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How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview (+10 Examples)

How would you feel if I butted in line when you were waiting to use the bathroom? You would hate me. But why? A little thing called etiquette - the things we do to be polite and make our behavior pleasant to others. Sending a post-interview thank you note is a cornerstone of etiquette. Even if you’re confident that you aced your interview, it’s good form to say thank you for the opp...

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11 things successful people do in the first 3 months at a new job

You landed the job. Congrats! Now it's time to make your boss love you by becoming a star employee. Start with these 11 things successful people do to make the most of the first three months in a new position.

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How To Find Work Abroad

Greg Miller spent decades in the San Francisco area, starting up businesses ranging from an audio products rep firm to a Thai restaurant. But last year, at 63, he decided to leave the United States and become an entrepreneur in his wife’s native Thailand. Today, Miller and his wife run a fashion boutique, a travel business and a restaurant in Chiang Mai, their new home. “I enjoy the...

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What to Do If You Already Hate Your New Job

Everyone has bad days at the office. But what should you do if you are increasingly convinced you’ve taken the wrong job? Should you quit right away, or try to make the position work for you? And how can you put yourself back on the right career path?

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Principles for Professional Excellence

Create a portfolio of personal successes Get important things done Always seek out and expose truth and reality Take on only that which you can successfully complete Understand how your company makes money Understand how you contribute to your company’s success Do things to increase your capacity to contribute to your company’s success Maintain a positive balance in yo...

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The Perfect Answer for Tell Me About Yourself [7 Examples]

the tell me about yourself interview question is the hardest part of the interview for some job seekers. It often comes first, and it’s mystifying. That’s why you need to prepare. But how do you know where to start? It takes a bit of research and practice. But it’s worth it. And at least you can be sure that you won’t start your interview with a rant about yo...

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10 things successful people do in their first month at a new job

The first month at a new job can be overwhelming. Once you've decided to accept the offer, and survived your first day and your first week, you might think you're in the clear. But people are still watching, which means you still have an opportunity to impress. Read on for 10 things successful people do in their first 30 days at a new job.

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Are You Ready for an International Job? Part I

Marina, a dynamic, superbly educated and extremely charming woman I once knew, had the great fortune and misfortune of having her dream coming true. An American attending an MBA program in Europe, her fondest wish was to live and work in the Middle East. Her enthusiasm was rich: She loved the cuisine, passionately studied the culture and politics of the region, enjoyed its splendid literature a...

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How long should you stay in one job?

Three years is the maximum length of time anyone should stay in a job, declared actor Peter Capaldi when he explained why he was stepping down from the Dr Who role after four years. "I've never done one job for three years. This is the first time I've done this and I feel it's time for me to move on to different challenges," he said. It's a pretty short tenure compared...

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15 High Performance Habits That Will Make You Successful

According to recent statistics released by the Office for National Statistics, under-employment in the UK has now reached its highest level since 1992. An estimated 1.46 million of the nation’s part-time workers are actively seeking full-time employment, as the government struggles to create viable job opportunities for its citizens. So while British Prime Minister David Cameron may ha...

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