Career Development Articles

Jeff Rumage

Updated on November 20, 2024

Effective communication is the clear and useful exchange of ideas, such that all parties involved understand the communication’s purpose. Here are some tips for effective communication, why it’s important, its benefits and some barriers to watch out for.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on November 06, 2024

Micromanagement, vague feedback and inconsistent communication are all telltale signs of an ineffective boss — the result of which is higher employee turnover and lower productivity.

Cora Gold

Updated on November 05, 2024

With time and persistence, you can create a freelance writing career that’s both personally and financially rewarding.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on October 31, 2024

The first day at a new job is an exciting time, but it’s full of unknowns. Here’s what you can expect on the first day and some advice for making a good first impression with your team.

Emily Shaw

Updated on October 30, 2024

Whether a human or machine is reviewing your resume, these tips will help you optimize it.

Andres Lares

Updated on October 30, 2024

Be prepared to walk away if the offer doesn’t meet your expectations.

Lisa Bertagnoli

Updated on October 25, 2024

Your tech career can benefit from coaching and mentoring. Here’s when to seek both.

Lisa Bertagnoli

Updated on October 25, 2024

These professionals chose tech as a second career. Here’s how they did it, and what you can learn from them.

Dawn Kawamoto

Updated on October 22, 2024

Management styles vary and aren’t ideal for every situation. Take a look at the most common management styles that help and hurt employees to become a more effective leader.

Mason Farmani

Updated on October 22, 2024

Talk to them, talk to your network, set boundaries and document everything.