The Pursuit for a New Career Can Be Challenging.

Moving Up to Get the Job Offer You Want

There are some people who always get the job offers they want, and it might seem to you that they're just special or lucky. The truth is that there are habits you can put into place that will help you get the offers you deserve, too.

Should You Leave Your Spouse at Home For Company Parties?

Company parties run the gamut of quiet, boring affairs to raucous, anything goes revelries. You know you definitely have to attend, because it’s part of networking; you need to be seen as “one of the gang.” Your attendance isn’t mandatory, but to not show up would be a big mistake if you want to move up in the company. The question is, should you leave your spouse at home or bring them?

How to Write a Character Reference For a Friend

Sometimes people need a character reference to get a job, get professional licensure or to be admitted into a special training program. A character reference is different than a job recommendation. A job recommendation letter would express how competent that person is at working. A character reference has to do with what kind of person they are.