Author: Kim Thompson

Have you ever gotten a new supervisor at work? Management changes happen, and you need to know how to react and what to do to make the best impression on your new boss. Here are Read more…

Ask a shy person to attend a networking event and you are likely to receive a litany of excuses. The discomfort of meeting people first-hand and experiencing new opportunities to advance their career can be Read more…

Have you ever dealt with a longer period of unemployment? Unemployment or under-employment has been a steady topic for the last few years. The effects of long-term unemployment can wreak havoc on the economy, families Read more…

While being a first-time leader with supervisory experience can be both exciting and challenging, you should give yourself some time to transition to your new role. Most new managers tend to struggle with keeping their Read more…

The big day has finally arrived, along with all the preparation and effort it takes to receive an invitation to interview. With the anticipation of a meeting also comes the reality of having to convince Read more…

Whether you like your present employer or are looking to change jobs, the lessons you learn from your career mistakes can influence your present and future decisions. No doubt, making a mistake at work or Read more…

Do you ever find yourself talking yourself down? The internal side of a job search usually gets pushed aside in the rush to get the technical — and tangible — job-search tools developed. The mental Read more…

Is the grass really greener somewhere else? It can be tempting to leave your job when things aren’t going well. Although you may have a vision of what it would be like to work someplace Read more…

Despite possibly having a successful career with numerous promotions, women can be their own worst enemies by sabotaging their success at work. Women often harbor self-defeating thoughts without thinking about the consequences or the messages Read more…