If you’re tired reading this, you’re not alone. One in three Americans are drained before the day even starts. And what precious energy they do have is quickly zapped away, according to a survey of 2,000 people which pinpointed what drains Americans’ energy the most. Results showed that the pain of being interrupted, being forced … Read more
Celebrities in the Hamptons last weekend for a women’s business summit reportedly did their best to dodge being caught in photographs with Meghan Markle. At the G9 Ventures Summer Summit hosted by power broker Amy Griffin, the Duchess of Sussex was seen in photos mingling with fashion designer and pal Misha Nonoo along with makeup … Read more
Amid a tough job market, you may find yourself leaning on your network more than ever to secure a new gig. Professional connections can play a vital role when it comes to finding a job, according to Chris Williams the former vice president of human relations at Microsoft who has over 40 years of career … Read more
It doesn’t have to be World War Z in the office. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies is sharing five tips for working with Gen Zers, who have recently come under fire for blowing off interviews and even ghosting employers on the first day of work. “As a generation who entered the workforce amongst hybrid and remote … Read more
As you pound the virtual and actual pavement for a new job, here are six strategies to ace your job search and crush your career this year. Identify your “it factor” According to Christiana Smith Shi, co-author of “Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It” (Scribner), you should think about your professional brand the … Read more
You’d think having a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Buffalo State would be enough to land a job that pays a livable wage, especially half a decade after you graduate. Not so for 31-year-old Calvin Sauveur. He spent the first several years after he earned his diploma underemployed, either because his jobs didn’t pay … Read more
The crowd of more than one hundred that drifted into Slattery’s on E. 36th St. on a recent Thursday night looked like the usual parade of hopefuls at a networking event — professionals, mostly young, some not, nearly all strangers, with only a handwritten name tag to break the ice. But unlike at your typical business-minded … Read more
Ashley Maguire had it made — or at least that’s how it seemed last spring. The 27-year-old Wisconsin native was preparing to move to New York City after being promoted to loan processor team lead at Better.com. She had survived numerous rounds of layoffs, was well-liked and received praise from her boss. Suddenly, none of … Read more