How to Write a Letter of Recommendation for a Student [Template Included]
By Mike Simpson If you are a teacher or mentor a young person, there’s a chance that you’ll be asked to do something important: write a letter of recommendation for a student. But if even if you think the student is amazing, if you’ve never created one of these letters before, the idea may be…
How To Ask For A Letter of Recommendation (Templates Included)
By Mike Simpson How to ask for a letter of recommendation. It’s a question that plagues students and job seekers alike. Why? Because having one is sometimes a necessity. It can be a requirement for college applications or may make all of the difference when you’re trying to land your dream job. The trick is,…
Top 20 Questions to Ask Recruiters (+ Questions To Avoid)
By Jeff Gillis When you’re looking for a new job, working with a recruiter is an incredibly smart move. You get a job search ally who can help you find your perfect match. But, if you want to get the most out of the relationship, you need to have excellent questions to ask recruiters at…
Top 10 Millennial Job Interview Tips (+ Mistakes To Avoid)
By Mike Simpson More than one-in-three people in the workforce are Millennials. That makes them the largest part of the labor force, by far, surpassing Gen X – the second largest population working – by several million. But even as the oldest Millennials approach 40, that doesn’t mean they navigate interviews with the skill of…
15 Best 6 Figure Jobs
By Jeff Gillis Many people dream of landing 6-figure jobs. Those positions are usually associated with prosperity, and that alone makes them appealing. But it’s also normal to have questions about what it takes to land a six-figure salary. In fact, you may even be wondering, “What does 6-figures mean,” “Can anyone end up in…
Top 10 Cover Letter Tips (+ Mistakes To Avoid)
By Mike Simpson Ah, the cover letter. While it seems like writing a cover letter would be so incredibly simple, it’s often one of the most intimidating parts of the application process. Why? Well, there are quite a few reasons. With a cover letter, you have to showcase your capabilities differently than you would in…
I Hate My Boss – What to Do Now (Our Step-By-Step Guide)
By Mike Simpson When the first thing you think when you arrive at work is “I hate my boss,” your professional life quickly turns miserable. It may feel like you simply can’t win, and that’s heartbreaking. Overall, 50 percent of professionals have left a job to get away from a manager. Why does that matter?…
Top 14 Best Online Jobs for Teens
By Jeff Gillis For many teens, having access to a bit of cash is a must. It gives them the freedom to purchase products they want, save up for a car, stash money for college, and more. After all, just because their parents handle their living expenses doesn’t mean teens can (or should) expect their…
How to Decline a Job Offer (Step-By-Step Guide + Email Templates)
By Mike Simpson You’ve done it. You navigated the hiring process like a boss, impressing with your resume, answering the job interview questions with ease, and really standing out in the eyes of the hiring manager. You’ve got a job offer in front of you. There’s just one problem; you don’t actually want the position.…
I Hate My Job! – What to Do Now (Follow These 10 Steps)
By Mike Simpson When you hate your job, every day can feel like a slog. Not only are your workdays rough, but fears and annoyance about going back to work can worm their way into your weekends and vacations. A stunning 81 percent of professionals experience Sunday night dread, and it’s a rough way to…
