If you’re applying for jobs, there’s a good chance that you’ll come across the term “total hours available per week” on an application. But what does the term mean? And how should you respond when you see that question? This article is going to answer those questions, with responses sourced from various career experts. Let’s dive in. What Does “Total...
If you have a tense relationship with your boss, you might be wondering about the root cause and how to handle the situation. Do you have a boss that is simply toxic? Is your boss testing you? Or could your boss be threatened by you? To that end, this article is going to walk through the most common signs that your boss may be threatened by you. The content below was all submitted by various...
When your boss starts to change their behavior towards you, it can be difficult to know what to make of it. Is your boss wanting you to leave? Are you on the verge of getting fired? Or is it a sign that your boss is testing your readiness for more responsibility? This article is going to unpack the most common signs your boss is testing you. To do that, we had a group of experts submit what they...
Working a professional career is demanding. There is a lot of pressure and there are high expectations to deliver results. And that is only compounded when you have a toxic boss that consistently makes you feel incompetent. So what do you do if you find yourself in that situation? This article unpacks what to do when your boss makes you feel incompetent and brings together advice from top career...
As you’re applying for jobs, you’re likely to come across the requirement for a minimum amount of required work experience to be eligible for a position. But what does work experience actually mean? What counts as work experience? And how do you calculate years of work experience? This article will unpack all of those questions and more. Let’s dive in. What is Work Experience...
Work is an important part of your life. And if you find yourself thinking “I feel incompetent at my job”, it’s a tough place to be. When you’re spending 40 hours per work doing something that you don’t feel like you’re good at, and you feel the stress and pressure that comes with that struggle, it’s hard for that feeling not to cascade into other areas...
Whether you have a toxic boss or a great boss that genuinely cares about you, they’re ultimately held to performance standards that they need to achieve. And if they’re not hitting their metrics, or others in the organization feel like they aren’t leading or collaborating in the way that they’re expecting, then their job security may be in trouble. To that end, this...
You’re in the process of applying for jobs. You stumble upon a job description that you’re excited about on LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, or some other job site. However, you see that a status on the listing that says “job no longer accepting applications.” You’re disappointed, but not quite sure what it means. To that end, this article is going to unpack what it...
There is a variety of different terminology that describes losing your job. You could be fired, laid off, let go, relieved from your job, etc. And with all of that terminology out there, it can be confusing to know what they all mean. To that end this article is going to unpack the term “relieved from job” and describe what it means. Let’s get started. What Does “Relieved...
Getting a promotion is wonderful recognition for the hard work that we put into our careers. It’s a bump in salary and responsibility that acknowledges that we have done great work in our current role and are ready for the next challenge. If you’re working to achieve a promotion, and are working towards your next steps, this article review some of the most common signs your boss wants...