the Demands of Work and Grad School

You do not have to put a pause on your education just because you have a full-time job. In today's wired society, it is easier than ever to go back to school to continue your education while balancing th...

How to Make Your Career More Secure Against Layoffs

In recent times, more people are looking for jobs due to concerns about the economy and increasing layoffs across many industries, as reported by a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.  Layoffs, whic...

How to Stop Office Drama with Just Four Words

Office drama can spread like a wildfire, feeding on the emotional reactions it gets. The more people react to the drama, the bigger it grows.  Dramatic people tend to exaggerate problems, making small issues seem like ...