By Yvonne Milosevic Have you ever felt clueless in a conversation with native English speakers? Maybe they used idioms you haven’t heard before or slang expressions that make no sense whatsoever. Even if you consider yourself fluent in English, you still might feel intimidated in…
By Yvonne Milosevic Have you had to hit the pause button on your career due to health issues, or to care for a child or ailing family member? Absences like these can happen to anyone at any time. But take heart. Long-term resume and career…
By Yvonne Milosevic “A good reputation is more valuable than money.” This quote comes courtesy of Publilius Syrus, the Latin writer born in 85 B.C. Flashforward 2,000-plus years, and his assessment still holds water. People’s opinion of us affects not only our social status; it…
By Yvonne Milosevic You know the saying, “Out of sight, out of mind”? If you’re currently working remotely, do not let that happen to you. These are scary economic times, with unemployment in the U.S. approaching Great Depression-era levels. In this uncertain landscape, make sure…
By Yvonne Milosevic The ability to present your ideas persuasively is the key to success in any field. Yet public speaking ranks high on the list of things people fear most—right up there with snakes, heights, and zombies. Thankfully, we don’t often encounter scary things…
By Yvonne Milosevic As a society, we have so.many.hangups about asking for help. We worry about looking bad or imposing on colleagues. Also, we’re fiercely independent, which makes voicing any weakness feel akin to admitting failure. Vanessa K. Bohns, a professor of organizational behavior at…
By Yvonne Milosevic Okay, let’s clear this up right at the top because we know most some people dread writing thank-you notes. Yes, the writing of said thank-you notes is generally a tedious, pro forma chore. But, when it comes to job interviews, if you…
B-School Experts on the Do's and Don’ts of Job Negotiations By Yvonne Milosevic Whether you’re fresh out of undergrad or a decade into your career, knowing the right way to conduct yourself in salary and job negotiations is a critical life skill. Today, we’re sharing…
By Yvonne Milosevic Have you heard of the scarcity principle? It says that we’re attracted to things that seem in short supply. If something’s hard to get, it must be worth having. Think red diamonds. Nike Killshot 2 sneakers. Or the mass hysteria surrounding the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many professionals back into job-hunting mode again. Now, new research from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business suggests applying for a position is totally passé. It found that a strategy of letting the job find you, known as passive job…