You got the job—and the client says you can work at home. Win-win, right?
Eh, maybe.
Remote IT workers can be more productive and engaged than their office-bound peers, and they may even make more money, according to a recent survey of developers.
But stay-at-home work isn’t for…
It’s a question that consulting candidates are asking with greater frequency: Can I work from home?
“Someone asks me that at least once a day,” says Caitlin Gentry, a recruiter at Run Consultants. “Usually the answer is ‘no,’ but I’ll always ask the client if I think remote work is…
Need an “aha” moment? How about 20 of them? From multiple entrepreneurs, career advice sites and regular old folks, we’ve compiled 20 quick career tips that will get you ahead in work – and in life – in a flash.
1. Spend 15 minutes reflecting on the day. Take
Almost everyone feels nervous before and during a job interview. But for some, anxiety and nerves can cause a great job candidate to feel ill-prepared and adversely affect their success in the interview.
What makes job candidates so nervous? In a high stakes situation, the brain doesn’t distinguish between…
Funny, hearing the command “Just relax!” doesn’t do anything to settle your nerves if they’ve been rattled. We can be unnerved by all kinds of factors while on the job, from sleep deprivation to mood fluctuations to high-stress situations. If you ever feel like you’re going to lose it, try…
Outside of airports, hotels are a germaphobe’s worst nightmare. And if you’re a frequently traveling consultant, you’re constantly in and out of both situations.
Since the 2014-2015 flu season kicked off last month in the United States, it’s best to prepare early to protect yourself against germs. In addition to washing your…