Professional Development

The Truth About Why You Did Not Get Hired

Sometimes I fear for the up and coming generation. There’s a little too much entitlement, not enough accountability, a lot…

I hate elevator pitches. Don’t get me wrong. I understand the why behind an elevator pitch. Everyone should be able…

Are you more afraid of public speaking than you are of death? If so, you’re a member of a large…

Congratulations on landing a job interview! Something in your cover letter and résumé caught the employer’s eye. They’re ready to…

The cover letter is the second most important piece of your job application. If the résumé could be thought of…

Landing a job interview can be an exercise in patience and fortitude. Job seekers find themselves submitting dozens of applications–sometimes…

You do not have to be a chess player to appreciate today’s advice. As you gathered from the analysis I…

You do not have to pick sides in the polarized environment the world has created. If it is enough for…

The Queen’s Gambit likely triggered a fresh, but likely short-lived, curiosity in the game of chess. It’s possible the TV…

What’s wrong with raising the minimum wage? Wouldn’t that help more people get by? I know this is going to…

Sometimes people do a fair job of hiding their special nature. Other times they can’t wait to put it on…

There were periods in my first marriage when I knew my temper was becoming problematic. There were tense moments when…

Humans are shy by design, not by nature, and nothing intimidates shy people more than the prospect of networking. I…

Why do you want to go to graduate school? You generally felt college was worth it. You got your bachelor’s…

Does the thought of starting college make your stomach drop? Or, if you’re already there, or already graduated, are you…