Lagniappe

All of us have goals. There’s something we want to do, someplace we want to go, someone we want to be. It appears that we don’t intentionally plan to be …

Knowing how to sell is crucial in many jobs. But knowing how to sell yourself is crucial in your career—to land a job, a promotion, a high-profile project. What does …

Leadership has always been about inspiring and guiding a group of people toward a common goal. While leaders throughout human history have acted on this basic principle, the specific actions …

If you’re running your own business or you’re career-driven, it’s easy to burn the candle at both ends and find yourself in a constant state of exhaustion. I used to …

Hiring managers receive, on average, 75 résumés for each position they post, according to CareerBuilder.com They don’t have the time or resources to review each one closely, and they spend …

The first few weeks of a new job are easy in some ways, difficult in others. In most roles, you won’t know enough in the beginning to take on a …

When Mike Clum started his video-production company, Clum Creative, he was 18 and was ready to tackle the world. Six years and 15 hires later, the 24-year-old CEO has seen …

Mastering the art of selling is more complicated than ever. Widespread smartphone penetration is helping customers compare prices, research products and weigh competing offers, all in real time. These customers …

Are you prepared for the new hiring climate? Since 2010, more than 15 million jobs have been added. While some might feel we’re measuring unemployment incorrectly, the fact is, employers …