It’s your first day of work and you have zero idea of what to wear. Or, maybe you’re doing an in-person interview and can’t remember what you should wear on the bottom (too many Zoom interviews to count)! What’s the best way to figure out the right business attire — aka, what to wear to …
As someone who started their career working remotely in the midst of a pandemic, terms like “business casual” terrified me when it came time to finally step foot in an office. All I knew about business attire was that it was better to be overdressed than underdressed, but after a year of working in a …
An account manager is responsible for building and managing customer relationships after the company has sold a product or service to a customer. They use stellar people, multitasking, and sales skills to delight customers and win renewal negotiations. In this guide, you’ll learn how and where account managers work, what they make, and what skills …
Account management is a career path focusing on customer relationships after the customer has bought a company’s product or partnered with them. An account manager’s goal is to ensure all customers or clients — known as accounts — are happy with the partnership and want to continue the working relationship. If you have excellent communication …
Writing an entry-level cover letter — when you have little to no work experience — can be confusing and stressful. What do you write when you feel like you don’t have work to talk about? How do you show a company you want to work there when you haven’t worked much before? Here’s your step-by-step …
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Your grade-point average, or GPA, can demonstrate your achievements in school and show employers you’re knowledgeable about the major you’re studying. However, GPA is far from a determining factor of your potential in the workforce. It isn’t always reflective of your experience and skills. So, should you put your GPA on your resume? We’ll walk …
Analytical skills are one of the top soft skills employers are looking for, and they’ll want to ask you about them in an interview. So, what are some examples of analytical skills interview questions, and how do you answer them to best demonstrate these skills? This guide will cover: Why Do Employers Ask About Analytical …
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Getting feedback at work is a great way to learn about how others view your performance and (hopefully) get tangible advice on improving at work. But do you know how to ask for feedback that’s helpful and constructive? This guide will show you who, what, why, and how to ask for feedback and what to …
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Asking for a raise can be nerve-racking, but it’s necessary that you get recognized for all the hard work you’ve done and paid what you deserve. If you’ve taken on more responsibility, changed your role significantly, or are up for a promotion, it’s the right time for you to ask. But how do you know …
TikTok. IBM. Meta. Google. What do these companies have in common? Unfortunately, they’ve all had layoffs in 2024. Nearly four in ten companies (38%) say that they plan to have layoffs this year. This news is stressful for everyone in the workforce — and for job seekers, it provides an interesting challenge. Can you talk …
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